Have you ever thought about how our systems support people with psychosocial disabilities? Or how they don’t? In her blog, 'Breaking barriers, building understanding', Hannah Tucker, Wellways' Lived Experience Consumer Lead shares her personal reflections on living with a psychosocial disability, navigating siloed systems, and the powerful role of advocacy and community awareness. Her insights challenge stigma and highlight practical ways we can all become better allies. This International Day of People with Disability, take a moment to expand your understanding of psychosocial disability. 👉 Read Hannah's blog here: https://lnkd.in/gnDXEVga #IDPWD #DisabilityAdvocacy #PsychosocialDisability #Inclusion #Accessibility
About us
Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships. We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government. Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them. We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training. Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline. Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma. For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400. Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
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http://www.wellways.org
External link for Wellways Australia
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Mental health, Disability support, and NDIS services
Locations
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Primary
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276 Heidelberg Rd
Melbourne, Victoria 3078, AU
Employees at Wellways Australia
Updates
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Our new season of Tune in to Care, the podcast exploring the lives of carers, is out now! This season highlights the diverse experiences of carers — from young carers balancing life to First Nations carers in remote areas, as well as those supporting aging loved ones, managing mental health challenges, and caregiving in regional communities. While their challenges may differ, all carers share remarkable resilience, dedication, and compassion. 🎧 Start listening now on your favourite podcast platform or via the link below. Don’t forget to share it with your networks and leave us a review! https://lnkd.in/gvTMZ5_v A massive thank you to our partners for their generous support in making Tune in to Care Season 2! Little Dreamers Australia North and West Remote Health (NWRH) Dementia Australia
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We went behind the scenes of our traineeships and got the inside scoop from Earn and Learn trainee, Paul Sokalski, who made a bold career shift from seven years in online safety and digital risk intelligence to the rewarding field of mental health. While completing his Certificate IV in Mental Health and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), Paul is gaining hands-on experience in the Service Navigation and Well Connected programs in Geelong. “The work-study balance allowed me to gain practical experience while learning about the industry,” Paul shares. “It’s been a fantastic experience, and I have no regrets.” Curious to learn more about Paul’s journey and how the Earn and Learn traineeship, now in its second year, can set you on the path to a career in mental health? Read more: https://bit.ly/3V83ZNi
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It's so great to see Ingrid Amann, Regional Manager Eastern Mental Health Services, in Singapore, sharing her expertise at #BICOMH2024! This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the knowledge exchange that began last year when Ingrid hosted a team from Singapore at Ringwood Prevention and Recovery Care Centre in Melbourne. What a wonderful example of learning, collaboration, and global connection in mental health!
Firstly, I’d like to extend my thanks to Teo Jia Yan and Roger Tan for their hospitality in allowing me to visit the wonderful Stepping Stones Rehabilitation Centre. Thank you too to Dr Timothy Teoh for making the time to speak more broadly about Mental Health Services in Singapore. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at #BICOMH2024 Appreciate the new connections as well, particularly Christine Teo. Wonderful presentations and insightful research… #Wellways Australia
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Christopher Grumley, we are very excited to have you join us and meet you! Welcome to the team 👏
Specialist Peer Worker- Flourish Australia & Owner of "PEERspective Supervision".
It's definitely hard to know what to feel when making a big change in your life. On Tuesday, after over 11 years with the organisation, I finished my time at Flourish Australia to move onto new exciting opportunities for my career. The opportunities the organisation had given over the years have helped shape me into the Peer Worker I have become, and I will never not be grateful for this. The people I was privileged to work with and alongside, have taught me so much about my professional practice, about myself, and about how important relationships are in all parts of life and this sector. So, thankyou. I am excited to announce that next week I will beginning a journey with Wellways Australia, as their National Lived Experience Workforce Development Lead. I will be starting my first few days at some planning meetings in Melbourne, so I am super excited to meet a lot of the people I will be working alongside in the role. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement through this change. Huge love.
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Congratulations and welcome to the team Sharny Dudley 👏
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach at Wellways Australia!
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Congratulations on your new role with us — exciting news 👏
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Carer and Family Strategic Lead at Wellways Australia!
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Wellways is proud to lead a submission on behalf of the Australian Psychosocial Alliance (APA) to shape the government’s new General Foundational Supports. These supports aim to fill essential gaps in disability services, offering information, advocacy resources, peer support, and capacity-building for all. Our focus is clear: ensuring that people with psychosocial disabilities are fully represented in the design of these foundational supports. By listening to experiences from participants, families, carers, and staff, we’re advocating for a truly inclusive approach. We’re inviting voices with lived experience to help shape this submission. If you’d like to participate in a paid consultation session, your insights could make a real difference. Participant and Consumer Session Times Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024, 1pm to 2pm or 7pm to 8pm AEDT Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024, 10am to 11am AEDT https://bit.ly/3YLxNk1 Families and Carers Session Times Date: Monday 18th November 2024, 7pm to 8pm AEDT Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024, 10am to 11am AEDT https://bit.ly/3AImm4v #MentalHealthAdvocacy #PsychosocialDisability #Wellways #InclusiveSupports
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Katie Beech, we are excited to have you join us and welcome to the team!
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drug Support Worker at Wellways Australia!
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