Over the last few weeks, we've shared tips for dealing with anxiety around coronavirus and taking care of your wellbeing while in isolation. We’ve
Staying connected during social distancing and isolation
As more and more of us are self-isolating and social distancing due to COVID-19, how do we stave off loneliness and keep connected? We know that
Taking care of your mental health in the wake of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, we’ve seen changes in people’s behaviour to protect their physical health, but we are also seeing
Second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill
In December 2019 the Australian Government called for submissions into the revised proposed Bill into religious freedoms. The Bill proposes
Productivity Commission Into Mental Health
In November 2018 the Commonwealth Government agreed to a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Mental Health. The Commission has been tasked with
Survey aimed at finding out what NSW needs for its mental health and wellbeing – now open
From today until 31 October, people across NSW are being asked to share their thoughts on how their own and their community’s mental health and
Letter from Liz – December 2018
Dear Readers, Another year is coming to a close and what a year it has been for WayAhead. This issue of the Mind Reader will look back at just some
Letter from Liz – November 2018
Dear Readers, It has been the busiest and most exciting Mental Health Month I can remember. The theme Share the Journey has been adapted to
Response to the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Today’s National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been welcomed by
Mental Health Matters Award Winners 2018
Community champions recognised for outstanding contributions in the lead up to 2018 Mental Health Month Community champions, workplace support
World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day, WayAhead recognises the distress being felt in many rural and regional areas of NSW due to the ongoing
Letter from Liz – September 2018
Dear MindReaders, Here we are again, a few months out from Mental Health Month. The team in the WayAhead office are busily
Letter from Liz – July 2018
Dear readers, I have spent many years working in mental health and one of many things that stand out for me is the importance the workplace has in
Letter from Liz – June 2018
Dear readers I recently had the pleasure of attending the Communities in Control Conference organised annually by the NFP Our
WayAhead’s Response to the 2018 Federal Budget
WayAhead welcomes mental health budget initiatives but still calls for the Newstart allowance to be increased WayAhead welcomes the federal
CEO Report – April 2018
Dear Mind Readers, Welcome to the April edition of our MindReader publication. I am Acting CEO while our CEO Elizabeth Priestley is currently on a
Mental Health Month 2018 – Theme announcement
This year the theme for Mental Health Month is Share the Journey. No- it’s not déjà vu – Share the Journey was the theme for 2017 as well, but we
CEO Report – February 2018
Dear Mind Readers, At this time of year I am reminded of the many ways our community comes together. February and March continue to be
WayAhead welcomes Federal Government’s $100 million youth mental health funding announcement
WayAhead welcomes today’s announcement of a further $100 million being injected into youth mental health initiatives made by Federal Health Minister
CEO Report – Summer 17/18
Dear readers The holiday season is now on us and hopefully you will have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, the good and
CEO Report – Spring 2017
Dear Readers Welcome to the Spring edition of Mental Health Matters. October is Mental Health Month and we launched the month with a