"It was wonderful to meet so many carers that got an opportunity to come have a break..."
"And just hope, we all have an opportunity to take some time out to reflect on our caring roles."
"I learnt a lot and have l lots of notes in my writings to share with my community."
"The conversations were so brilliant at opening up the uncomfortable nature of care..."
[They talked] about their relationships [as carers] and what nurturing relationships means to them.
"I was so happy to listen to other carers and how they cared about their family."
"[Together we] all shared the positive aspects of caring but also the cost of caring as well..."
"It makes you feel less alone..."
"I think the takeaway is that there are a lot of things that we still have to learn..." — BB #Trauma
It's important that opportunities for healing provided are based on true lived experience — Nikki
"Treatment always made me think of control rather than expression and healing..." — Malcolm
Wellways is working to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
We are one of Australia’s largest and most respected mental health, wellbeing and carer service providers.
We have more than 40 years’ experience working with individuals, families, carers and the community to identify their needs and goals and attain a great life in their community.
We were founded by families advocating to improve the services, information and support available to people with mental health issues and their carers. Making sure lived experience is at the heart of all we do remains key.
Our teams of wellbeing workers, clinical consultants, support workers, peer workers and counsellors are dedicated to ensuring all the people we serve have opportunities to fully participate in the community.
Together, we create an environment that focuses on hope rather than illness.
www.wellways.org