In the months since February’s school shooting in Florida, communities, lawmakers and young people themselves have been questioning what could have been done to prevent the loss of life and ensure that gun violence does not continue to occur. In the immediate aftermath, as President Trump cited the shooter’s mental health as the cause, the […]
Fact Sheets
We have a variety of Fact Sheets providing you with information about many aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Read More
WayAhead Workplaces
Our WayAhead Workplaces Manager, Sharon Leadbetter, talks about how to create a mentally healthy workplace.
Read More
The Mind Reader
Kicking goals for mental health in AFL
The AFL Player’s Association (AFLPA) consider themselves leaders in the Australian sporting industry as a representative body for professional AFL players, whether they are male or female, currently playing or formerly played. Over the past 44 years the AFLPA has strongly advocated for AFL players and the broader community, contributing to many key milestones, like […]
Enjoying Christmas with a mental health diagnosis: An insider’s view
Dylan is a volunteer at WayAhead with a lived experience of mental illness. Here he shares his insights into what it is like ushering in the festive season and how to make the most of Christmas. Christmas is often a time for celebration. It can also be a time of stress, especially for those of […]
The possibilities of virtual reality in treating mental illness
Virtual reality (VR) has recently exploded into the consumer world with devices like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear. It refers to the complete immersion within a virtual environment, so that users are able to virtually move, touch, and experience various stimuli. Popularised within the gaming industry, VR has enabled gamers to control […]
Responding to refugees’ mental health needs in South-West Sydney
Fairfield is best known for its vibrancy and diversity of its residents, with a large proportion having a migrant background. Migrants have continually gravitated towards Fairfield for its long history of providing a home and a community for migrants. Since 2006, Fairfield City Council has welcomed 10,484 humanitarian entrants – the most of any local […]
When local Indigenous communities lead the way – The Weave model
Nestled beside the skate park in Waterloo, inside a metal-encased building which looks like a piece of public art, is a dedicated team of people serving their local community. The building is home to Weave Youth and Community Services, a community-driven organisation that has quietly been going about its work for the last forty years. Earlier […]
Mental Health and Suicide Within Muslim Communities
Naz Jacobs, a Journalist and intern with WayAhead, attended the recent ‘Exploring the Mental Health of Muslims’ conference in Sydney’s Bankstown. “Islamic beliefs and spirituality have a profound impact on suicide prevention in the Muslim community,” says Nooria Mehraby, senior clinician and clinical trainer at STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitations of Torture and […]
Tackling mental health through NRL
Among many other sporting codes, the National Rugby League has been working on supporting better mental health of their players, supporters and community. Earlier this year, as part of their Festival of Indigenous Rugby League, the NRL ran a suite of programs alongside to encourage wellbeing and good mental health. Some of the best […]
