Bob Murphy is one of the AFL’s most loved characters – he is charming, poetic and one-of-a-kind. Bob, the son of a former priest and a former nun, was not destined to fit into the short-back-and-sides of the blokey football world. He has challenged its foundations with his alternative and soulful disposition. Since retiring […]
Fact Sheets
We have a variety of Fact Sheets providing you with information about many aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
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Collective Purpose Speaker Series
Join WayAhead and Collective Purpose during Mental Health Month, 23rd October, as we discuss the intersection of cultural diversity and mental health. How diversity in cultures and backgrounds affect mental health related experiences. Read MoreThe Mind Reader
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 putting the finishing touches onto this years’ campaign and associated events we are hosting throughout the month. Of course, Mental Health Month kicks off with our launch on Thursday 27 September at […]
People in pain want their health professionals to listen and believe them
Chronic pain is daily pain which lasts longer than three to six months. One in five Australians live with chronic pain and many are disabled by it. Chronic Pain Australia is the national voice of people living with chronic pain. Recently, through its 2018 National Pain Survey, over 1200 Australians living with chronic pain were […]
Share your journey with us
Sharing the journey can be many things to many people. We’d love to know what it means to you, our Mind Readers and friends. Share your journey with us by tagging your photos on Facebook or Twitter with #sharethejourney2018 Each Monday in the lead up to Mental Health Month in October, we release a new […]
The bridge to employment
In our series on WayAhead Directory, we turn to an employment agency with a difference and a reach across not just NSW, but also ACT, Queensland and Victoria. Unemployment can be tough – messages never returned; applying for positions but never making interviews; feelings of rejection and a loss of confidence. For job seekers dealing […]
The cost of entertainment: the wellbeing of artists
Those who work in the entertainment industry – the actors, musicians, writers and even roadies – create experiences for others to enjoy, however, the very nature of their work can have a negative impact on their own wellbeing. In a recent paper, Falling through the gaps: Our artists’ health and welfare, entertainment and arts lawyer, […]
