Our Collective Purpose partner, Being – the independent, state-wide peak organisation for people with a lived experience of mental illness, recently
Tackling the elephant in the (school) room
There are often many barriers that can get in the way of someone seeking help about their mental illness. According to batyr, a youth-focussed mental
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
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
Four ways to work mindfulness into a daily routine
Anxiety and stress are common emotional reactions experienced every day but they can become detrimental to a person’s health if they are not dealt
Reflections from five years leading the NSW Mental Health Commission
During July, WayAhead, Being and Mental Health Carers NSW hosted a farewell lunch at the joint Collective Purpose office for outgoing NSW Mental
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
The impacts of unemployment on youth mental health
Caught in the cycle of ‘need experience to get a job; need a job to get experience’, mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are
2017 Mental Health Matters award winners announced
Community groups and individuals from across New South Wales have been recognised for their efforts promoting mental health and wellness programs in
Marriage equality debate, our message to the LGBTI community
To our friends in the LGBTI community, We know that for some of you, the next few days will be hard. With the debate on marriage equality set to
Laura’s Story
What’s wrong with mum? Laura always knew something was wrong with her mum. She just didn’t know what. She would walk into her mum’s bedroom in the
NAIDOC Week
WayAhead is proud to be celebrating National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week.WayAhead believes that Aboriginal and
Interview with Sharon Leadbetter – WayAhead Workplaces Coordinator
At WayAhead, we are lucky to work with some very keen minds, working on some very important issues. Before the WayAhead Workplaces Annual Members
Mandarin Speakers Support Group – Ryde
Unfortunately this group is no longer running. When Bi Yun Huang started volunteering for Mental Health Carers NSW, a community-based
Recent Workings Within
WayAhead’s scope of interests covers a range of different issues relating to mental health and wellbeing. Our public statements, a key part of our
The latest in Australian memoirs
A number of new memoirs have been released in the last few months, exploring the experiences of those who have either experienced illness first hand
In Two Minds
Professor Gordon Parker founder of the Black Dog Institute has released a new fictional novel "In Two Minds" featuring characters with complex mental
Young and Promising
SBS has a streaming video service called SBS On Demand and it is a great way to catch up on shows you may have missed or didn't know existed. The
The strength of online communities – how YouTube stars tackle poor mental health
Social media is meant to benefit its users by bringing people closer together. You can follow your favourite actor’s day on Instagram, see what your