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CEO Report – April 2018

CEO Report – April 2018

April 13, 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 well-earned break. In the last few weeks, we have continued supporting our community in various ways. I would like to mention just two of the ways we … [Read More...]

Mental Health Month 2018 – Theme announcement

Mental Health Month 2018 – Theme announcement

March 13, 2018

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 received such incredible and important feedback we decided it should be kept this year as well. Share the Journey means – telling your friends and … [Read More...]

CEO Report – February 2018

CEO Report – February 2018

February 23, 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 important months in the LGBTI community’s calendar with the annual Mardi Gras festival. We know that for many in the LGBTI community last year was a … [Read More...]

WayAhead welcomes Federal Government’s $100 million youth mental health funding announcement

WayAhead welcomes Federal Government’s $100 million youth mental health funding announcement

January 8, 2018

WayAhead welcomes today’s announcement of a further $100 million being injected into youth mental health initiatives made by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. The announced funded initiatives include a range of new early intervention Headspace centres to be opened, an integrated school-based … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Summer 17/18

CEO Report – Summer 17/18

December 19, 2017

  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 the not so good, and that the good memories will stay with you. Soon I will be thinking about 2018 and the excitement of new opportunities and … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Spring 2017

CEO Report – Spring 2017

October 6, 2017

Dear Readers Welcome to the Spring edition of Mental Health Matters. October is Mental Health Month and we launched the month with a heart-warming lunch at Parliament House. The focus of the launch was the announcement of the Mental Health Matters Awards. There were 10 amazing award … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Winter 2017

CEO Report – Winter 2017

June 30, 2017

Dear Readers Welcome to the latest edition of Mental Health Matters. We have included a variety of articles that will touch your heart and others that will open your mind to new ways of communicating with others whether it be as a vlogger or a photographer. It is uplifting to read the stories of … [Read More...]

IDAHOT Statement: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia

IDAHOT Statement: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia

May 17, 2017

WayAhead is celebrating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). WayAhead believes IDAHOT is important to the entire New South Wales community because it helps bring attention to issues still being faced by our LGBTI community. It also helps foster a society where LGBTI … [Read More...]

WayAhead’s Response to the 2017 Federal Budget

May 12, 2017

Federal Budget 2017 - 2018 WayAhead is pleased with the focus mental health has in this year’s federal budget. In particular there are nine budget items we feel will improve Australia’s mental health sector and better serve people living with a mental health condition. … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Spring 2016

CEO Report – Spring 2016

December 13, 2016

Dear readers Christmas is now on us, the start of a new year bringing with it excitement about new opportunities and renewed energy. It is interesting to hear others talk about how tired they are at the end of the year and how they are looking forward to a break and perhaps time to reflect on the … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Autumn 2016

July 15, 2016

Dear Readers, We have a bumper issue in this edition of Mental Health Matters. Many of the stories will pull your heartstrings and others will inform you on what is current in research and treatment of mental illness. I couldn’t help but be affected by the story of Leakhena Sous, a refugee … [Read More...]

CEO Report – Summer 16/17

CEO Report – Summer 16/17

February 22, 2016

Dear Readers This will be the second edition of our online member magazine and so far the feedback has been positive. Online technology gives us the opportunity to provide you with information in different media formats. It is exciting for us and we hope it is for you. Many of our stories are … [Read More...]

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