Letter from Liz – December 2018
Dear Readers, Another year is coming to a close and what a year it has been for WayAhead. This issue of the Mind Reader will look back at just some of the highlights from the year and there have been many for us in 2018. We have had the biggest Mental Health Month yet; we have travelled around NSW, … [Read More...]
Letter from Liz – November 2018
Dear Readers, It has been the busiest and most exciting Mental Health Month I can remember. The theme Share the Journey has been adapted to numerous messages and has been met with positive applause. The Launch, conducted over lunch, showcased the amazing work being done by 8 award winners … [Read More...]
Response to the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Today’s National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been welcomed by WayAhead – Mental Health Association NSW. … [Read More...]
Mental Health Matters Award Winners 2018
Community champions recognised for outstanding contributions in the lead up to 2018 Mental Health Month Community champions, workplace support programs and community groups who have come together to support each other will today receive accolades for their outstanding contributions at this year’s … [Read More...]
World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day, WayAhead recognises the distress being felt in many rural and regional areas of NSW due to the ongoing drought. Earlier this year the NSW government declared 100% of the state drought affected. The declaration was welcomed but not surprising to farming … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Letter from Liz – July 2018
Dear readers, I have spent many years working in mental health and one of many things that stand out for me is the importance the workplace has in mental health and wellbeing. Over the last decade we have made considerable progress in understanding how the workplace can build personal … [Read More...]
Letter from Liz – June 2018
Dear readers I recently had the pleasure of attending the Communities in Control Conference organised annually by the NFP Our Community. I endeavour to go to the conference each year because it is an opportunity to be inspired by what others are doing, refresh and recharge my … [Read More...]
WayAhead’s Response to the 2018 Federal Budget
WayAhead welcomes mental health budget initiatives but still calls for the Newstart allowance to be increased WayAhead welcomes the federal government’s significant investment in key areas of mental health including suicide prevention, mental health in older Australians and long-term mental health … [Read More...]
CEO Report – April 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
