Mental Health Matters Awards
Wayahead truly appreciates your dedication to mental health and your ongoing support for our organisation. We’d love for you to join us at our next awards celebration.
What is the Mental Health Matters Awards
The Mental Health Matters Awards are an annual celebration that bring together diverse communities and leaders from across the mental health sector in NSW. These awards shine a light on the incredible achievements of individuals, groups, organisations, and initiatives that are making a meaningful difference in mental health awareness, support, and advocacy.
Each year, the Awards provide a platform to showcase innovation, dedication, and community spirit—recognising those who go above and beyond to improve mental health outcomes across the state. We also warmly welcome anyone who would like to attend the Awards to witness and support the inspiring initiatives being celebrated. Its also a great opportunity for networking with fellow Mental Health advocates!
How do the Awards work?
Wayahead opens nominations for the awards to the public each year, inviting anyone to put forward an individual, group, organisation, or initiative they believe deserves recognition. With eight award categories on offer, there is space to acknowledge efforts both big and small. Whether you are part of a large organisation, a community group, or working at an individual level, every nomination has the chance to be celebrated. The nominations are judged by an external expert panel, with winners announced at the award ceremony.
Purpose of the Mental Health Matters Awards
The Mental Health Matters Awards exist to recognise and celebrate the people and organisations making a genuine difference to Mental Health across NSW. The purpose is to highlight the impact of those working to improve awareness, strengthen services, and promote better mental wellbeing in our communities.
More than just an awards ceremony, the event is a chance to showcase the breadth of work happening across the sector—from grassroots community projects and peer-led initiatives to larger organisations and partnerships driving real change.
By bringing together advocates, professionals, community members, and supporters, the Awards create a space where achievements can be acknowledged, stories can be shared, and inspiration can be found. It’s about shining a spotlight on those whose hard work might otherwise go unseen, and reminding us all of the progress being made in mental health every day.
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Join us at the Mental Health Matters Awards
Each year, the Mental Health Matters Awards shine a spotlight on the inspiring programs and achievements of finalists across eight categories. The event features a two-course sit-down meal with drinks, inspiring talks from special guest speakers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with leaders, advocates, and supporters from across the mental health sector.
Ticket sales for the 2025 event are now closed.
Want to support the Mental Health Matters Awards?
We’re always grateful for the support that helps make these Awards possible. Whether it’s sponsoring an award, purchasing tickets/tables, or contributing in another way, every bit of support goes a long way in celebrating the people and initiatives making a difference in Mental Health. Feel free to get in touch to explore how you can be involved.
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