Our vision and purpose
An inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
We have more than 40 years’ experience working with individuals, families, carers and the community to identify their needs and goals and attain a great life in their community.
We were founded by families advocating to improve the services, information and support available to people with mental health issues and their carers. Making sure lived experience is at the heart of all we do remains key.
Our teams of wellbeing workers, clinical consultants, support workers, peer workers and counsellors are dedicated to ensuring all the people we serve have opportunities to fully participate in the community.
Together, we create an environment that focuses on hope rather than illness.
Our services bring together evidence from research and what works for people with a lived experience or mental health issues and recovery. This model of care informs how we work with the people who use our services, as well as our partners and the community.
We seek positive change in laws, policies, social norms and behaviours through policy and advocacy which changes systems.
Our partnerships extend to clinicians, GPs, hospitals, community health organisations, alcohol and other drug support organisations, and government, ensuring that our services and programs reach people in the communities in which they live.
All Wellways services focus on community inclusion. By community inclusion, we mean a commitment to ensuring all the people we serve have opportunities to fully participate in the community, without stigma and discrimination.
Our Values are at the heart of everything we do.
- We are open and sincere in all interactions
- We show compassion and consideration to all our stakeholders
- We take responsibility for our action
- We champion and respect all voices and choices
- We accept people no matter how complex their needs are
- We see the person the family and the community
- We believe everyone has the right to equal opportunities
- We challenge social injustice and advocate for change
- We collaborate to solve problems
- We are committed to our work and we don’t give up
- We have the courage to make decisions and are accountable for our actions
- We dare to go down new roads and challenge accepted wisdom
- We promote participation and transform lives and communities
- We value the expertise and contribution of everyone we work with
- We build knowledge and lead conversations.