Reconciliation - Wellways

We are steadfast in our commitment to walk with First Nations people on a journey to a fair and just future’ is the message we had for our colleagues and participants following the failed Referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in September 2023.

Reconciliation Australia has since approved our Reconciliation Action Innovate Plan, and we have submitted our Stretch RAP for 2025-2027.

Launch of First Nations Cultural Integrity Training

A major milestone for Wellways reconciliation action was the launch of the First Nations Cultural Integrity training. It’s first session was held at the Wellways annual First Nations Summit on Nywaigi country in tropical North Queensland.

The training has been developed by the Wellways Learning and Development team guided by the National Reconciliation Action Officer, Jamie-Lee Lalic and other First Nations team members from across our regions.

The training was workshopped The attending First Nations Caucus members were joined by allies from the People and Culture team to run the First Nations Cultural Integrity Training, which is being rolled out across Wellways to all team members.

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Reconciliation at Wellways

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Continue exploring more of the highlights from across the business in the 2023-24 Annual Review.

Overview

Over the past year, Wellways has embraced opportunities, formed new partnerships, and worked to become an even better service provider, more desirable employer, and louder advocate.

Lived Experience

2024 marks the year lived experience was elevated to Board level at Wellways. Find out more about the sector-first Lived and Living Experience Authority from our two Co-Chairs.

People and Culture

Valuable feedback from Wellways employees highlights strong engagement and a deep connection to their work. Over the past twelve months, we have also completed some important training and become more inclusive.

Mental Health Reform

Wellways expanded its reach in mental health support across multiple states, achieving new milestones in service delivery and workforce development aligned with national and state mental health reform.

Services

Our services are now available in more locations than ever before. We also lead new service models, such as the Medicare Mental Health Centres, and have significantly expanded our suicide prevention work.

Carer Gateway

Wellways has extended its Carer Services and explored new ways to connect with carers, while expanding and deepening our partnerships with other providers.

Finance

With new CFO David Gerrard at the helm of the finance team for his first full year, the budgeting process has been further improved across the organisation, and the financial auditing report has been made more transparent and accessible.