Mind Australia

Mind Australia supports people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. To learn more about Mind support services, visit www.mindaustralia.org.au or call 1300 286 463.

We currently have two female/nonbinary vacancies and one male vacancy at our Psychosocial residential rehabilitation service in Williamstown. This service provides people experiencing significant mental health challenges with accommodation and a rehabilitation focused program for up to two years, in a supportive community environment. 24/7 NDIS funded support is provided onsite from Mind Australia staff. Residents develop a greater understanding of their mental health, learn life skills like confidence and connection with others, and receive support with activities of daily living to continually build their capacity to live independently. To make a referral, call Mind Connect on 1300 286 463 or click below:

“NAIDOC is a big week for us; we call it Blak Christmas and I encourage everyone to get as involved as possible to learn about and celebrate our culture.”   Kenita-Lee, a proud Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari, and Boon Wurrung woman, facilitated a painting workshop for Mind staff in Burnley, Victoria as part of our NAIDOC week celebrations. Kenita-Lee shared some of her heritage and stories through her artwork, and taught participants about Indigenous iconography – a way of transferring knowledge and stories through symbols. These symbols represented people, native animal tracks, journey lines, our ancestors looking down at us and the sun.   Opportunities to learn about First Nations histories, and celebrate the oldest living culture in the world, are so valuable, and we thank Kenita-Lee for sharing her culture and wisdom with us. #NAIDOC

Introducing Haven Colac! Our brand new Haven residence in Colac offers high quality, long-term Housing with support for people living with mental health challenges. Due to open in early-2025, this property will feature 14 one-bedroom homes set in beautifully landscaped grounds. Owned by The Haven Foundation, and funded by Homes Victoria as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, Haven Colac is part of an innovative model for long-term social housing with funded support for NDIS participants living with significant mental health challenges. Mind Australia is the nominated service provider, delivering support to residents and their families. Referrals are now being accepted. Contact Mind Connect on 1300 286 463 or click below to find out more.

A partnership built on shared values and collaboration is the key driver of positive outcomes for people who access support at Rockingham Step Up Step Down in Western Australia. Mind Australia partners with South Metropolitan Health Service to deliver the Rockingham Step Up Step Down service - an alternative to hospital admission that provides early intervention care and a range of recovery focused supports.

Are you or someone you know looking for a place to call home? Time is running out to secure your spot at Haven Seymour – a brand new 16 unit development that will offer high quality, long-term housing with support to help people living with significant mental health challenges. Haven Seymour will open in just one month and availability is limited. Owned by The Haven Foundation and funded by Homes Victoria as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, Haven Seymour is part of an innovative model for social housing for NDIS participants living with significant mental health challenges. 24/7 funded support is provided by on-site Mind Australia staff. To submit a referral or for more information contact Mind Connect on 1300 286 463 or click below

There are dozens of ways an end of financial year donation helps people with mental health challenges on their recovery journey. This year, residents and staff at Mind's youth residential rehabilitation service in Rosanna (VIC) are hoping a donation can help to upgrade their courtyard. Resident Nico says donations would help make the garden a place that everyone can enjoy. "Being outdoors is good for the mind, good for the body, which is obviously important to all of us." Click below to find out more.

Construction has started on a new youth mental health service that will support the needs of young people in Traralgon (VIC). Delivered by Mind and Latrobe Regional Hospital, the Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) service will provide care for young people aged 16 - 25 who are experiencing psychological distress.

🏡 Welcome to Haven North Bendigo: High quality, long-term housing with support to help people living with mental health challenges live life to the fullest. Take a look around our 14-unit complex which still has a limited number of vacancies! Owned by The Haven Foundation and funded by Homes Victoria as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, Haven North Bendigo is part of an innovative model for long-term social housing with 24/7 funded support for NDIS residents living with significant mental health challenges. Mind Australia is the nominated service provider, delivering support to residents and their families. To find out more, contact Mind Connect on 1300 286 463 or click here https://bit.ly/3R3DKqm

Are you a Victorian student studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work? Applications for the Victorian government's Peer Cadet Program are now open. This program gives students in the final stages of their studies valuable opportunities to learn their profession in real workplace settings. Peer cadets receive supervision, training and reflective practice in a structured environment, to help them develop professional knowledge, skills and confidence. Applications close on Friday 12 July.