More tools for your Wellness Toolkit. 

At The Wellness Initiative, we recognize that mental health is a complex journey that often requires support from different avenues. Our services are designed to complement, not replace, other forms of assistance. To help you on your path, we've curated a list of valuable links and resources that you may find helpful alongside the support we offer. Together, these tools can provide a more holistic approach to your wellbeing.

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Mental Health Support

• Mental Health Commission of Western Australia: Provides information on mental health services, policies, and initiatives in Western Australia.
• Beyond Blue: Offers support for anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing, with resources tailored to Australian needs.
• Lifeline Australia: Provides crisis support and suicide prevention services across Australia.
• Headspace: Offers mental health support for young people in Australia, including services in Perth.
• SANE Australia: Provides information and support for mental health issues, including peer support.

Peer Support and Lived Experience

• Consumers of Mental Health WA: Advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with mental health conditions in Western Australia, providing support, information, and resources to enhance their wellbeing and influence mental health policy and services.
• Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH): Offers information on mental health services and peer support in WA.
• Hearing Voices Network Australia: Supports individuals who hear voices and provides resources relevant to Western Australia.
• Butterfly Foundation: Focuses on body image and eating disorders, providing support and resources in Australia.
• Developmental Disability WA: Focuses on advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities in Western Australia, including NDIS information.

NDIS Resources

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Official Website): Provides comprehensive information about the NDIS, including eligibility, how to apply, and the types of support available.
• NDIS in Western Australia: Offers specific information on how the NDIS operates in Western Australia, including local services and support options.
• Disability Services Commission WA: Provides information and resources for people with disabilities in Western Australia, including NDIS-related support.
• Carers WA: Offers support and resources for carers in Western Australia, including information on accessing NDIS services.

General Wellbeing and Mindfulness

• Smiling Mind: Provides mindfulness programs and resources to improve mental health and wellbeing.

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Our Word-of-Mouth Recommendations

• Neurospicy Collective: Ran by Amber, a neuro-inclusion consultancy and professional development service that also hosts social events  for those with a ​neurospicy mind!