Our Peer Program
One-to-One Peer Support provided by a Peer Mentor & Peer Support Worker(s)
A Peer is "someone who gets it".
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As Peer Mentors and Peer Support Workers, we have firsthand experience navigating the challenges that come with mental health struggles. We’ve walked winding roads like yours, and we know how overwhelming the journey can feel. But you don’t have to walk it alone – we’re here to walk beside you. It doesn't matter where you are now, we believe you can get to where you want to be. |
Is it going to be easy? Maybe not. But we are here to listen, to encourage, to share ideas and learn together.
We will support you to find a person that is the right fit for you so you get the most out of your time with us.
We will support you to find a person that is the right fit for you so you get the most out of your time with us.
Connecting with our Peer Program you will...
Together we will discover what you want to achieve; your goals and intentions for your life. We work from the perspective of "You are the expert in yourself", and our role is not to tell you what to do or how to live your life - but rather to walk alongside you and support you to live the best life for you, determined by you. |
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Can we support YOU?
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Throughout your life you may have been given clinical mental health labels like: bipolar, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, OCD, BPD, ADHD, anorexia, bulimia, BED, addict... the list goes on. You may have some physical health labels too.
Here are The Wellness initiative, we all carry labels like that; but we all carry our labels in unique ways - to accept them, honour them and work with or around them. |
You may have a goal to:
To us, it doesn't matter. (And we don't even read your label unless you want us to).
If you have a desire for change... and feel ready to start taking steps now...
Even if you don't know what or how yet - WE CAN HELP.
We have all gone through a process in our lives where we have found ourselves to be so much more than our clinical labels, and with the right support, the limits to life can be few.
- understand your label better
- seek connections that carry the same label
- seek opportunities to make your label smaller (or even invisible)
- break free of your label and discover all the other beautiful things you are
- learn ways to achieve amazing things in life whilst carrying your label with tenderness (or even pride)
- figure out what on earth your goals are...
To us, it doesn't matter. (And we don't even read your label unless you want us to).
If you have a desire for change... and feel ready to start taking steps now...
Even if you don't know what or how yet - WE CAN HELP.
We have all gone through a process in our lives where we have found ourselves to be so much more than our clinical labels, and with the right support, the limits to life can be few.
How Peer Mentors and Peer Support Workers Work Together
Your Peer Mentor and Peer Support Worker form a team to ensure you receive both big-picture guidance and day-to-day support.
Your Peer Mentor: The Coach
Your Peer Support Worker: The Companion
Together, your Peer Mentor and Peer Support Worker provide a balance of structure and flexibility, helping you navigate life, build confidence, and move forward on your own terms.
Your Peer Mentor: The Coach
- Helps you set goals and explore what’s important to you.
- Supports you in overcoming barriers and building resilience.
- Regularly checks in to make sure your support is aligned with your needs.
- Adjusts your personalised support plan as your journey evolves.
Your Peer Support Worker: The Companion
- Walks alongside you in everyday life, offering practical support.
- Helps with appointments, daily tasks, and community activities.
- Provides consistent emotional support and encouragement.
- Keeps in touch with your Peer Mentor to ensure your support stays on track.
Together, your Peer Mentor and Peer Support Worker provide a balance of structure and flexibility, helping you navigate life, build confidence, and move forward on your own terms.
Tailored Support Packages
We offer flexible support options to fit different levels of need and funding.
When you sign up with us, you will need to choose the level of support you prefer from your Peer Mentor, and we offer three options:
When you sign up with us, you will need to choose the level of support you prefer from your Peer Mentor, and we offer three options:
Connect LITE
Monthly check-ins (phone/online based on your preference) with your Peer Mentor
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Connect PLUS+ 
Monthly meetings in person or fortnightly meetings via phone/online with your Peer Mentor
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Connect MAXx
Fortnightly meetings in person with your Peer Mentor
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...AND on top of this, you will choose the hours/days/times that a Peer Support Worker is available to you for day to day assistance and support.
This way we can tailor the support to suit your needs and potential funding limitations and provide you with the best service possible within our Peer Program.
This way we can tailor the support to suit your needs and potential funding limitations and provide you with the best service possible within our Peer Program.
