Volunteer
3 weeks ago
- Draw on your real-life experience to support families & carers in our community
- Be part of the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria
- Not for profit values driven organisation
A key recommendation from the Royal Commission emphasised the crucial role of families and carers in not only caring for their loved ones, but also in the overall functioning and sustainability of the mental health system.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (Connect Centres) will form a vital component of the integrated services provided in the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria.
Services will be provided primarily by a team of individuals with personal experience as carers, and will offer support to families, carers, kin, and supporters of individuals facing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use concerns.
About The Role
As Volunteers, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of support activities in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre that will empower carers/supporters and family members to make meaningful change
in their lives and the lives of the people they are supporting
Volunteer activities will include:
- Welcoming new people to the center
- Providing an overview of the center's activities.
- Collect details of carers/supporters who attend the centre (if they wish to provide them)
- Assisting speakers/activity facilitators with group activities
- Provide a warm, inclusive, and welcoming approach
- Attend groups as a lived experience/ carer supporter/ family member
- Share experiences/ strategies/ knowledge during group sessions
- Participate in group work training to develop skills for co-facilitation
- Contribute ideas and reflections during group activities
- Assist with transport of carers/supporters to and from events (i.e., transport to and from walking group destination, picking up guest speakers/facilitators
If you have experience of caring for a loved one along their mental health journey and can see yourself helping others in our community who share in that experience, we'd love to hear from you
What you will bring:
- Personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges or psychosocial distress and recovery
- Valid Australian Driver License
- Non-judgmental, supportive attitude and ability to empathise
- Current or willingness to obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Evidence of right to work / volunteer within Australia
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description Summary
Culture
We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How To Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close
23/09/2025
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