New group program supporting mental health and well-being management

March 3, 2026

My Way to Well-being is a free, six-week group program funded by SEMPHN and delivered by Better Place Australia, supporting participants with evidence-based strategies to enrich their mental health and wellbeing.

Facilitated by mental health professionals, participants will be supported in developing their knowledge of strategies and skills for managing their mental health and well-being in a safe space. Participants are encouraged to learn and practice together, finishing the program having found and implemented the well-being strategies that works best for them.

These groups aim to build an understanding of:

  • What depression is and ways to manage depressive feelings
  • What anxiety is and ways to manage anxious feelings
  • Mental health and mental illness
  • How our emotions and communication styles can impact on our relationships with others.

My Way to-Well-being is available to those who:

  • Are aged 18 years or older
  • Live, work, or study in the Cardinia or Kingston Shires (those in the SEMPHN catchment region are also considered)
  • Have a Health Care Card or are low-income earners
  • Have access to Zoom from a safe and private space with a camera on
  • Are comfortable and able to participate in group-based learning.

Session details:

Date and Time: 1st May – 5th June, every Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm (six-week group)

Location: Online (Zoom)

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