Social wellbeing & community connection

Your social wellbeing represents how you interact with the world. Building positive social networks and participating in activities are central to your recovery and overall health.

Wellbeing Approach

1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service, offering 24-hour counselling, information and referral services. Phone 1800 737 732 (1800RESPECT)

Community & belonging

Close links to your local community improve psychological wellbeing, help you develop relationships, and create a strong sense of belonging. Engaging with others can provide support, reduce feelings of isolation, and enhance your overall happiness.

Personal interests & hobbies

Pursuing personal interests is a powerful self-care tool to de-stress and unwind. Engaging in activities you love builds confidence and self-worth. For example, if you are interested in art, joining a regular art class lets you develop skills while meeting people in a low-pressure social setting.

Mates in Construction
Mates, serving the construction industry in Queensland, provides community development programs on sites, and supports workers in need through case management and a 24/7 helpline.Phone 1300 642 111

TIACS (This is a conversation starter)

TIACS is a free and confidential chat, text and callback service, providing early intervention mental health support for Australia's truckies, tradies, blue collar workers and those who care about them.

Phone or text 0488 846 988

Employment & volunteering

Unemployment can cause poverty, isolation, loss of skills, and strained relationships. Getting a job builds financial security and purpose. However, if entering competitive work feels too stressful, volunteering at a local charity is a highly effective, relaxed alternative where you can completely control your level of involvement.

Volunteering Opportunities

TAFE Queensland

Education

Education provides opportunities to build social networks and expand your knowledge. Low literacy can act as a determinant of poor health because it reduces access to health information, leading to poorer uptake of health initiatives. Continuing to learn and grow supports both your social and overall wellbeing.

QLearn

Relationships Australia

Dignity of risk

In social settings, you have the right to take risks, try new things, make mistakes, and learn from them. This builds your independence and self-advocacy. Embracing the dignity of risk allows for personal growth and strengthens your ability to navigate social interactions effectively.

Support Line: Lifeline 13 11 14 (Available 24/7) or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

NDIS Dignity of Risk:What it Means