Support Services
The Lounge
A safe, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for women to connect with other women who are travelling the road of mental ill-health, a place where solace and comfort can be felt on the journey through grief and loss. Facilitated by professionals and trained volunteers in a relational, empathic, and social environment. An opportunity to build friendships and feel connected again on the journey toward improved mental health.
The Lounge provides linked services for NDIS participants.
Mondays 1:30 - 4:30pm and Fridays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
“The Lounge and New Mornings has turned my life around.” - The Lounge Participant
“I’m not even sure I’d still be here without The Lounge and New Mornings.” - The Lounge Participant
“The Lounge is helping me through a difficult season in life. Coming to The Lounge has helped me overcome some of my anxiety. I love the company, the games and the laughter and look forward to coming every week.” - The Lounge Participant
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IMPACT Student Mentoring
A one-to-one relationship centred school-based initiative supporting students who have experienced complex trauma. Mentoring creates a proven positive impact for young people in areas of mental and emotional health, personal and social capacity, school attendance and future career opportunities.
IMPACT Mentoring is organic in nature, founded on trust and empathy through a caring, committed working relationship with a trained volunteer mentor. Our mentors are making a difference in young people’s lives.
Enquire now to find out how you can become an IMPACT mentor and make a difference.
“Our son looks forward to seeing his mentor weekly! It is one of his highlights for the week! I can honestly say this program is the best one out there!” – Mentee’s parent.
“The mentee has had a remarkable improvement in social skills and interactions with his peers. He now has a consistent group of friends, attends more classes and is much happier at school and in general life. The mentor has certainly played a significant role in this positive change.” – Mentee’s teacher.
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Grief Support
Grief is a natural emotional response after a significant loss in life. The need of support through this season is of high importance for healthy outcomes.
New Mornings is providing support to those in the community who are experiencing ongoing complex grief through avenues of individual support for men and women, group support programs, referrals to other service providers, and educational events for the community.
If you’re interested in accessing grief support for yourself or someone you know, enquire today or ask your GP for a referral.
“Through participation in the nine-week program, and one on one counselling, the life I had that was once so dark and miserable is now full of light and Joy." – Grief Support Participant.
“It’s a day a week where I can say anything I need to, I can cry as much as needed, and it’s a very small non-judgemental circle unlike the world around me. It’s my space to get some of this pain out.” – Grief Support Participant.
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New Hope Garden
A walk through the New Hope Garden is a journey of mental health discovery and healing opportunities. Feeling connected to creation is experienced through learning gardening methods and getting hands dirty. The garden works in relationship with our community support services and programs for students and adults and is facilitated by our volunteers who share a passion for gardening and community support.
"Participants are calmer. Their bodies slow too, as they focus on the moment, feeding chickens, kneeling at the pond, searching for fruit. The opportunity to try unusual fruits and vegetables, which broadens their palate, and may help them to learn to try new things and take appropriate safe risks.” - New Hope Garden Volunteer