Welcome to Connect Well
East Gippsland & Wellington

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WELLBEING

Connect Well East Gippsland and Wellington is focused on working together to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people in our region. We know we have a better chance of improving access to services or supports for people if we work as a partnership.

Do you need urgent help?

Lifeline Bushfire Recovery

Phone: 13 43 57

Beyond Blue

Phone: 1300 22 4636
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au

For local assistance

Royal Flying Doctor Wellbeing Service

Phone: (03) 8412 0480

Bushfire Counselling and Support Service

Phone: 1800 001 068
Email: bushfiresupport@rav.org.au

Headspace Bairnsdale

Phone: (03) 5141 6200

Headspace Sale

Phone: (03) 5184 5000

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Connect Well East Gippsland + Wellington (formerly known as the ‘Outer Gippsland Area Drought/Bushfire Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership’ is extremely proud to be involved in www.beyondthefire.tv

Beyond the Fire is a seven-part documentary series sharing stories of Australia’s unsung heroes as they band together to create life from the ashes after the Australian Black Summer Bushfire Crisis. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gippsland, each episode journeys through fire affected locations, connecting with local heroes to share courageous stories of overcoming heat, wind & flames.

You can watch episodes on Ten Play Beyond The Fire - S1 Ep. 5 - Network Ten (10play.com.au)

Latest News

Mallacoota residents step out of social isolation for some food van fun

Mallacoota residents step out of social isolation for some food van fun

  July 28th, 2021

A Food Van Feast has done much to lift the spirits of people in the Mallacoota area after two isolating events over the last year-and-a-half, bushfires and the pandemic. People in the area have a spring in their step after hundreds of them came out earlier this month for some much-needed social interaction...

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SUPPORTING GIPPSLAND LOCALS TO RECHARGE WITH PAUL KELLY

SUPPORTING GIPPSLAND LOCALS TO RECHARGE WITH PAUL KELLY

  July 21st, 2021

SUPPORTING GIPPSLAND LOCALS TO RECHARGE WITH PAUL KELLY The Andrews Labor Government is supporting East Gippsland locals impacted by recent bushfires, drought and the pandemic to take a break and enjoy concerts with Paul Kelly - one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians. The ARIA Hall of Fame singer and songwriter will perform two shows in the region in August as part of the Labor Government’s Recharge program...

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