Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide or had a close friend who has struggled with suicidal thoughts? This is your chance to support and connect with families facing similar challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide peer support for families deeply affected by a loved one’s suicide attempt or crisis.
As a Peer Family Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to walk alongside families during some of their most challenging times, connecting them with community support services and offering tools and guidance to create an environment of care, understanding, and hope. Through heartfelt and courageous conversations, you’ll help individuals explore their feelings and discover what truly matters in their family’s healing journey.
This role is peer-led and community-based, allowing you to provide meaningful support through personal connection during times of crisis. You’ll share valuable information and practical resources, lead supportive peer groups, offer proactive follow-ups, and assist with navigating services and advocating for families’ needs.
Carer Peer Support is all about fostering mutual understanding, compassion, and empowerment, helping carers find the strength and confidence to support their loved ones through moments o crisis and beyond.
What do you need?
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Monique Holland | mholland@wellways.org
Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing date
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
This role offers a unique opportunity to provide peer support for families deeply affected by a loved one’s suicide attempt or crisis.
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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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11/10/2026
Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships.
We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government.
Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them.
We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training.
Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline.
Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma.
For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400.
Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
