Peer support workers are everyday people who have a lived experience of mental ill health. The heart of peer support work is to walk alongside others on their recovery journey.
Accessingour groups:
Call or text the group contact person for information, and to be added to the group list. That way you’ll be sent any updates about the group, eg. if it is cancelled.
Coffee Group
When: Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Where: Six Points Cafe (2/1 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds)
Contact: Simon (0448 666 940)
Coffee and chats with peer workers and other peers.
Men’s Group
When: Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Joe’s Eatery (North Melbourne)
Contact: Baz (0427 270 348) and Simon (0448 666 940)
Catch up with male peer workers.
Social Saturdays
When: Saturdays, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Where: Various meeting points
Contact: Nicole (0456 661 694) or Jacoba (0473 077 404)
Social outings in the communityactivities vary each week! It could be exploring the city, a gallery visit or lunch in the park - or something entirely different?
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Coffee CatchUps
When: Thursdays 2pm - 3pm
Where: Auction Rooms, North Melb
Contact: Rhea (0438 858 511)
Lived Experience Support Group
When: Fridays fortnightly, 11:00am -12:30pm
Where: Safe Haven, near RMH
Contact: Fe (0419 498 927))
A discussion group with a different topic each week; past topics have included ‘Diagnosis and Assessment Experiences’, ‘Mental Health and Medication’, and ‘Languages of Pain’
PeerZone
When: Wednesdays 2:00pm3:30pm
Where: Waratah
Contact: Kiki (0439 678 740)
‘PeerZone’ offers 1 ½ hour interactive peer-led group workshops. From 52 life challenges, each topic includes activities, a supporters guide, and peer recovery story.
When: Every Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Where: Various meeting points
Speak to a peer worker today to join in!
