Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year from Better Together 2025
All of us at Better Together want to thank you for helping us to strengthen our community. We will be closed from Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25 and will reopen Monday, January 5 The last community pantry for the year will be on Christmas Eve, Wednesday December 24 and will return from Wednesday, January 7. […]
The Mental Health Minute – December 2025
When “Logging Off” Feels Like Withdrawal: Helping Kids through Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Restriction From December 10, new legislation in Australia will require major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, X and YouTube to take “reasonable steps” to prevent under-16s from creating or maintaining accounts. Australia is the first country to […]
The Mental Health Minute – November 2025
Movember – beyond the Mo. Every November, the world comes together to raise awareness and funds for men’s health through “Movember,” by growing a “mo” (moustache). While many people think of moustaches and fundraising, Movember is about something deeper—encouraging men to talk, connect, and take action for their health. Statistics show that men die on […]
Seniors Column – October 2025
Supporting Our Elders to Stay Safe and Strong at Home October is Senior’s Month, which is a great opportunity to talk about the support available to help seniors live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home. At Better Together, we’re proud to introduce our new Home Support Team, working under the Commonwealth Home Support […]
Annual Report 2024 – 2025
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Our Strategic Road Map 2025 – 2030
The Strategic Roadmap includes our vision to build a resilient and inclusive community through regional community hubs, accessible wellbeing programs, and innovative social ventures. Across the Tablelands, we aim to enhance support for vulnerable families, foster collaboration with stakeholder organisations, and drive program excellence and regional advocacy. You can read it here: Our Strategic Road […]
The Mental Health Minute – September 2025
Prioritising Your Wellbeing in Mental Health Month October is Queensland Mental Health Month and the first week of October 4 – 12 October is observed annually during Mental Health Month, culminating in World Mental Health Day on October 10. The annual week aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing. […]
The Mental Health Minute – August 2025
Spring Cleaning for the mind As the seasons move into spring and the days become warmer, many of us start thinking about spring cleaning. While the weather is still drier and cooler, before the summer wet season sets in, it’s a good time to freshen up our homes. But we can also take this opportunity […]
The Mental Health Minute – May 2025
Beating the Winter Blues on the Tableland Not every winter day on the Tablelands is crisp and sunny. Some mornings roll in with a wall of fog, drizzle on the roof, and a sky stuck on grey. On those days, it’s normal to feel a bit flat. When you’re watching your spending or feeling isolated […]
The Mental Health Minute – June 2025
The Hidden Wounds: Psychological Impact of Coercive Control May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, which is a perfect time to raise awareness not only about physical abuse, but also about the more insidious, invisible forms of harm, such as coercive control. Coercive control is a pattern of controlling behaviours designed to dominate, intimidate […]