Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day – Meet Better Brian 🌐 Safer Internet Day is on February 10 🌐 In the lead-up to Safer Internet Day, we shared a short series of videos with Better Brian, exploring themes around psychological wellbeing and mental health online. We explored:✔️ The effect of Blue Light and Screentime✔️ Dopamine, Likes & FOMO✔️ Online Identity, […]
The Mental Health Minute – January 2026
When School Feels Too Hard The start of a new school year often brings a mix of excitement and pressure. New teachers, new routines and new expectations can feel manageable for some children, but for others, returning to school can feel overwhelming. Sometimes this isn’t about a child being unwilling to go to school, but […]
Licensed Electrician Expressions of Interest
🔌 We’re looking for a Licensed Electrician on the Atherton Tablelands🔌 Better Together is seeking a licensed Electrician to work on a contract basis, supporting older people to live safely and independently in their own homes through our Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and liaising closely with the Better Together Home Support Coordinator. This role […]
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. […]