CDI Consumer Group

Name of Group WITS - Wellness Inspired Through Support Inc.

State Based QLD

Town or Suburb Sunnybank Hills

Description of the group Aimed to connect and increase support and social networks through group actvities, leadership, peer support, and the online community.

Main Activities Self-help, Specific Workshops, Mutual Peer Support

Year the group was formed 2009

Area covered by the group Sunnybank Hills and local suburbs

Group meetings

Location Sunnybank Hills

Frequency Twice weekly +

Times Varied - see website

Dates Varied - see website

Approx number of consumer members 60

Membership criteria Open to all people interested in positive mental health.

Leadership structure of the group Committee (consisting of one health professional and nine consumers, all volunteer)

History of the group The group started with people meeting regularly for a coffee. Through this the need became evident to the group that there was a need for increased support and activties for people with the lived experience of mental illnes, carers and family. The group formed an association, became incorporated and has been growing rapidly. There are now 2 events each week with a bigger outing/ trip/ dinner every 3 weeks. The groups are kept low cost of free. There is a $5 yearly fee to join the association, however non memebers can attend most groups anyway (at a cost at times). Groups like; Bare foot bowling, BBQs, Coffee Club, Card Making - to send to members for birthdays, Art and Craft, relaxation, building and keeping a vege patch... The list goes on. Members can volunteer to run groups in their area of interest. Take a look at the website today - it includes discussion forums also. Enjoy, and have a great day!

Contact details for WITS - Wellness Inspired Through Support Inc.

  Ms Pieta Shakes

Postal address

Email wits@live.com.au

Phone 0424230347

Website www.sswits.org