Mary Edmonds

Community Engagement Support Worker at Wellways Australia

Mary Edmonds has a diverse background in community support and education, currently serving as a Practitioner for Taz Kids at Anglicare Tas Inc since October 2023, while also working as a Community Engagement Support Worker at Wellways Australia since March 2022. Previously, Mary contributed to PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia from October 2012 to March 2023 in roles focused on education, training, and project coordination for supported playgroups. Additional experience includes facilitating the My Time Playgroup at Playgroup Victoria from October 2019 to March 2022. Mary Edmonds holds a degree in Social Work from La Trobe University and completed professional honours in informatics (e-health) and e-learning at the University of Tasmania between 2016 and 2018.

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Hobart, Australia

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Wellways Australia

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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.


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