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What matters most is compassion, listening without judgement and the ability to connect through lived experience.<\/p>\n<p>These conversations help carers feel heard, understood and less alone.<\/p>\n<p>The program is flexible and fully supported, with training and ongoing guidance provided. Volunteers become part of a team that values wellbeing, connection and lived experience.<\/p>\n<p>Beth, general manager of services, said the program highlights the power of community and peer support.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Carer volunteers bring something incredibly valuable: lived understanding, compassion and hope,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their willingness to support others through shared experience helps carers feel less alone and strengthens the wellbeing of our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In regional communities, where local connection matters, carer volunteers continue to play an important role in strengthening wellbeing and ensuring carers know support is close at hand.<\/p>\n<p>Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is a free service for families, carers, supporters and kin of people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The service provides information, connection, peer support and guidance to help carers feel informed, supported and connected in their local community.<\/p>\n<p>Support is available for all ages and does not require a Medicare card or referral.<\/p>\n<p>Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre services are delivered by Wellways in partnership with Tandem and Satellite Foundation, with funding provided by the Victorian government.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about becoming a volunteer or accessing the Connect service, call 1300 000 717 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/wellways.org\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wellways.org\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\/\/SPONSORED CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BEHIND many people experiencing mental health, substance use or neurodivergent challenges is a carer, family member or supporter helping them navigate daily life. 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