Ways to Wellness

04/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Community BBQ- Thursday 10th September 💛
Sometimes a simple “R U OK?” can start an important conversation. 💬
Join us at Mt Gravatt Community Centre for our R U OK? Community BBQ - a morning of connection, conversation, good food and community! 🌭🤝
📅 Thursday 10 September
⏰ From 11:00am
📍 1693 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
🎟️ No registration required!
Enjoy:
🎶 A special Brisbane Festival choir performance at 11:15am
🍔 A community BBQ
🤝 Our Community Connect Worker on-site to provide information and support
💬 Plenty of opportunities to have a chat, connect and check in with your community
Come along, bring a friend, grab a bite and take some time to connect. ❤️
Let’s start the conversation - R U OK?
For details see: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HpWeaRAbn/

02/09/2026

💙 Celebrating Tony and his generosity! 💙
For the past year, Tony has generously donated to the Mount Gravatt Community Centre, and we are incredibly grateful for his ongoing support. A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of presenting Tony with a Certificate of Appreciation to recognise his kindness and generosity. 🌟
Tony first connected with us through our Ways to Wellness program and has since become a wonderful part of our community. He has connected in so many ways such as being a member of our Senior's Social Group and Community Choir along with attending many of our events. 🎶
We are so thankful to have Tony as part of the Mount Gravatt Community Centre community and truly appreciate everything he contributes. Thank you, Tony! 💙

31/08/2026

24/08/2026

💜 Finding connection, confidence and her voice again

At 82, Desley is a dedicated carer who also navigates chronic pain. When she connected with Ways to Wellness at the Mt Gravatt Community Centre, she was looking for support, connection and opportunities to rebuild her confidence. Over six months, with support from her Link Worker, Desley gradually reconnected with her community through Art for All, our Seniors Social Group, our community choir and carers’ support and counselling.

💬 “Working with my Link Worker has truly brought me back to life. I often say, ‘You are my walking stick, you are my guide.’ The support has meant more than I can express.”
— Desley

Desley’s story is a beautiful reminder that connection, choice and having someone walk alongside you can make a meaningful difference. 💜

21/08/2026

Michael’s story with Ways to Wellness 💚
After the passing of his wife, Michael found himself lonely and lacking difference to his days.
When he reached out to Ways To Wellness, Evey accompanied Michael to MGCCI’s Art for All group, where he has made social connections with likeminded people. You can also see Michael at the centre volunteering, and he has become a valued part of our team ☺️
This Loneliness Awareness Week, we’re showcasing how finding the right connections can change an individual’s life. Having the support to do so can make all the difference in creating real, genuine connection within community 💚

19/08/2026

💛 Connection makes a difference! 💛
We loved receiving this beautiful feedback from our Ways to Wellness participants after our Coffee & Games morning during Loneliness Awareness Week.
“Thank you for the beautiful day I had… Everyone was friendly, I had interesting conversations with each person I met and I'd like to meet and have fun with all again soon.”
This is exactly what community connection is all about, meeting new people, having a chat, sharing a laugh and feeling welcome. ☕🎲💛
Thank you to everyone who came joined throughout the week and helped make the Loneliness Awareness Week so special!

💛 Connection makes a difference! 💛

We loved receiving this beautiful feedback from our Ways to Wellness participants after our Coffee & Games morning during Loneliness Awareness Week.

“Thank you for the beautiful day I had… Everyone was friendly, I had interesting conversations with each person I met and I'd like to meet and have fun with all again soon.”

This is exactly what community connection is all about, meeting new people, having a chat, sharing a laugh and feeling welcome. ☕🎲💛

Thank you to everyone who came joined throughout the week and helped make the Loneliness Awareness Week so special!

18/08/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week was such a beautiful week full of connection at the Mt Gravatt Community Centre.
We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who made this week so special. A big thank you to Evey, our Link Worker, who worked tirelessly this week to ensure everything was organised and everyone felt safe and welcome!
Thank you to our volunteers - without you it none of this would be possible.
We would also like to thank White Lady Funerals for their generous donation of flowers with friendship affirmations! These were such a lovely addition to our week and were beloved by attendees.
Thank you to Kara Cook MP and Corrine McMillan MP - State Member for Mansfield for coming along to get involved in the week, and taking the time to have meaningful conversations about loneliness with us.
Thank you to the Brisbane City Council for your very informative information session, and to Brisbane Festival and Cheep Trill for their first session of Community Choir.
Thank you to everyone who came along, we hope you had a wonderful week ☺️

08/08/2026

Did You Know?
62.5% of Ways to Wellness participants who received our intervention reported improved levels of overall health.

07/08/2026

Did You Know?
67% of Ways to Wellness participants felt less lonely and isolated after working with a Link Worker.

06/08/2026

🎶 Day 4 of Loneliness Awareness Week 🎶

What a wonderful morning of music, laughter and connection at our free Community Choir led by the amazing Cheep Thrills at the Mt Gravatt Community Centre! 💙

Participants came together to sing, meet new people, and discover that you don't need any previous experience to enjoy the benefits of music. It was a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, learn a new skill, and experience the joy of connecting through song.

As we continue Loneliness Awareness Week, let's keep making room for connection in our community. 💛