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Understanding Anxiety

Information and support for Anxiety Disorders

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      • Bani’s Story – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
      • Julie’s Story – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
      • Marie’s Story – Agoraphobia
      • Quinn’s story – Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    • A Summary of the Latest Research
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  • Anxiety in Children
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    • Small Steps Seminar
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Understanding Anxiety

More than 2 in every 5 people have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life. Anxiety is the most common disorder reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2020/21). Understanding Anxiety is a program of initiatives by WayAhead to raise awareness and provide education and support. Below, find out more about anxiety and how to seek help.

Let’s talk about Anxiety Forums  

Looking for more information or help with anxiety? We host Let’s Talk Anxiety forums in Sydney and all around NSW. You’ll learn more about anxiety disorders from experts and from people with lived experience of anxiety. Meet the mental health providers in your community. Come to a forum to meet, learn and share.

Latest forums

Small Steps  

Are you a parent, carer or teacher wanting to find out more about childhood anxiety? Our Small Steps seminars explain the types of anxiety and how to help children with anxiety. Book a seminar in your centre, school or community and learn a toolkit of strategies to use at home or in the classroom.

Enquire here

Support Groups

Join a support group in your local area to share personal experiences in a safe and informational environment.

Check out the calendar

Facilitators

We are always looking to train new facilitators to bring support across NSW. Here you will find out when the next training course will be held.

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  • Feeling isolated by your anxiety? Find a free anxiety support group near you.
  • Taking care of your mental health in the wake of COVID 19
  • Big questions about childhood anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders Information Line 1300 794 992
  • What happens at a support group?
  • Recognising childhood anxiety. Learn more about our Small Steps program for primary school teachers and parents.

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February 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Jesmond Support Group

Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre 44 Mordue Parade, Jesmond
12:00 pm
February 1 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wyong Support Group

Vinnies Support Centre 47 Howarth St, Wyong
6:00 pm
February 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Queanbeyan Support Group

The Queanbeyan Hive 274 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan
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1:00 pm
February 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Making Connections Online Anxiety Support Group

6:00 pm
February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sydney Social Anxiety Online Support Group

  • No events scheduled for February 2, 2023.
11:00 am
February 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Marrickville Support Group

Addison Road Centre Hut 1, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Free
12:00 pm
February 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Surry Hills LGBTQI Support Group

ACON 414 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
2:00 pm
February 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Men’s Anxiety Online Group

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6:00 pm
February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Sunday Online Support Group

Week of Events

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Sun 5

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Jesmond Support Group

February 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Jesmond Support Group

Join Kate and Tina and members of the Hurstville Anxiety Support Group on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10am at Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wyong Support Group

February 1 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wyong Support Group

Join the facilitator Melissa and the members of Wyong Anxiety Support Group on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12pm.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Queanbeyan Support Group

February 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Queanbeyan Support Group

Join WayAhead’s facilitators Emaly and the members of the Support Group at the The Hive on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6pm.

+ 1 More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Making Connections Online Anxiety Support Group

February 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Making Connections Online Anxiety Support Group

Join WayAhead’s facilitators Eleanor and Tianqi and the members of the Support Group each week on the Thursday of every month at 1pm.

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sydney Social Anxiety Online Support Group

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sydney Social Anxiety Online Support Group

Join the facilitator Paul and the members of Sydney Social Anxiety Online Support Group on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6pm.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Marrickville Support Group

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Marrickville Support Group

Join WayAhead’s facilitators Manik and Stephanie and the members of the Support Group at the Addison Road Centre on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11am.

Free
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Surry Hills LGBTQI Support Group

February 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Surry Hills LGBTQI Support Group

Join Deb and Kylie and the members of the Surry Hills LGBTQI Support Group on the 1st Saturday of the month at 12.30pm.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Men’s Anxiety Online Group

February 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Men’s Anxiety Online Group

Join WayAhead’s facilitators Ben and Peter and the members of the Men's Online Anxiety Support Group on the 1st Saturday of every month at 2pm.

+ 1 More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Sunday Online Support Group

February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Sunday Online Support Group

Join Katarina and Vanessa the member's of the Sunday Online Support Group on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6pm

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If you would like to join one of our online groups please register below.

What is anxiety?

Learn what it means for your family, friends and yourself.

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How do I get help?

Read about support and treatment options available.

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Anxiety in children

Small Steps

Small Steps seminars are designed for primary school teachers and parents. We come to you to answer some of the most common questions. [Read more]

Big Questions about Childhood Anxiety

Hear from professionals as well as parents and teachers of children with anxiety disorders as well as a young adult with a lived experience. [Read more]

Anxiety in children expert

Professor Ron Rapee talks about anxiety in children, what to look out for, where to get help and the role parents can play in helping their children. [Read more]

Need help with anxiety but speak another language?

We have an Anxiety Fact Sheet translated into many of the different languages spoken in NSW from Amharic and Korean to Macedonian and Farsi.

Are you looking for help?

We can help you locate mental health and anxiety support within NSW

Phone the WayAhead Anxiety Disorders Information Line

1300 794 992

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (you can leave a message after hours)

Email - You can email us at  info@wayahead.org.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Website - WayAhead Directory is a comprehensive online database of mental health and community services. Or you can just use the search bar on the right (below on mobile).

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