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.
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.
Support Groups
Join a support group in your local area to share personal experiences in a safe and informational environment.
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.
Support Groups this week- See full calendar - See locations
- No events scheduled for January 29, 2023.
- No events scheduled for January 30, 2023.
- No events scheduled for February 2, 2023.
Week of Events
Jesmond Support Group
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
Wyong Support Group
Wyong Support Group
Join the facilitator Melissa and the members of Wyong Anxiety Support Group on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12pm.
Queanbeyan Support Group
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.
Making Connections Online Anxiety Support Group
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.
Sydney Social Anxiety Online Support Group
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.
Marrickville Support Group
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.
Surry Hills LGBTQI Support Group
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.
Men’s Anxiety Online Group
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.
Sunday Online Support Group
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
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]
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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