Neami Wollongong

Neami Wollongong provides community-based mental health support for people experiencing mental health challenges in the Wollongong area.

We work alongside people to strengthen wellbeing, build independence, strengthen community connections and focus on what matters to them.

Who is this for?

This service is free and available for people:

• aged 16 years and over
• who experience significant mental health challenges that impact day-to-day life
• living in the Wollongong, Kiama or Shellharbour local government areas
• living in private or community housing rather than residential care settings
• who are not receiving psychosocial support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or a similar psychosocial support program.

The way we work with people is responsive and flexible to suit you. This means being supportive and working at your pace.

We remain flexible and adapt to each person’s needs, circumstances and priorities. We work with people at their own pace and tailor our approach to what is most meaningful to them.

People access Neami for many different reasons. Our role is to work alongside people to identify and access supports, opportunities and experiences that are meaningful to them.

Our approach is called Collaborative Relational Practice. We use this approach in all our services and programs. 

At the heart of CRP is the understanding that relationships based on care and connection are vital to mental health and wellbeing. We believe that doing things with people rather than to them makes a difference.

We recognise people as experts in their own lives and value their knowledge, experiences and perspectives. We support people’s rights, self-determination and ability to influence decisions that affect them.