Step Ahead Trust
Supporting people who experience chronic mental health conditions by providing community-based activities and services that empower and encourage members along a pathway towards wellbeing and community participation.
Step Ahead Trust provides a place of acceptance and well-being for those with a mental illness.
Step Ahead is a non-clinical service providing activity-based rehabilitation to promote self-empowerment. The Trust aims to integrate members into the community.
Step Ahead’s main purpose is to provide a variety of activities to Members. These activities are aimed at enhancing members mental and physical wellbeing. Activities range from social groups, craft, educational talks, technology help, all types of exercise, day trips, meals and evening activities.
- To join, prospective members must have a diagnosed chronic mental health condition, be between the ages of 18 and 65, and be be able to attend independently (without a support person and adhere to our ethos of respect and non-judgement).
- The Trust has been operating for over 40 years and is guided by member input at all levels
- All activities are highly subsidised by the Trust. It is free to join.
- If a client becomes unwell, staff will liaise with the client's clinician for management advice or assistance.
- Most Staff have a relevant qualification e.g. occupational therapy, school teacher, adult educator. The tutors offer a wide range of activities. Several staff have lived experience.
- Duration – Clients can attend as often and for as long as they need to.
- Information sharing – Consent is obtained to contact clinical staff if needed.
- Cost – Some activities have a cost e.g. $2.50 - $5 per session. Please check our programme guide on our webpage for details.
- Referral – self-referral, GP, or by support person or clinician at client's request. There is no formal referral form.
