What We Do For You
At Shine Bright Mental Health Support, we understand that mental health can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. That’s why we offer a wide range of supportive services designed to make a real difference in the lives of those facing mental health challenges
Private Services
At Shine Bright Mental Health, we provide private, professional, and compassionate mental health support, with a special focus on individuals affected by domestic and family violence (DV). Whether you are seeking support to recover from past trauma, navigate your current situation, or rebuild your confidence and independence, we are here to help.
Private Services we provide:
- One-on-One Sessions with a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
- Counselling & Family Support Service
Why Choose Us?
- Specialised support for domestic violence survivors
- No Waitlists – get help when you need it
- Self-referral accepted – no GP referral required
- Confidential, trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based therapies including:
Here’s what you can expect:
Compassionate care: Our team is passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and respected.
Collaboration: We work closely with you, your NDIS coordinator, and other healthcare providers to ensure a seamless approach to your well-being.
Regular communication: We keep you informed and involved in every step of the process, ensuring your voice is heard.
Ready to take the next step? Let Shine Bright help you unlock your potential.
If you’re an NDIS participant seeking mental health support, we’re here for you. Simply download and complete our referral form to get started on your journey towards a brighter future. If you are unable to download the form, please contact us and we will assist you in completing the form.
NDIS Services
At Shine Bright Mental Health, we are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based support for individuals with psychosocial disabilities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our services are designed to enhance participants’ independence, well-being, and overall quality of life.
Our dedicated team of mental health nurses:
Walk alongside you: We provide ongoing support, monitoring, and assessment of your mental health. This helps us ensure you have the right support in place to thrive.
Empowers you to reach your goals: We work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and goals, tailoring our support to help you live a more fulfilling life.
Connects you with resources: We help you access the resources and services available through NDIS, ensuring you receive the most appropriate support for your unique situation.
NDIS Services we provide:
- Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
- Level 3 Specialist Support Coordination
- Mental Health Nursing Sessions
- Support Work (Specialist & Psychosocial Specific Support
- Drug and Alcohol Support
Community Partnerships
The Hub is delivered with strong local collaboration including:
- Social Shift Institute: supporting project delivery, engagement, and evaluation
- Local youth, community, and sporting groups
- Shine Bright Sanctuary: Providing wraparound support for families connected to the Hub
Awareness and Help Seeking Campaigns
The Hub features a strong community engagement focus, including roadside signage, front-of-house branding, and youth-focused awareness initiatives that normalise help-seeking and reduce stigma for men and young males.
Why This Hub Matters
Young males aged 13–24 and men aged 18–35 are among the least likely to seek traditional mental health support, despite high rates of distress, social isolation, and substance use.
- A low-barrier entry point
- A safe, relatable social environment
- Access to early intervention supports
- Strong community connections
Helping improve outcomes for men, youth, and families across the Fraser Coast.
Launch Timeline
Late 2025: Recruitment & Soft Launch
Early 2026: Building Fit-out and program rollout
Mid 2026: Full service operation and community awareness campaign
If you would like to be involved with this hub and look at partnering, donating or supporting the Hub long term please reach out and get in contact with us.
Men’s and Youth Hub – Hervey Bay
Opening 2026
Funded by the Australian Government of Social Services and Social Shift
The Shine Bright Men’s & Youth Hub is a community-driven mental health initiative designed to support men aged 18–35, young males aged 13+, and other vulnerable community members across the Fraser Coast. The Hub delivers early intervention, mental wellness support, youth wellbeing programs, and recovery-based groups in a safe, welcoming, male-friendly environment.
What the Hub Will Offer:
1:1 Counselling for Men
Delivered by a full-time male Clinician, the Hub offers free, confidential counselling for men aged 18+, focusing on mental health, emotional wellbeing, stress, relationships, substance use, identity, and life challenges. No referral required — walk-ins welcome.
Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing (ages 13-24)
Youth-Specific SMART Recovery Groups
Facilitated by trained staff, these groups provide a safe and supportive space for young people aged 13–24 to learn resilience skills, reduce harmful behaviours, and strengthen coping strategies.
Youth Wellbeing & Skills Sessions
Workshops tailored to teenage boys and young men that focus on emotional regulation, confidence, communication, healthy relationships, and managing life stress.
Weekly Walk-in Support
The Hub will offer weekly open-door hours, where men and young males (13+) can drop in for informal support, a check-in, or help navigating challenges — without paperwork or waitlists.
A Male-Friendly, Youth-Friendly Space
The Hub is designed to feel relaxed, welcoming, and relatable. It will include:
- Comfortable lounges and high-set tables
- Games and TV
- Youth-friendly spaces
- Memorabilia and décor that appeal to men and young males
This environment helps reduce stigma and encourages engagement.
Expressions of Interest
Shine Bright Foundation Referrals
The Shine Bright Sanctuary
A safe, supportive space for women navigating domestic and family violence
The Shine Bright Sanctuary is a free, welcoming support hub designed for women experiencing domestic and family violence who need connection, safety, and a place to breathe. Our Sanctuary offers a gentle, empowerment-based approach—not case management or crisis accommodation, but a compassionate space where women can access therapeutic support, community connection, guidance, and practical pathways to healing.
What We Do
At the Sanctuary, women can access:
- Individual therapeutic support grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based care
- DBT-informed group sessions to build confidence, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills
- A warm, community hub offering connection, coffee, conversation, and a break from isolation
- Supportive pathways into specialist services, legal connections, housing supports, and community resources
- Children’s play options and a calm environment where mothers can safely engage while their children are welcomed and supported
- Workshops and mini-programs focused on wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem, and rebuilding independence
We partner closely with local services – including Centacare – to ensure women are never navigating the system alone.
What We Do
Many women fall through the gaps of traditional services—especially middle-class women who may not meet thresholds for crisis support but still face significant emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. The Sanctuary was created to remove stigma, increase accessibility, and provide a space where women feel safe, understood, and supported without judgment.
Our mission is simple: To create a community where women can breathe again, rebuild safely, and step forward on their own terms.
Our Current Project: In Partnership with Centacare
The Shine Bright Sanctuary is currently working exclusively with Centacare to support women and children already engaged with their domestic and family violence services.
This collaborative pathway ensures:
- Women are receiving professional, specialist domestic violence support through Centacare
- Alongside the psychological and therapeutic support provided by Shine Bright Mental Health
- That every woman remains linked into appropriate safety planning, risk assessment, and crisis responses while accessing our emotional and wellbeing-focused services
This model ensures safety, continuity, and best-practice support for every woman and child entering our space.
Referral Pathway
There are two ways to access the Shine Bright Sanctuary:
1. Centacare Referrals (primary pathway): Women already linked with Centacare’s Domestic & Family Violence service may be referred directly to the Sanctuary for psychological support, group programs, and wellbeing services, please ask you Case worker for a referral.
1. Direct Enquiries to Chloe: Women who are not yet connected with Centacare can reach out directly to Chloe to discuss their current circumstances.
Chloe will guide them on the safest and most appropriate pathway—including linking them with Centacare first where needed—to ensure they receive proper domestic violence support, safety planning, case management and Sanctuary-based psychological support, once appropriate.
This ensures no woman falls through the gaps and everyone receives the right support, at the right time, in the right order.
To enquire or discuss your situation, please reach out through the Contact Us form on our website.
Our Partners
Proudly Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and Social Shift.
The Shine Bright Sanctuary is made possible through generous funding from Social Shift, supporting innovative, community-led initiatives for women and children across the Hinkler region.
Why Small Steps 4 Hannah?
We are proud to support Small Steps 4 Hannah, a national organization leading the charge against DFV. Their vital work includes:
Supporting survivors: Providing resources, advocacy, and a safe space for healing.
Educating the public: Raising awareness about DFV through workshops, events, and online resources.
Campaigning for change: Lobbying for stronger laws and prevention programs to end DFV.
Together, we can make a difference.
Shine Bright is committed to building a brighter future for all.
By supporting education and fundraising efforts, we can create a future free from DFV. Learn more about Small Steps 4 Hannah and their impactful work by visiting their website.
Education and Fundraising
At Shine Bright, we believe education and awareness are crucial tools in the fight against domestic and family violence (DFV). That’s why we’re dedicated to supporting organizations like Small Steps 4 Hannah in their mission to create positive change across Australia.
Shine Bright supports education and fundraising efforts by:
Raising awareness: We work to educate the community about the signs and impacts of DFV.
Supporting survivors: We raise funds for organizations like Small Steps 4 Hannah, who provide vital support services to those affected by DFV.
Empowering communities: We partner with organizations that advocate for stronger legislation and prevention programs.
Weekly SMART Recovery Meetings
Maryborough Group – Wednesday 10am-1130am
Hervey Bay group – Monday 10am-1130am and Wednesday 330pm-5pm
Contact us today to learn more.
SMART Recovery commenced in Australia in 2004. It was piloted and trialled at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital to offer the community another recovery treatment option grounded in science. The pilot program’s success allowed SMART Recovery Australia to become an independent non-profit organisation in 2007. It also enabled SMART Recovery Australia to expand an evidence based program that works to all addictions, not just alcohol and other drugs. Today SMART Recovery Australia partners with over 75 organisations, running 250 groups and delivering 13,000 individual meetings to over 130,000 Australians.
SMART Recovery is an evidence-based recovery method grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviours to:
- Build and maintain motivation
- Cope with urges and cravings
- Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Lead a balanced life
Visit SMART Recovery Australia’s website for more information.