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Meet the team: Kaitlyn Fowler
27 July 2026
Recovery looks different for everyone. For Kaitlyn Fowler, supporting that journey is about walking alongside people, listening to their experiences and helping them access the right support...
I’ve been to places I have never been before – Graham’s story
28 May 2026
For long term Bowen local Graham, joining the local Clubhouse started with a simple decision: to stop facing everything alone. After a difficult year of health complications ...
Celebrating the festive season around the regions
18 December 2025
After an amazing year at selectability, recipients across a few of our regions have celebrated the festive season in style. From dazzling holiday parties to craft activities, here’s how some of ...
“The best thing I have ever done” – Sharn’s story
16 October 2025
It is a familiar scene on a regular weekday at Bowen Clubhouse - always humming with quiet activity, a safe and welcoming place for recipients to connect, learn and unwind. From a friendly cuppa and c...
Meet Skyye: supporting psychosocial growth in regional Queensland
23 June 2025
For the past three and a half years, Skyye has been a key team member at selectability Bowen, making a real impact in the lives of individuals living with mental illness and disability. Originally fro...
WATCH: Recipient testimonial from Joey in Bowen
27 March 2025
When we talked to Bowen recipient Joey 12 months ago, he spoke of his recovery journey with selectability, and its value in helping him reach his goals.Now; as he speaks on camera with us for the firs...
Bonding at the beach: selectability recipients from Mackay, Townsville and Bowen enjoy day out together
6 March 2025
selectability recipients from three locations came together today to enjoy a beach barbeque, make new friends and enjoy a range of activities. Townsville Mental Health Hub and Mackay Clubh...
Meet the team: Jenelle Maher
3 March 2025
For Bowen’s newest regional coordinator Jenelle Maher, community has always been at the heart of what she does. Originally from Foxton, a small town in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Jenelle has spent mo...
Supporting Kaylee's dream
21 November 2024
Using challenges as stepping stones to success, one selectability Bowen consumer has demonstrated what can be achieved with the right support and an unwavering belief in oneself. Consumer Kaylee has ...
"The family I never had" - Joey's story
6 June 2024
For Bowen consumer Joey, his recovery journey for the last two years has been a gift to his lifestyle and his radiating personality, and a highlight for employees at selectability. But the 29 year old...
Skyye Nuttall, Bowen's team leader, chats about Clubhouse and QLD Child Protection Week
4 September 2026
Skyye Nuttall, Bowen Team Leader, talks to Wolfie from GEM FM about upcoming awareness dates such as Queensland Child Protection Week, R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention Day, as well as engaging...
R U OK? DAY
14 September 2023
R U OK? | You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Life serves up challenges that...
Wellbeing Wednesday | Suicidal warning signs and coping strategies
6 September 2023
Wellbeing Wednesday | Suicide: warning signs and coping strategies Some suicides occur without any obvious warning, but usually there are signs. It’s important to understand what the warning sig...
Women's Health Week 2023
4 September 2023
Women's Health Week 2023 The theme for this year's Women's Health Week is Grow Your Knowledge. It's all about supporting women to make informed decisions about their health with information...
Wellbeing Wednesday - panic attacks
30 August 2023
WELLBEING WEDNESDAY | panic attacks Panic attacks begin all of a sudden without giving any warning. They can strike at any time and may have occasional or frequent attacks. Here are some self-help res...
Wellbeing Wednesday | Tips on what to say to someone feeling suicidal
13 September 2023
Wellbeing Wednesday | What to say to someone feeling suicidal You don’t need to be a doctor or psychologist to check-in with someone you’re worried about. If a person you know seems to be ...
Wellbeing Wednesday | Suicidal warnings and coping strategies
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Wellbeing Wednesday | Suicidal warning signs and coping strategies Some suicides occur without any obvious warning, but usually there are warning signs. It’s important to understand what th...
Wellbeing Wednesday - Challenging negative thoughts
15 August 2023
WELLBEING WEDNESDAY | Negative thoughts Negative thoughts can contribute to problems such as social anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. The key to changing your negative thoughts is...
Meet the team: Brooke Youse
21 August 2023
Meet Brooke – she has been working for selectability for the last 6 months, most recently taking on the role of support coordinator/psychosocial recovery coach in Bowen. Driven and passionate, B...
Bowen Mental Health Hub keeping men “anchoredâ€
26 July 2022
Men across the Bowen region are coming together to work towards their goals and improve their mental wellbeing as part of a new program at selectability’s Bowen Mental Health Hub. The program An...
Bowen's Hub supporting Jane's recovery
19 July 2022
An accident 22 years ago left Bowen resident, Jane, struggling both physically and mentally, but since the opening of the local Mental Health Hub she has managed to turn her life around. Struggling to...
Get on the Bowen 'Sole Train'
21 June 2022
Consumers at the Bowen Mental Health Hub are learning valuable skills to help alleviate stress with the help of a new group program, Sole Train. The group program is designed for all skill levels and ...
selectability employee shares powerful poem
10 May 2022
For Bowen resident and selectability Lifestyle Support Worker Simon the pain of losing a friend to suicide is something he knows all too well. Fifteen years following the incident Simon took pen to pa...
Celebrating the official opening of Bowen's first Mental Health Hub
21 April 2022
Bowen residents can now access a range of vital mental wellbeing services under one roof as selectability officially opened the community’s first Mental Health Hub. The Mental Health Hub provide...
Bowen services up and running
3 March 2022
It’s all systems go for selectability Bowen with local residents already accessing a range mental wellbeing support and services from our loca Mental Health Hub. After securing a premises &ndash...
Mental Health Hub about to open in Bowen
17 August 2021
Mental health Hub about to open in Bowen Bowen residents will soon have access to a Mental Health Hub providing a range of new mental wellbeing services as leading regional Queensland not for profit, ...
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