A new wellbeing initiative is set to transform support across the Discovery Coast, thanks to funding from the Queensland Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants program.
The Discovery Coast Social Prescription Community Coach Initiative will embed a full-time Community Coach, someone with lived experience of mental ill-health, into Agnes Water’s IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) on Rafting Ground Road.
Working in close partnership with local GPs, the coach will support individuals by developing personalised wellbeing plans, linking them with local groups, and helping them access vital support networks.
“As a GP, I see people every day who would benefit from this kind of support,” said ICHS General Practitioner, Dr Dani Buchanan.
The initiative responds to a growing need for community-based support in regional areas, where access to services is limited and social isolation is more common.
“The Community Coach will work one-on-one with individuals to support their journey toward improved mental health and wellbeing,” said IMPACT’s Mental Health Manager, Jannene Thorn.
“This is about meeting people where they are and helping them build the tools and connections they need to thrive.”
The program aims to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing literacy, and empower people to take control of their health and their lives.
Beyond individual support, the initiative is designed to strengthen the broader community by fostering connection, resilience, and early intervention.
IMPACT’s Discovery Coast Social Prescription Community Coach program is an initiative of the Queensland Government funded through the Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants program.
