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Creativity and connection for mental health and wellbeing

Satellite Foundation is a not-for-profit that connects and empowers children and young people who have a family member living with mental health challenges.

ABOUT US

What we do

Creativity and connection are the core of all of Satellite Foundation programs.

We offer a range of in-person and online programs, workshops, activities, and projects for young people to come together, have fun, connect through shared experiences, and tap into their creative selves. Each program targets an age range, however this is approximate as we understand that all children and young people develop at different rates.

Satellite wants young people to feel welcome, like they belong, are understood, and connected to others who may be in a similar situation. Our programs are co-created and facilitated by young people and Satellite staff and they’re FREE!

PROGRAMS
WHAT'S ON

Upcoming programs, workshops & activities

Coming Soon!

Keep in touch with us to find out about our upcoming programs. Watch this space!

  • Date:
  • 22 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026
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1 in 5 young people live in families with mental health challenges in Australia.

Join Satellite as we strive to change the conversation about mental health. We love to talk to potential participants, volunteers, or partners. Reach out today!

GET INVOLVED

“Satellite is a place where I could just be myself, honestly. I don’t have to mask any disability or to try to make myself seem normal to what society thinks. It’s very welcoming and it’s very accepting, so I can just feel safe and just be who I am.”

– Zane, Satellite participant, 2022

“Free therapeutic art and music programs such as this are not available elsewhere in our community. The fact that Satellite travelled and delivered programs directly was much appreciated by works and services. I know this is costly, but given the layers of disadvantage that regional kids can face, this investment means a lot and I hope we have future opportunities to do this again!”

– FAPMI Coordinator, Mildura, 2021

“Your passion and hard work have improved the quality of childhood for [my daughter]. As well as making [us] better parents.”
– Satellite parent, 2021

LATEST NEWS

Keep up with us

Satellite at the CAWRI Conference: Youth Mental Health, Arts and Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne

Satellite attended CAWRI, a conference exploring the intersection of youth mental health, arts, and creative practice.

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How Your Support Changed Dee’s Life

Learn how Satellite Foundation helps young people like Dee reach their full potential through creativity and connection.

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Madeline: Finding Her People, Thanks to You

Learn how Satellite Foundation helps young people like Madeline make life-changing connections through meeting other young carers.

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Become a partner

Satellite partners with organisations, businesses, corporations, and individuals to support young people who have a family member living with mental health challenges. We couldn’t continue our work without their – and your – valuable support. Get in touch with our team, so we can talk about the best way of working together.

Contact us about becoming a partner today!
DONATE

Every dollar counts

Your donation will make a difference in the lives of children and young people where a family member has mental health challenges.

$20

Provides a healthy, nutritious meal at our workshops and camps

$50

transport for a young person to attend a Satellite activity from anywhere in Melbourne

$100

one young person to attend any Satellite workshop, program or camp

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