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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

We’re here to help!

At Satellite, we're busy planning our next calendar of programs, which will resume during the Term 3 school holidays in 2025.

Date:
28 May 2025 - 17 Sep 2025

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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

Young Carer’s Story: Supporting a Family Member with Mental Illness

Read about Alison's story. Alison grew up with a parent experiencing significant mental health challenges and addiction. For years, Alison struggled silently with feelings expressed by many young carers—searching for answers with thoughts like, “my parent is mentally ill, but I don’t know where to turn.”

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Throwback Reflections from TheMHS “Finding the Common Threads“ forum 2025

Hannah, our Lead Facilitator, recently attended TheMHS Forum alongside Tompson, Satellite's Facilitator. Today, we’re excited to share some of Hannah’s reflections and experiences from her very first conference.

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National Volunteer Week 2025: Volunteer spotlight!

It’s National Volunteer Week in Australia, and as the largest annual celebration of volunteering we want to celebrate by shining the volunteer spotlight on Sami Jenkins, one of Satellite’s amazing young volunteers.

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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.