HavenHub

Practical thinking on mental health, disability and wellbeing

Behind the door: Community stories. Clinical insight.

Written for the people we support, their families and carers, and the coordinators working alongside them, HavenHub is where we put what we've learned.

Some of it is clinical: what our Mental Health Nurses see, why noticing small changes in behaviour is important, and what tends to help. Some of it comes from the people we support, in their own words. The rest is practical: the ordinary things that make a day go better.

New articles land regularly. If something here helps you have a better conversation with someone you support, that’s great. Let us know if you’d like more information about any topic.

What a good day program actually looks like

27 October 2026

Discover what makes a good day programme, from meaningful activities to personal choice. Learn the signs of a good programme that builds skills and confidence.

What is wellbeing anyway?

5 October 2026

Wellbeing covers your physical, mental, and social health. Learn what it means, the key dimensions, and practical ways to improve it in this guide.

OCD beyond the stereotypes: what it really is, and how good support eases the distress

23 September 2026

OCD is often beyond the casual stereotypes we impose. Read this blog to know what OCD really is, and how good support can help.

Australian research shows people with intellectual disability are 3 times more likely to experience serious mental illness

12 August 2026

New Australian research reveals people with intellectual disability face 3x higher rates of serious mental illness. See what NDIS families need to know.