Free, practical support for adults with everyday stress, worry and low mood. No referral needed.
When stress, worry, or low mood build up, everything gets harder, like sleeping, focusing, and feeling close to the people you love.
And when support costs too much, only comes in English, or doesn’t understand your family, your faith, or your culture, it’s easy to keep putting it off.
So the thoughts that make the heart heavy stay heavy. You carry them alone, longer than you should.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Side by Side is for the worries that build up before they become bigger.
It’s early, everyday support. A first step toward feeling calmer and staying well.
Feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or not yourself — that’s what this program is for.
If you need more than that, you won’t be turned away without a next step. Your psychologist will help you find the right service. Either way, you’ll leave with somewhere to go.
You shouldn’t have to explain yourself twice, or hide part of who you are to get help. We understand how tiring it is to look for support that fits — the language, the cost, the worry about being judged. We know reaching out can feel like a big step.
Side by Side is a free, short mental health program for people from multicultural communities across South Western Sydney. It gives you:
For over 15 years, ProActive Psychology has supported multicultural communities across South Western Sydney. Side by Side is delivered by our qualified, registered mental health professionals, people who speak your language and understand your culture, because they share it.
We won’t try to change who you are. We’ll help you find a balanced perspective and keep your mind and body calm, in a way that respects your life.
Call us or enquire online. Tell us a little about what's going on, and what language you're most comfortable in. No pressure, no cost.
We'll match you with a caring psychologist and book your first session — in person or by telehealth. If you need an interpreter, we'll arrange it for free.
You and your psychologist work through simple, proven skills at a pace that feels right — so you can feel calmer and more like yourself again.
Call us or enquire online. Tell us a little about what's going on, and what language you're most comfortable in. No pressure, no cost.
We'll match you with a caring psychologist and book your first session (in person or by telehealth). If you need an interpreter, we'll arrange it for free.
You and your psychologist work through simple, proven skills at a pace that feels right. You'll feel calmer and more like yourself again.
Side by Side is for you if:
It’s for early, everyday support — feeling worried, flat, or overwhelmed before things get heavier. It’s a first step toward staying well.
If you need more than that, you won’t be turned away without help. Your psychologist will point you to the right service. Either way, you’ll leave with somewhere to go.
Call us on (02) 9727 7752 for a friendly, no-pressure chat about whether Side by Side is right for you. It's free, and there's no commitment.
If they’re from a multicultural community, 16 or older, and living in South Western Sydney, Side by Side may be a good first step.
It’s free, with no referral or Medicare card needed. GPs, community organisations, and multicultural services are welcome to refer, and people can also reach us themselves.
