Well HQ
A Wellbeing Space for Ipswich Small Business Owners and Employees.

Welcome
Swich On Inc has partnered with Mindstar to help make Ipswich the healthiest business community in Australia.
The Well HQ portal is a wellbeing space for small businesses and employees and will provide businesses in the Ipswich area access to tailored tools and information designed to connect an individual (or business) to wellbeing resources and mental health information.
Image credit : Ipswich City Council

Wellbeing Check In
How 'Well' am I?
Take the quiz, discover how you're travelling, and start taking steps to a happier and healthier you.
Well HQ proudly supported by
All Access Hire Articulate Framing Bakehouse Steakhouse Bako Plumbing Chek Air Conditioning Fallu McMillan Future Protect Insurance GH Group Ipswich Jets Pennywise Rose Jensen Kent Lawyers SBB Partners Savco Savige Pest Control SBB Lending SBB Wealth St Hilliers The ACS Group QLD Tru-Flow services
Tools & Resources
Including the 'Leaders Toolkit', Mental Health Factsheets and more Wellbeing resources to help you and your team learn, plan and develop your workplace wellbeing plan.
Let's go
Business is not as usual
Many of us are strongly feeling the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in our homes, community and small businesses.
We have developed and collected trusted and credible information, helpful guides and advice to assist you, your business and your family.
More resources will become available as we learn what matters to you most.
Know of a useful resource or idea for the small business community? Email us at [email protected]
Well HQ Recommends
A carefully curated selection of exceptional and inspirational books, podcasts, apps and videos hand picked for you!
Browse recommendationsLocal Stories
Inspiring stories of small business owners Brad Oddi, Matt Bowden & Colby Stefanovic who share their challenges, tips and wins to balance work, life and living in our beautiful Ipswich Community.
Watch them all

I'm looking for support.
Where do I find it?
Life is never as simple as it seems. And whilst chatting to friends, family or even your hairdresser is great - sometimes we need that extra bit of support. Find out all the information available to you to access wellbeing and mental health information, services and counselling.
Online Programs | The best place to start

The Man Program
Straight to the point and easy to follow, The Man Program is for everyday blokes who know there's extra strength in getting your sh** together.

MeTime
Taking the time for yourself doesn't just feel great, it benefits your overall and long term wellbeing. Though finding the time can be where we get stuck.

Swich On Inc.
Established in November 2011 by a number of local Ipswich businessmen. We’re an incorporated association with the primary objectives of promoting awareness of men’s health issues and raising funds for men’s health causes within the Ipswich region.
The Wellbeing Blog
Our catalogue of wellbeing & mental health related blog topics. We explore Values, Being Mindful with Social Media, burnout + more.
UNPACK - Podcast and Video Series
Inspiring and meaningful conversations
Join Aaron Williams, Mindstar's CEO as he interviews Australians from all walks of life. Some you've heard of, some you may not. UNPACK is about exploring those moments in life where the sh!t just hits the fan! How did we get there? How do we deal with it, and how do we get the support we need to get back to the good stuff! Episodes are added fortnightly so be sure to check back again soon for more great personal and inspiring stories of wellbeing and resilience! Unpack exists to show you are never alone and episode topics include resilience, facing fear, suicide, sexual assault, animal rights, small business stress + much more.
"Small Business isn't for the faint of heart. It's for the brave, the patient and the persistent. It's for the overcomer."
