Where There's A Will

Where There's A Will We exist to bring colour to young people in the Upper Hunter - building skills & resilience for life. To support and fund our schools and community.

On Christmas Day 2015, Will Carrigan, a young active member of our Upper Hunter community tragically took his own life. His passing shocked and devastated us all – he was an extremely loved, successful, athletic, hard-working young man in the prime of his life – there was no practical reason for him to be mentally unstable. It was in the wake of this tragedy that his family began to ask questions

and explore the little spoken about and often taboo topic of mental illness. The family found that, “In Australia, su***de is the leading cause of death for males and females aged between 15 and 44. In a typical year, around 2,500 people in Australia die by su***de. That's more than seven people every day”. This came as a massive surprise – for the previous 24 years they had been educating and protecting their Will from all the usual risks in life – drugs, alcohol, s*x, cars, etc., but never had anyone, either within the family or beyond, really targeted mental illness his greatest risk as an adolescent or young adult. It was this lack of mental illness awareness on an individual, family, school and community level that led to the forming of “Where There’s A Will”. The focus for the “Where There’s A Will” charity is to provide support to our community in delivering recognised mental health programs from pre-school through to Year 12. Schools are the focus of the foundation as they provide a platform where all children and adolescents within our region, irrespective of location or socioeconomic background, can be engaged in mental health learning.

Last week, our WTAW Student Leaders had the incredible opportunity to visit AGL’s Bayswater Power Station, where they sa...
03/09/2026

Last week, our WTAW Student Leaders had the incredible opportunity to visit AGL’s Bayswater Power Station, where they sat down with members of the AGL leadership team to talk about what leadership and wellbeing can look like in the workplace.
The day included honest conversations about leadership, career journeys, mistakes, challenges and aspirations for the future, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Bayswater Power Station to learn how electricity is generated and the incredible variety of roles involved in keeping the site operating.
But perhaps the most valuable part of the day was what our students took away from the experience.
💬 “It’s okay to make mistakes — everyone’s human. Never give up on your goals and your dreams.”
💬 “Being a leader isn’t just about being the loudest in the room. It’s about what you do when no one’s watching.”
💬 “It gave me confidence to talk to people and ask questions regarding their jobs and their biggest career accomplishments.”
💬 “It was valuable hearing from people who have become such important leaders.”
💬 “I gained a lot of knowledge from having group conversations about leadership and the tour around the station.”
A big thank you to AGL and the Bayswater team for welcoming our Student Leaders and investing time in the next generation of leaders. We’re proud to see these young people continuing to learn, grow and share their voices.

FREE WTAW EVENT – BOOK NOW! 🧠💙Have you booked your seat yet?What if one of our greatest superpowers is simply human conn...
01/09/2026

FREE WTAW EVENT – BOOK NOW! 🧠💙

Have you booked your seat yet?

What if one of our greatest superpowers is simply human connection?

Join us for an inspiring evening with internationally renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author Dr Mark Williams OAM, as he explores why our brains are wired for connection, how strong relationships protect our wellbeing, and what we can do to build stronger connections in everyday life.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
📍 St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen
🕡 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start

This is a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about something we all need — connection.

Best of all, this event is FREE! 🎟️

Don't miss your opportunity to hear from Dr Mark Williams and be part of an important conversation about wellbeing, relationships and the power of connection.

This event is proudly supported by AGL, helping Upper Hunter Where There’s A Will continue to bring valuable wellbeing opportunities and conversations to our community.

🎟️ Book your FREE ticket today - and bring a friend!
https://www.trybooking.com/.../sections/3143496/tickets

In our eyes, the Year 5 Burn Bright  program equals pure joy!✔️ Joy in learning new things about themselves and others.✔...
30/08/2026

In our eyes, the Year 5 Burn Bright program equals pure joy!

✔️ Joy in learning new things about themselves and others.
✔️ Joy in discovering they are braver than they think.
✔️ Joy in meeting new people and stepping outside their comfort zone.
✔️ Joy in learning that leaders come in all shapes and sizes - and that they can be one too!

This year’s participants filled the room with passion, laughter, leadership and incredible spirit. We were so proud of the way they embraced the day, challenged themselves and supported one another.

We hope each student walked away with new confidence, connections, and leadership skills they can take back to their schools and carry with them into the future.

Burn Bright is a one-day workshop delivered to selected Year 5 and high school students, focusing on leadership, goal setting, confidence and personal growth.

We are incredibly grateful AGL for supporting the delivery of these programs and investing in the next generation of Upper Hunter leaders.
We might be a small regional community, but our leaders of the future will be mighty! 💪💛

So how does morning tea and catering get delivered at our Where there’s a Will’s events? 🌈 Insert Robyne Brownlee. ⭐️ Wi...
27/08/2026

So how does morning tea and catering get delivered at our Where there’s a Will’s events? 🌈

Insert Robyne Brownlee. ⭐️

With a smile on her face and tongs in hand, nothing is ever too much for our incredible WTAW volunteer. From preparing and serving the delicious food to making sure everyone is looked after, Robyne is always there to lend a hand, and we are so lucky to have her!

Thank you Robyne from the bottom of our hearts. People like you are the reason our community keeps ticking. Your generosity, time and willingness to help make such a difference and we are truly blessed to have you as part of our WTAW team. 💙

WOW! What an incredible effort from Bengalla Mining Company   🌈A huge thank you to the Bengalla team for raising an incr...
27/08/2026

WOW! What an incredible effort from Bengalla Mining Company 🌈
A huge thank you to the Bengalla team for raising an incredible $9,939 for Upper Hunter Where there’s a Will through their City2Surf team!
What an amazing achievement and a wonderful demonstration of community spirit and support for wellbeing across the Upper Hunter.
We are so grateful to everyone at Bengalla who got involved, from those who took on the challenge and hit the pavement to everyone who donated, supported and cheered the team on.
Thank you, Bengalla, for going the distance for WTAW! 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️


🧦 SOCKS THAT START CONVERSATIONS 🧦Our Upper Hunter Wellbeing Week is all about bringing our community together to celebr...
25/08/2026

🧦 SOCKS THAT START CONVERSATIONS 🧦

Our Upper Hunter Wellbeing Week is all about bringing our community together to celebrate wellbeing, strengthen connections and — most importantly — start conversations.

And sometimes, starting a conversation can be as simple as putting on a pair of bright, colourful socks! 🧦💬

Get involved and wear our WTAW socks during Upper Hunter Wellbeing Week, 26–30 October 2026.

If your school, workplace, sporting club or organisation would like to get involved, now is the time to order!

🧦 Pre-order your Socks That Start Conversations:
https://uhwheretheresawill.com.au/wellbeing-week-socks/

📧 Or contact Amanda at [email protected] before the end of the week to secure your socks for Wellbeing Week.

One Community. Leading the Way in Wellbeing.

24/08/2026
A huge thank you to Sandy Hollow Charity Motorfest! 🏁What an incredible day and an amazing display of community spirit!A...
24/08/2026

A huge thank you to Sandy Hollow Charity Motorfest! 🏁
What an incredible day and an amazing display of community spirit!
A special thank you to the Motorfest Committee for the enormous amount of work that goes into bringing this fantastic event to life. Your time, effort and commitment to creating such a successful day was on display for all.
Thank you also to the Sandy Hollow community and everyone who attended for getting behind the event, supporting the Motorfest and supporting us. We are so grateful to be part of such a generous and community-minded region.
And a big thank you to our student leaders and our other volunteers who did a wonderful job participating in the day and representing Upper Hunter Where there’s a Will.
Community spirit at its very best. Thank you!

FREE WTAW EVENT – BOOK NOW What if one of our greatest superpowers is simply human connection? Join us for an inspiring ...
20/08/2026

FREE WTAW EVENT – BOOK NOW

What if one of our greatest superpowers is simply human connection?

Join us for an inspiring evening with internationally renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author Dr Mark Williams OAM as he explores why our brains are wired for connection, how strong relationships protect our wellbeing and what we can do to build stronger connections in our everyday lives.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
📍 St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen
🕡 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start

Don't miss this fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about the power of connection.

This event is proudly supported by AGL, helping Upper Hunter Where There’s A Will continue to bring valuable wellbeing opportunities and conversations to our community.

🎟️ Book your free ticket today - https://www.trybooking.com/events/1623346/sessions/6600908/sections/3143496/tickets

WOW! What an incredible show of support from our community. A huge thank you to  Bank for an incredible donation of almo...
20/08/2026

WOW! What an incredible show of support from our community.

A huge thank you to Bank for an incredible donation of almost $10,000 through its Community Partnership Program.

This generous contribution will help us continue supporting the wellbeing of our Upper Hunter community, and we are so grateful to everyone who has chosen to support Where there’s a Will through the program.

The Community Partnership Program allows Regional Australia Bank members to support the causes that matter most to them, simply by using an eligible everyday account and nominating a recipient group from more than 2,200 registered community organisations and causes.

Regional Australia Bank then donates a percentage of its profits, based on each member’s average annual account balance, to the group of their choosing, helping fund the people, services and organisations that strengthen wellbeing and opportunity across regional Australia.

Thank you to Regional Australia Bank and thank you to our wonderful community for choosing to support us. We are incredibly grateful! 💙🌈

Interested in finding out more about the Community Partnership Program? Visit:
https://www.regionalaustraliabank.com.au/community/community-partnership-program

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PO Box 217
Scone, NSW
2337

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61409417202

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