ColourRise 12-Week Wellbeing Pilot Program

A Scalable, Low-Intensity Mental Wellbeing Initiative for Diverse Populations

Supporting Prevention, Early Intervention & Recovery Across Queensland, Australia and International Health Frameworks

Mental health challenges affect people across all stages of life and community settings. Consistent with National, International and Queensland priorities, there is a growing need for accessible, non-clinical, early intervention tools that support:

• Emotional regulation
• Social connection
• Engagement in recovery pathways
• Reduction of stigma and barriers to participation

ColourRise is a structured, evidence-informed, creative wellbeing program designed to complement existing services and extend reach into populations that are often underserved or disengaged.

What is ColourRise?

ColourRise is a 12-week guided wellbeing journey using structured creative engagement to support:

• Calm focus and nervous system regulation
• Mindful attention and reflection
• Safe, non-verbal expression
• Routine and consistency

Delivered as a low-intensity, scalable intervention, ColourRise can operate:

• Independently (self-guided)
• Alongside clinical care
• Within group or supported environments

Why This Matters Now

Across Queensland, services are facing:

• Increased demand
• Workforce pressures
• Engagement challenges with vulnerable populations

ColourRise provides a cost-effective adjunct that:

• Requires minimal facilitation
• Reduces reliance on clinical time
• Supports early intervention and recovery maintenance

Designed for Diverse Populations

The ColourRise pilot is intentionally adaptable across multiple cohorts:

🧠 Mental Wellbeing & Psychosocial Support

Supports individuals experiencing:

• Anxiety, stress, low mood
• Psychosocial disability (NDIS participants)
• Recovery and maintenance phases

👵 Aged Care & Social Isolation

• Gentle cognitive engagement
• Routine and purpose
• Reduces loneliness and agitation

🎖 Veterans & First Responders

• Low-stigma participation
• Non-verbal processing support
• Complements trauma-informed care

🔒 Corrections & Justice Settings

• Emotional regulation tool
• Supports least-restrictive approaches
• Structured activity reducing behavioural escalation

🖤 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health

• Flexible and adaptable for culturally safe delivery
• Supports community-led facilitation
• Non-clinical, inclusive engagement approach

🏢 Workplace Wellbeing

• Burnout prevention
• Stress reduction
• Accessible employee wellbeing initiative

🎓 Students & Young People

• Focus and emotional regulation
• Screen-free engagement
• Supports wellbeing in educational settings

🎗 Cancer & Chronic Illness Support

• Reduces stress during treatment
• Provides calm, structured activity
• Supports emotional resilience

🤍 Grief & Life Transition

• Gentle, non-intrusive support
• Safe reflection without pressure to verbalise
• Complements counselling services

🧩 Autism & Neurodiverse Participants

• Predictable, structured engagement
• Sensory-friendly activity
• Supports focus and calming routines

For Professionals & Clinicians

ColourRise is not a replacement for clinical care.

It is a complementary tool that supports:

• Engagement between sessions
• Emotional regulation practices
• Routine building
• Participant self-efficacy

Suitable for:

• Psychologists
• Occupational therapists
• Social workers
• Support coordinators
• Recovery coaches
• Mental health nurses

Pilot Program Overview

📅 Duration:

12 weeks

👥 Delivery:

• Individual or group-based
• Self-guided with optional facilitation

📦 Includes:

• Structured ColourRise program materials
• Weekly themed progression
• Facilitator guidance (optional)
• Participant engagement framework

Outcomes & Measurement

The pilot includes a simple, practical evaluation framework aligned with government priorities:

• Participant engagement rates
• Self-reported wellbeing indicators
• Observational feedback (staff/facilitators)
• Program adherence and completion

This supports:

• Evidence building
• Funding justification
• Scalability assessment

Alignment with Government Priorities

ColourRise aligns with key focus areas across Queensland and national frameworks:

• Prevention and early intervention
• Recovery-oriented approaches
• Reducing stigma and increasing access
• Supporting community-based care
• Enhancing social inclusion
• Low-intensity, scalable mental health supports

NDIS Registered Provider

ColourRise is delivered by a registered NDIS provider, supporting:

• Capacity building
• Improved daily living
• Increased social and community participation

Partnership Opportunities

We are currently seeking partnerships for pilot implementation across Queensland, including:

• Community mental health organisations
• NDIS providers
• Aged care services
• Corrections and justice programs
• Health and hospital services
• Workplace wellbeing programs

FAQ for a 12 week Pilot program

What is a low-intensity mental health program?
Low-intensity programs provide accessible, early intervention support without requiring clinical treatment, helping individuals manage stress, emotions and wellbeing.

Is ColourRise suitable for NDIS participants?
Yes, ColourRise is delivered by a registered NDIS provider and supports capacity building, emotional regulation and community participation.

Who can deliver the ColourRise program?
It can be self-guided or supported by professionals including support workers, therapists and coordinators.

Can this program be used in aged care or corrections?
Yes, the program is adaptable for aged care, corrections, community health and other structured environments.