Better connect

Services Provided:

Website Design & Development

How We Helped:

Better Connect supports individuals living with severe mental illness to access the help they need and connect with community. We worked with their team to create a welcoming, easy-to-use website that reflects their values and makes it simple for people to take the next step. Every detail was designed to support clarity, accessibility, and care.

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Better Connect: Supporting Mental Health with a Clear and Compassionate Digital Presence

Smyth Studio collaborated with Better Connect to create a clean, accessible website that reflects their commitment to mental health support, community connection, and inclusive service delivery across Queensland.

Client Overview

Better Connect is a free mental health support service funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by EACH. Their mission is to help people with severe mental illness engage in community life and achieve their personal goals, with a strong focus on inclusion and recovery-oriented practice.

  • Better Connect needed a website that would:

    • Clearly communicate their services and eligibility criteria.

    • Present essential mental health information in a clear and welcoming format.

    • Support their commitment to accessibility, cultural safety, and user-friendly design.

  • Website Design: Designed a clean, responsive, and easy-to-navigate website that puts people first. The visual style uses calm, inviting tones and clear structure to reduce overwhelm and encourage engagement. Key features include service explanations, contact pathways, and practical FAQs to support users and referrers.

    User-Focused Experience: Content and layout were carefully structured to ensure clarity, simplicity, and accessibility—essential for a service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.

  • The Better Connect website has become a trusted online gateway for individuals seeking support and for professionals referring clients. The calm and intuitive design supports user confidence, builds trust, and reinforces the values of care and connection at the heart of Better Connect’s mission.