Better connect

Services Provided:

Website Design | Indigenous Art

How We Helped:

Better Connect supports people with mental illness to build community connections and access the help they need to live well. We worked closely with the EACH team to design a clear, calming website that reflects their values and makes it easy for users to get support. A custom Indigenous artwork element was created to symbolise connection and cultural safety, and now features in the website’s footer as a respectful and meaningful visual touchpoint.

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WEBSITE ✹ DESIGN ✹ INDIGENOUS ART ✹

Better Connect: Supporting Mental Health with a Culturally Inclusive Approach

Discover how Smyth Studio collaborated with Better Connect to develop a clean, accessible website and Indigenous artwork that reflects their commitment to mental health support, cultural safety, and inclusive services 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 reach their personal goals, with a strong focus on inclusion, community connection, and cultural safety.

  • Better Connect required a modern, easy-to-navigate website that would:

    • Clearly communicate their services and who is eligible for support.

    • Present important mental health information in a way that is accessible and inviting.

    • Reflect their values around cultural safety, especially in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    • Include Indigenous design elements to represent their commitment to culturally responsive care.

  • Website Design: Created a clean, user-focused website that is easy to navigate and built to connect people with mental health support quickly. The site uses calm, welcoming colours and a simple layout to make the experience stress-free and inclusive.

    Indigenous Artwork: Designed a custom Indigenous artwork element used in the website footer. This piece symbolises connection, healing, and community, and acknowledges the importance of culturally safe mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • The Better Connect website launched as a trusted digital home for mental health support in Queensland. The addition of Indigenous artwork helped visually reinforce their commitment to cultural inclusion, while the website layout and content ensured accessibility and clarity for all users.