Our Story & Team at Take Charge Wellbeing

Hear our founder’s story and meet the Take Charge team that will help you take charge of your mental health and wellbeing.

Founder’s Story

With over 20 years’ experience in blue-collar and FIFO roles, Darren Peterson founded Take Charge Wellbeing after losing 14 colleagues to suicide on one site.

“I know firsthand how deeply mental health struggles can affect a person, their family, and everyone around them at work”

Darren Peterson

Founders, CEO

Meet The Team

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Shelby Greenslade

Shelby holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Melbourne, graduating with First Class Honors in 2024.

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Ellie Peterson

Ellie brings a wealth of experience in people development, with a Master of Human Resource Management from Murdoch University.

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Darren Peterson

Darren is, mindfulness and meditation instructor. Mental health first Aid master principle instructor.

We’ve Worked With

Industry leaders to support the mental health of their workforce.

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Where We Stand

Vision

A world where all workers and teams feel mentally strong, emotionally connected, and in charge of their mental health and well-being.

To create safe and engaging spaces where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to take practical steps toward better mental well-being.

  • Lived Experience Matters
    We believe the most powerful insights come from those who’ve walked the path. That’s why our work is grounded in both research and real life.

  • Keep It Practical
    We cut the fluff. Everything we teach is something you can use starting now.

  • Connection Before Content
    We create safe, relatable spaces where people feel heard, not lectured. Engagement starts with trust.

  • Speak Human
    No jargon, no ego. Just clear, respectful communication that meets people where they are.

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The Take Charge Highlights

Measuring the difference we’ve made in workplaces across industries and regions.

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Take Charge was a game-changer for our team. Darren’s practical, down-to-earth approach made mental health tools easy to apply and widely embraced. The impact was immediate, open conversations and lasting change. Highly recommended.

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Production Superintendent

Take Charge of Your Mental Health?

Workshops for people across diverse roles with practical tools to strengthen mental health and wellbeing.

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