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Why pets are good for mental health
Coming home or waking up to a furry friend is a major mood booster. As well as being ridiculously cute, pets also provide numerous mental health benefits.Reducing stress and anxiety
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Help beat PTSD
Thursday 27 June is PTSD Awareness Day 2024. It aims to raise awareness of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) so that those affected and their loved ones know they’re not alone, and that help is…
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Learn to flourish with Supported Independent Living
At Flourish Australia, we believe everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and independent life. Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program is designed to help people with complex mental…
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A message from our CEO - June 2024
June marks the end of the financial year, and draws us into discussions about budgets, funding agreements and whether we have delivered on our plans. Whilst all essential activities, it is important…
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Flourish Australia welcomes new Nation Peak Organisations
Flourish Australia welcomes the Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s announcement today that the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance and Mental…
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NAIDOC Week 2024: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud
NAIDOC Week 2024 runs from 7-14 July across Australia, honouring and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.It’s a chance for all…
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PhysiCard research results will inform Flourish Australia services
PhysiCards is an initiative of Flourish Australia’s Back on Track Health Program. They help users keep track of their physical health needs when they are dealing with mental health issues. …
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Birth Trauma Awareness Week, July 15 – 21, 2024
While many parents celebrate the arrival of a newborn, some face unexpected challenges. Childbirth can be a mixed experience, occasionally resulting in physical or emotional trauma. These…
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Members of the Research Advisory Committee attend monthly online…
What is research really about? We ask the Research Advisory Committee
In May, Flourish Australia asked people who access our services if they wanted to join our Research Advisory Committee.Members of the Research Advisory Committee attend monthly online…
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This month we celebrate the announcement of the new lived experience…
A message from our CEO - July 2024
It gives me great pleasure to present our CEO message while Mark Orr is on annual leave, he will be returning early August.This month we celebrate the announcement of the new lived experience…
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Statement of Priorities for Health and Mental Health Ministers Meeting
Flourish Australia is pleased to join 80 mental health sector organisations, led by Mental Health Australia, in issuing a statement of priorities in advance of the upcoming National Health and Mental…
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There’s a huge need for practical homeless support
Exciting news! Flourish Australia have been given a NSW Building Grant for a laundry service to meet the everyday needs of people who experiencing homelessness in Broken Hill.We’re grateful to…