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A message from our CEO - September 2025
Last Friday I was delighted to be able to attend WayAhead’s Mental Health Matters Awards, to kick off Mental Health Month. It was great to be in the room with so many inspiring people focused on…
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Panorama Wins 2025 Mental Health Matters Media Award
We’re proud to share that Panorama has been awarded the 2025 Mental Health Matters Media Award, recognising excellence in media projects that thoughtfully and responsibly address mental health.…
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World Mental Health Day 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in mental wellbeing. The objective is to…
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We’re proud to announce the launch of Flourish Australia’s new Peer Workforce Framework—a landmark achievement that reflects over 20 years of leadership and learning in peer …
Celebrating the Launch of Our Peer Workforce Framework
We’re proud to announce the launch of Flourish Australia’s new Peer Workforce Framework—a landmark achievement that reflects over 20 years of leadership and learning in peer …
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Have your say on culturally safe services for First Nations participants
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) wants to hear from First Nations and non-Indigenous providers, stakeholders and participants about how it can support providers to offer sustainable…
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The review found the Agreement is not effective and a…
Report finds mental health system failing to meet community needs
The Productivity Commission’s final review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement was released on 12 November.The review found the Agreement is not effective and a…
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A message from our CEO - November 2025
I was recently able to attend the World Federation for Mental Health World Congress in Barcelos, Portugal. Barcelos is lovely little city in the North of Portugal on the path of the Camino de…
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The mental health benefits of hobbies
Do you find you get a mood boost after spending time in the garden, or completing a puzzle with friends? Scientific evidence suggests you may not be imagining that uptick in your sense of wellbeing.…
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If you have a mental health condition and are looking for a job, or if you’re an employer looking to support your…
Helping people with mental health conditions thrive at work
Have you heard of Flourish Australia’s Inclusive Employment Australia program?If you have a mental health condition and are looking for a job, or if you’re an employer looking to support your…
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Flourish Australia’s 70th Year Marked by Patronage of Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC
In our 70th year of supporting mental health recovery and community wellbeing, Flourish Australia is honoured to announce that Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the…
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How to improve your mental health with a social media detox
Have you ever felt like constantly checking the ‘gram is making you grumpy? Is endless ‘doomscrolling’ getting you down? It might be time to schedule a short social media detox to help improve your…
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Access Denied: Psychosocial Disability and the NDIS…
Report reveals alarming lack of NDIS access for people with psychosocial disabilities
A new report has highlighted the widening gap in NDIS access for people with psychosocial disabilities, highlighting the urgent need for reform.Access Denied: Psychosocial Disability and the NDIS…