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My Dad’s lived experience made me want to understand more about…
Kara - Finding a healthy balance
At Flourish Australia we don’t just educate people about mental health, we live out an inclusive culture and it’s life-changing.My Dad’s lived experience made me want to understand more about…
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Kim - When coming alongside someone is life changing
I was introduced to Flourish Australia during a very difficult time in my life. I haven’t forgotten how hard it can be to walk through a door and ask for help but that single step can lead to so much…
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Career success had been the…
Debra - The power of peer work; understanding that brings freedom
Feeling understood by my peer worker gave me a real sense of belonging for the first time and helped me shift my focus from what I’d lost to what I wanted in life.Career success had been the…
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Flourish Australia’s belief in me has been life changing. They set me on a new path to reclaiming my…
Brendan - Reclaim your life and respect
It has taken me 40 years not to fall through the cracks of the mental health system anymore.Flourish Australia’s belief in me has been life changing. They set me on a new path to reclaiming my…
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Richard - From isolation to inspiration
… Australia’s Newcastle centre, where I can just drop in a couple of days each week and join in activities. I love that …
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My own experience of discrimination as a…
Doris - A heart for our core mission
As Flourish Australia goes from strength to strength I feel proud to be making a positive difference to the work culture of such a great organisation.My own experience of discrimination as a…
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Samarah - The ride that brought breakthrough
It took time to build a level of connection where I felt safe to open up, then my healing happened quite organically as I walked through life together with my Flourish Australia peer worker.I…
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It’s such a pleasure to work alongside strong women who are leaders in their field.…
Kim – inclusion is the key
I get to play a part in so many heart warming success stories through the work I do with Flourish Australia.It’s such a pleasure to work alongside strong women who are leaders in their field.…
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Sue - Social enterprise success through event excellence
Guests are frequently surprised and delighted to discover that their seamless event experience has been life changing, because Figtree Conference Centre is a unique social enterprise.Figtree…
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Raylene - Working my way from strength to strength
It is miraculous how many doors are opening for me since I’ve become more connected with other people through work I love and I manage my lived experience with greater strength and positivity.I…
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For 27 years I lived happily in Cronulla, surrounded by a strong…
Kim - Staying connected is the key to a life well lived
The key to my recovery has been building new community connections and filling my days with interests that are nurturing for me.For 27 years I lived happily in Cronulla, surrounded by a strong…
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My biggest challenge has…
Jeremy, Wagga Wagga - No longer dependent, the future looks bright.
As I’ve grown more connected to my community through supported employment and volunteering, I’m a happier, better, stronger person and think positively about my future.My biggest challenge has…