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Perinatal mental health support can be life changing
Pregnancy and the birth of a child are joyous times in a parent’s life, but can also come with unique mental health and wellbeing challenges. Flourish Australia supports Perinatal Mental Health Week…
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What if physical activity was prescribed as a tool for recovery and transformation?
At our Let’s Do Lunch webinar on 27 October, in celebration of Mental Health Month, we were moved by hearing what our guest speaker, Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum, is doing to make this happen…
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This month we held our Annual General meeting (AGM). An AGM is the meeting each year where our Board reports to the organisation’s legal Members about the activities of the previous…
A message from our CEO - November 2023
This month we held our Annual General meeting (AGM). An AGM is the meeting each year where our Board reports to the organisation’s legal Members about the activities of the previous…
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NDIS reforms must put recovery at heart of psychosocial care
Flourish Australia welcomes the National Disability Insurance Scheme review’s recommendations to strengthen support for people with psychosocial disabilities.The registered provider is committed…
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This time of year can be as stressful and lonely for many people. The focus on family, friends, food and gifts comes with financial, social and emotional pressure that often be difficult to…
Look after your mental health this Christmas
This time of year can be as stressful and lonely for many people. The focus on family, friends, food and gifts comes with financial, social and emotional pressure that often be difficult to…
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We know that floods and bushfires leave physical destruction in their wake. The increased frequency of disasters…
Coping with climate anxiety this summer
Climate change doesn’t just affect the planet, it hurts our mental health too.We know that floods and bushfires leave physical destruction in their wake. The increased frequency of disasters…
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Make self-care your New Year’s resolution
Setting goals, and planning how to manage your mental health journey and recovery, can help empower you and keep things on track during difficult periods.You can talk to your key support worker…
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Regular physical activity can safeguard against disease and health concerns, and promotes…
Exercise is integral to mental health
Exercise is not just good for your physical wellbeing; it helps keep your mental health in check too.Regular physical activity can safeguard against disease and health concerns, and promotes…
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A message from our CEO - December 2023
The end of the year provides opportunity for us to reflect on the year that has past, and think about what we might do next year. This year we have seen many personal achievements of people…
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NDIS review shows promising recognition of the needs of people with psychosocial disability
The Australian Psychosocial Alliance (APA), an alliance of leading community mental health organisations, has welcomed the release of the Final Report of the Independent Review into the NDIS. The…
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Navigating financial challenges with resilience
In a world where the cost of living continues to rise, financial stress has become a prevalent concern impacting overall wellbeing. While acknowledging potential health implications, it is crucial to…
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While society has come a long way in tackling negative views and…
Overcoming stigma and finding hope
Stigma about mental ill-health can lead to discrimination, stop people seeking help, and exacerbate symptoms and distress.While society has come a long way in tackling negative views and…