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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…
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The Ministers met on August 16 and…
Flourish Australia welcomes agreement to prioritise mental health reform
Flourish Australia welcomes an agreement by Australia’s health and mental health ministers to focus on mental health reform and improve access to services.The Ministers met on August 16 and…
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The Impact of Arts and Crafts on Mental Health
Recent research highlights the significant role that arts and crafts play in enhancing mental health. The study published by Forbes emphasizes that engaging in creative activities not only serves as…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published compelling research highlighting the urgent need to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. The findings…
Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published compelling research highlighting the urgent need to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. The findings…
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October marks Mental Health Month, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering open conversations about mental health. This year's theme, "Let's Talk…
2024 Mental Health Month- Let’s Talk About It
October marks Mental Health Month, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering open conversations about mental health. This year's theme, "Let's Talk…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
… suicide prevention and mental health central to public policy. It's a call for governments to step up and make …
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R U OK? Day: Sparking Lifesaving Conversations on Mental Health – A Call to Connect, Listen, and Support
R U OK? Day, observed on Thursday, September 12, is a powerful reminder of the importance of checking in on the mental well-being of those around us. Almost half of all Australians will experience…
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