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Medicare Mental Health Check In launches self-guided service
Are you feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Do you think you might be experiencing mild mental health challenges? If so, you might like to try the Medicare Mental Health Check In, which now offers…
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The power of peer work in mental health recovery
Peer workers are mental health professionals who have lived through their own mental health challenges and now use that experience to support others on the path to recovery.In Australia, the peer…
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What NDIS reform could mean for people with psychosocial disability
In April, the federal government announced a major reset of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). According to the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC), the reform package includes…
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A message from our CEO - July 2026
This month’s newsletter brings together stories that speak to something deeply human: our need for connection, purpose and belonging. These are not abstract ideas. They are part of everyday life and…
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A message from our CEO - September 2026
At the end of August we proudly marked Wear it Purple Day. We are committed to promoting and delivering safe places for LGBTIQA+SB young people to grow and be who they are. We love the purpose…
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Mental Health Month 2026: Together We Thrive
October is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations and celebrate the power of connection in supporting mental wellbeing.This year's theme, Together We…
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Flourish Australia celebrates 70 years at Admiralty House
Flourish Australia marked 70 years of standing alongside people to live ordinary, extraordinary lives at a special anniversary celebration held at Admiralty House in Sydney.The occasion brought…
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The Power of Art for Mental Health and Connection
Art can be much more than something we create or admire. For many people, creativity offers a way to express thoughts and emotions, connect with others and make space for reflection.Research in…
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“I’m just helping someone I love”: Recognising the role of carers
Picking up groceries. Helping with appointments. Checking in when things are difficult. Listening, encouraging and simply being there.For many people, these things don’t feel like “caring”. They are…
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Investing in community mental health support is an investment in recovery
Recent reporting has highlighted significant funding pressures across mental health services in NSW, including the need for greater investment in community-based support.Internal NSW Health documents…
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More than one million young Australians supported through headspace
More than one million young Australians have now received support through headspace centres across the country, marking an important milestone for youth mental health support in Australia.At Flourish…
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