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Lyn, Sydney - Thanks to Flourish Australia I feel heard and hopeful for the first time
Carers like me have hit the trifecta for being heard this year because National Carer’s Week coincides for the first time with both Mental Health Week and National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Week…
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For a long time, my lived experience made it challenging for me to get a start in employment. Thanks to…
Dylan - Work experience with Ultra Tune gave Dylan the start he needed
Connecting with Flourish Australia was the best thing I’ve ever done for my job prospects.For a long time, my lived experience made it challenging for me to get a start in employment. Thanks to…
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Growing up in…
Eduardo - Taking hold of the tools to succeed
Flourish Australia’s Disability Employment Services have made a positive impact in my life by opening a way forward for me to turn my passion for carpentry into a career I love.Growing up in…
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When Blue Mountains Steiner School gave a gift to Flourish Australia, they blessed many in their local community.
In the countdown to Christmas 2020, Wattle Glow Early Learning and the Blue Mountains Steiner School surprised Flourish Australia’s Katoomba program with a generous gift of $1,740.00. The generous…
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The people at Flourish Australia took the time to get to know me and…
Hellen - A new outlook through art as part of an NDIS plan
Since Flourish Australia assisted me to access the NDIS, every aspect of my life is improving over time, like a fine wine!The people at Flourish Australia took the time to get to know me and…
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I am thrilled to have completed a Medical…
Li Ern - I’ve worked my way to mental wellbeing and achieved a degree in Medical Science
Supported employment with Flourish Australia has given me the balance of stability and flexibility I needed to succeed in my studies and grow as a person.I am thrilled to have completed a Medical…
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Persistent mental health issues made it impractical for…
Bruce - The journey from full time work to fulfilling artwork
Trained in Marine Engineering, I once worked 12 hour shifts, 5 days a week. Now, I find peace of mind creating engineering-inspired artwork.Persistent mental health issues made it impractical for…
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William’s heart was set on an airforce career before his lived…
Margie - Meaningful employment brought my son back to me
The independence that my son William found in employment with Flourish Australia’s Harris Park Warehouse freed me to reclaim my life.William’s heart was set on an airforce career before his lived…
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Hussein - The satisfaction of supporting people to sleep better at night
As a top ranking regional director in the international hotel industry, my satisfaction was knowing someone slept better at night, thanks to my team’s efforts. This has even greater meaning for me in…
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My work gives me purpose. I love that it’s challenging and…
Employment was a game changer on the road to recovery for Will Taylor
Proving to myself that I’m capable of achieving results, through my work with Flourish Australia, has been a big part of my recovery.My work gives me purpose. I love that it’s challenging and…
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Gregory - Bringing The “Tinker” Shop to life in Queen St Nambour is my way of giving back to my community
The generosity I receive from the NDIS, and the support of Flourish Australia led me to feel I wanted to give back. I live to bring colour and curiosity to the local streetscape with my “Tinker” Shop…
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Since accessing the NDIS with Flourish Australia’s…
John - Feeling strongly connected to my passion for photography once again has been transformative
The more I make creative expression part of my life and develop skills around it, the more useful it becomes for managing my mental health.Since accessing the NDIS with Flourish Australia’s…