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Jess - Little man, my reason to get going each day
Having my son to care for helped me to stay grounded on my recovery journey by giving me someone to focus all my attention and affection on. He’s my motivation to get up in the morning and keep…
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Sheriden - Choosing to turn my life around
I was homeless and living in a refuge with my daughter, Sophie, when DOCS got involved and encouraged me to go to rehab. Unwilling to be separated from her, I’m so grateful to have had the option of…
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Mark - Supporting others like I was once supported
When I was unwell, the support I received from the Flourish Australia team in Newcastle made me want to give back to others in the community, in the way I’d been helped. It’s so rewarding to now do…
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Julie - Navigating perimenopause with the help of PhysiCards
I was unprepared for the extreme anxiety I experienced in perimenopause and gained clarity on a way forward with the help of PhysiCards, the support of a trusted friend, journalling to track my…
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I’ve been interested in furniture…
Peter - The restorative joy of making old things new again
Of the many creative interests I’ve explored, the joy of making old things beautiful again has been by far the most rewarding and now I’m taking it high tech!I’ve been interested in furniture…
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I’m so glad Flourish Australia gave me the nudge I needed to try some of the group activities…
Tammy - Trying group activities has helped me to trust again
Giving group activities a go has been so life changing I want to inspire others struggling with trust.I’m so glad Flourish Australia gave me the nudge I needed to try some of the group activities…
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Having meaningful work at Mollymook’s Hilltop Golf Course has been so good…
Peter - Getting my P’s opened up my world
Securing my dream job with the local golf course inspired me to go after my P’s as a next step to living independently.Having meaningful work at Mollymook’s Hilltop Golf Course has been so good…
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At the point of feeling suicidal following the loss of people I…
Kieron - Turning hopelessness to stability restored me to my love of writing
Buckhouse has been an opportunity to turn things around, from self-medicating at the age of 18, to getting the most out of my life!At the point of feeling suicidal following the loss of people I…
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I came through a long period in my life when I’d barely…
Adrian - Hope Beyond Bereavement
There IS light at the end of the tunnel of loss and sadness. Lean on your support people and don’t be afraid of asking for help!I came through a long period in my life when I’d barely…
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Louie - Trust your team to bring you through hard times
I’m here to sing the praises of the trusted health professionals I’ve built relationships with, who saved my life, renewed my hope for re-booting the career I love, and brought me peace of mind…
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Ethan - By overcoming my nervous nature, I'm able to chase big dreams
I tend to be very anxious by nature and my sister suggested I connect with Flourish Australia’s headspace at Bankstown when I was going through a rough patch at school. The whole experience has…
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At a time in my life when I had few friends I was told Flourish Australia…
Kiri - Emerging Identity, we are more than our disability
By connecting with art I overcome feeling socially isolated to develop confident self-expression as an emerging artist.At a time in my life when I had few friends I was told Flourish Australia…