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I migrated from Hong Kong to Australia when I was 10. As a teen I experienced…
Heidi, Harris Park - Meaningful employment has been key to my recovery
I’ve come such a long way since finding a new career I love and Flourish Australia remind me daily of my worth.I migrated from Hong Kong to Australia when I was 10. As a teen I experienced…
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I’ve always been self reliant. Feeling…
Tamar - Cocooned in community instead of going it alone
When I walked in off the street to Flourish Australia I was warmly welcomed and felt I’d been wrapped in a cocoon after battling on alone for years.I’ve always been self reliant. Feeling…
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I came to Australia as a refugee from war-torn…
Sahr, Camperdown - Seeing life through fresh eyes
Coming from the devastation of a civil war to a developed culture where there are systems designed to support people has shifted the way I think.I came to Australia as a refugee from war-torn…
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Nancy, Wollongong - With understanding, a weight lifted from my shoulders
… lifted from my shoulders I believe education is the key to mental health recovery. In the days when my kids were growing up we … perspective of other parents. This is what Raylene does for others through her work. The role has given her purpose …
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Three’s Company in South East Queensland
… geographical distance by communicating collaboratively to support one another. Together, they live out a belief that … examples of what effective Peer Work and Mental Health Support can look like. By sharing conversations regularly as … sites. I’m a Senior Mental Health Worker and Support Coordinator at Flourish Australia’s Caboolture site. I may be …
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Antonio, Liverpool - Anything is possible
… clear I would not give up until we received support. That referral connected us with Flourish Australia who was the …
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Being a carer is a complex 24/7 commitment. Caring for my…
Robyn - The value of supporting carers to self-care
Support is essential when caring for a family member who is experiencing mental health issues. You must take care of yourself too.Being a carer is a complex 24/7 commitment. Caring for my…
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Schroders Women & Children’s Program Appeal, supporting local families through tough times
What does global investment manager Schroders, have in common with leading mental health experts Flourish Australia? The defining belief that its business is all about the needs of its clients.…
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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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Eduardo - Taking hold of the tools to succeed
… Growing up in Santiago, Latin America, during the 50’s, opportunities were limited. I learned to make the most of … clothes and furniture imported from Holland. The job is perfect for me. I’ve worked hard to give the shopfront …
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