When I was all the way down during a long stretch in hospital for a double bypass, having the right support come alongside me lifted my spirits throughout the ordeal.
I’m so grateful to the team at Flourish Australia’s Moree service who visited me regularly and helped me to stay focused on recovery and getting back to living a life I love. Their encouragement meant so much to me that I’ve since started attending their local drop-in centre.
Through the social BBQ’s, classes and group activities, I’ve made some good friends who are into the same things as I am and we have a lot of fun together. The Peer Workers take us out to bowls, golf or fishing which I find very relaxing. It’s rewarding to cook up my catch when I get home. Free cooking classes at the centre have helped me to build confidence in my home cooking skills.
Through the art group I get creative trying my hand at painting and drawing, and we do some gardening each week in the backyard which keeps me active out in the fresh air and sunlight.
There’s never a dull day now that I’m so connected to my community. Having access to Flourish Australia’s practical day to day support makes it so easy. Moree is a big place and the team help me out with transport when I need to get around to appointments or into town to shop for groceries or catch-up with mates at a local café.
They’ve just given me a call today to ask if there’s anything I’d like to get out and do which motivates me to stay connected and keep busy.
I’m happy in my own space, living independently in a lovely home of my own, and I manage my responsibilities well. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by a supportive network of family and friends and it’s reassuring to know I only need to ask and the Flourish Australia team are happy to come help me with whatever I need.
They lent a hand with my NDIS paperwork to ensure I can access everything I need to live well and enjoy my life, and I’m so pleased with the outcome! There was a lot of red tape involved which can be daunting and their expertise made the process very manageable for me which I greatly appreciated.
Anyone who struggles with their mental health and would like to do something worthwhile with their time can get in touch with their local Flourish Australia service as I’ve done. I highly recommend it! They’re really nice people and take the time to listen to what it is that you want for your own life.
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