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Joel - Fresh motivation through social connections
With Flourish Australia’s Young People’s Program I found the motivation I needed to get out more and try new things. I’ve become more positive and experience more happy days in my life.It…
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I was devastated when my lived experience made it…
Deb - Discovering the best medicine
Just five years ago I was living my life long dream of being a doctor. Now instead of chasing a career, I find fulfilment in meaningful advocacy.I was devastated when my lived experience made it…
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For most of my life I lived in a state of raw survival, experiencing massive highs and lows. By the time…
Don - From drifter to security in community
At the age of 67 I’ve found security for the first time and I’m living my life to the full.For most of my life I lived in a state of raw survival, experiencing massive highs and lows. By the time…
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Edwina - Reconnect in an authentic way
… journal, so I’ve started writing for Flourish Australia’s Panorama Magazine and feel proud to be producing something …
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When I was living at home I would shut myself away in my…
Joshua - Going beyond limits
Being part of Flourish Australia’s Youth Programs brought me out of confusion and overwhelm to thrive on pushing beyond my comfort zones.When I was living at home I would shut myself away in my…
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I had been dux of…
Simon - The journey from academia to practical wisdom
Who I was had largely been defined by my academic success. Letting go of study to become a Mental Health Educator has been freeing for me. It’s given me a richer sense of self.I had been dux of…
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Rosanna - I found more than just a job
My education is something that my family and I have always been very proud of so a redundancy was a real blow to my self esteem. Finding meaningful work and further education through Flourish…
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I lived a rural lifestyle as a full…
Gail - Find your passion. Feel you belong
Flourish Australia’s invitation to join in new activities restored my confidence and passion for life at a time when I was feeling alone and afraid.I lived a rural lifestyle as a full…
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I lived with regrets about past choices until…
Tony - The man in the glass
For me, flourishing means no more regrets! I get to be myself, free from any anxiety about fitting in, and own every challenge I’ve come through.I lived with regrets about past choices until…
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My Dad’s lived experience made me want to understand more about…
Kara - Finding a healthy balance
At Flourish Australia we don’t just educate people about mental health, we live out an inclusive culture and it’s life-changing.My Dad’s lived experience made me want to understand more about…
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Kim - When coming alongside someone is life changing
I was introduced to Flourish Australia during a very difficult time in my life. I haven’t forgotten how hard it can be to walk through a door and ask for help but that single step can lead to so much…
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Career success had been the…
Debra - The power of peer work; understanding that brings freedom
Feeling understood by my peer worker gave me a real sense of belonging for the first time and helped me shift my focus from what I’d lost to what I wanted in life.Career success had been the…