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Suzanne - Seeing the difference we make to families motivates me to keep finding ways to give
My dream was to run a small hotel, with different people coming and going, until I discovered that my life’s passion is helping families find their feet, here at Flourish Australia’s Women &…
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Dylan - Through my music I want to help others
I’ve changed so much in my life for the better since connecting with Flourish Australia through Headspace. It’s such a safe space, with clear guidelines for inclusion and respect, that it’s drawn me…
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Lindal - We can’t underestimate the vital importance of peer-driven programs like Resolve for building resilience
I’m the Manager of Flourish Australia’s Resolve Program in Orange, in partnership with NSW Health. People who have experienced frequent hospital stays, of between 40 and 270 days within a 12-month…
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From day dot, Flourish Australia took steps to support us in ways…
Fatosh - When caring for my brother brought my resilience to break point, Flourish Australia got us both to freedom
I tell it like it is and want carers to know that Flourish Australia will help you to stay resilient and reclaim your life.From day dot, Flourish Australia took steps to support us in ways…
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I recognised the urgent…
Skye - Stay resilient and you’ll soon see light at the end of your tunnel
When addictive behaviour brought me to the point where my mental health broke down, I couldn’t keep my family together. Reaching out for help turned things around.I recognised the urgent…
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I had been…
Darrin - From supported employee to Supervisor
Supported employment with Flourish Australia’s cleaning business in Tamworth was a fresh start in life that led me to recognise my inner resilience and seek opportunities for promotion.I had been…
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Angela- My persistence paid off, achieving a win-win care arrangement
I could cry when I think about how much Jane, from Flourish Australia’s Disability Employment Services, supported me. Jane was beside me all the way as I went the hard yards to achieve the outcome I…
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Luke Wrightson - Digital supports have kept me connected to community
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Violette - Flourish Australia’s SLES opened my son Joshua to new possibilities for his life
It gives me hope to see Joshua turn a corner and become excited about the possibility of employment, through participation in Flourish Australia’s School Leavers Employment Service (SLES) Program…
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Ronwyn - The experience of supported employment helped strengthen my resilience
My experience of supported employment with Flourish Australia has been life changing. I’ve come to accept that I’m human and bound to make mistakes while building on my successes, which helps me to…
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Our peer workers are walking their talk, to save lives
Walking alongside people on their mental health recovery journey is what Flourish Australia is all about and Peer Worker Lola Oliver has assembled a team of colleagues who will each walk…
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In the past, my traumatic lived experience of having…
Colleen - Building resilience in lockdown with online fun!
It was a real lifesaver for me, during lockdown, when the wonderful WestClub team at Flourish Australia in Penrith came up with online games.In the past, my traumatic lived experience of having…