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Tony - Finding the right support helped me back to where I belong
I didn’t seem to be getting anywhere with my mental health recovery until I connected with one-to-one mentoring through Flourish Australia. They’re genuinely thrilled for me that I’ve found the…
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Anthony- Joining in group activities organised by Flourish Australia was the turning point in my recovery
When my mental health issues reached the point where travelling on public transport triggered severe anxiety attacks, I knew I needed to find a way to push past my fears so I could break through…
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In January I…
Matthew - Moving Towards Independence, One Goal at a Time
Connecting with other people on their recovery journey, through Flourish Australia, has helped me to build the confidence to go after my life goals and start living independently.In January I…
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Kerrie - Kindness costs nothing but is of great value to recovery
My family have always lived by our Christian beliefs, that it costs nothing to show kindness. For me, that means being caring by nature, relating with gentleness, sharing laughter and joy, and…
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I’m a bloke from the bush and spent my early years on the…
Bruce - Bringing hope to the outback
There was a time I would have struggled with asking a mate if he was ok. Now I’m 100% committed to seeing that stigma vanish from society.I’m a bloke from the bush and spent my early years on the…
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Brad - Being drawn to kindness in my work brought me full circle
I came to work at Flourish Australia with experience in the mental health system. The organisation is really different in the way they approach support delivery, as well as their work culture.…
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Taylor - My feelings about the impact of domestic violence on my mental health were validated by Flourish Australia, inspiring me to advocate for change.
As a teenage mum I was subject to so much stigma in my home town. Experiencing kindness and respect with Flourish Australia’s Women & Children’s Program validated my feelings that what happened…
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Kevin - The simplest act of kindness can bridge any distance
The simplest acts of kindness, shared within my family, shown by my community, and experienced in the way I’m supported, create a safe space for me and ease my anxiety, which is so beneficial for…
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I always identified with my grandfather’s dream of connecting…
Naricah - On a mission to connect people
Flourish Australia opened my eyes to possibility. I found a fire in myself, for connecting people, that I once saw in my grandfather.I always identified with my grandfather’s dream of connecting…
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Alison - All in the family, feeling encouraged to recover and thrive!
I’ve loved every minute of being a stay-at-home mum for the past 13 years and my family have been the heart of my mental health recovery support network since my stay at Bloomfield Hospital back in…
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Deb - Harnessing painful life experiences to bring hope through Peer Work
I’ve overcome many storms in my life to achieve life goals that once seemed impossible and now use those experiences to encourage others going through similar situations, through my Peer Work with…
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