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Gregory - Bringing The “Tinker” Shop to life in Queen St Nambour is my way of giving back to my community
The generosity I receive from the NDIS, and the support of Flourish Australia led me to feel I wanted to give back. I live to bring colour and curiosity to the local streetscape with my “Tinker” Shop…
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Since accessing the NDIS with Flourish Australia’s…
John - Feeling strongly connected to my passion for photography once again has been transformative
The more I make creative expression part of my life and develop skills around it, the more useful it becomes for managing my mental health.Since accessing the NDIS with Flourish Australia’s…
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Carmel, Moree - Turning life around to keep my heritage alive for generations to come
A proud Kamilaroi woman, I was first connected with Flourish Australia following traumatic life experiences and the loss of my mother. At the time, I felt my life was spiralling out of control…
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Julie, NSW - At Flourish Australia I’ve found a foundation where I can thrive, through my part in a workplace I very much care about
I’m a values driven person, raised with a strong sense of social justice. My parents did not have a lot. Experiencing the kindness of people around them, accepting help when needed and giving to…
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Adam - Having Flourish Australia walk through recovery with me, has helped me to stick with it
Growing up, drinking was a big part of my home life, for as long as I can remember. Getting my own heavy drinking under control, with the support of Flourish Australia, has changed everything for the…
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Chad - Flourish Australia and the NDIS have brought me closer to living my dream in ways I never thought possible
I had never heard of the NDIS before Flourish Australia assisted me to apply for it, so that I could access a choice of support services during the COVID-19 shutdown. It has opened the door to…
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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…