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Hope and an Opportunity for Reflection
28-05-2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a sunflower (yes, a MIFWA Sunflower) paints a wonderful visualisation of re-emergence and growth….
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Reflections on CHIME and Moving Our Training Online
25-05-2020
Wow! What an incredible experience delivering CHIME: A recovery model explored. Eleven people joined us for our first…
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What Attracted You to Work with MIFWA?
22-05-2020
As a community mental health provider, MIFWA is here for people and/or families experiencing a serious mental illness….
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Cooking with Joyce – Homemade Baked Beans
16-05-2020
MIFWA Trainer and lover of all things cooking, Joyce Vidot, recently shared with us her simple and affordable…
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Art became my therapy as it is an expression of my mental health
14-05-2020
A keen artist, Garry chose MIFWA as his NDIS provider a few years ago. Today, Garry shares with us…
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2020
08-05-2020
This year Schizophrenia Awareness Week takes place from 17 until 24 May. The theme for Schizophrenia Awareness Week…
Read more2020 Lorikeet Open Your Mind Poetry Competition
08-05-2020
Lorikeet’s Open Your Mind Poetry Competition is on again for 2020! Open to anyone with a mental illness…
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Making a Difference as a Community Mental Health Worker
01-05-2020
Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia (MIFWA) is a community mental health provider. We are here for people…
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How a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Changed My Life
01-05-2020
I used to work in a great job and was studying at University, however I became unwell about…
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The Little Things That Count – Feedback from a Rural Carer
30-04-2020
MIFWA recently had to cancel the Escape to the Ocean Respite Retreat offered to Rural Carers due to…
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