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A sense of connection, a sense of community! Margaret’s perspective of membership of the Lorikeet Centre.
18-07-2018
Margaret is 66 and has been attending the Lorikeet centre for nearly four years. The Lorikeet Centre is…
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What is this NDIS thing anyway…what’s in it for people living with mental illness?
12-07-2018
We have been talking with lots of people about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Lots of people…
Read moreMy Bedside Table is a Library
29-06-2018
Into the sanctuary of books I fall, hear narrative’s call quell clamour of all those other voices. In…
Read moreAnne Devenson, Pioneer, Author and Mother
15-06-2018
Anne Devenson (1930 to 2016) author of ‘Tell Me I’m Here’ was a pioneer in an era where…
Read moreMIFWA’s Board meet to review Strategy – May 2018
02-06-2018
At it’s May 2018 meeting, MIFWA Board reviewed our strategy. The community mental health sector is managing unprecedented change. The…
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Connecting to other Carer’s made a difference
01-06-2018
My journey as a carer started in 2013, caring for my partner. Six months into my caring role…
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My Journey as a Carer
22-05-2018
My journey as a carer started 16 years ago when I met Deb, my wife. Medications were keeping…
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My Recovery – Hear about how it helped Sam
22-05-2018
I got to know MIFWA through SANE (Online Forums). I participated in My Recovery program in March last…
Read moreWhy we love the NDIS (even with all the challenges it presents)!
16-03-2018
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has certainly made the headlines. In many cases, the headlines have highlighting…
Read morePoetry Competition
27-02-2018
Once again we will be holding our Poetry Competition with Awards being presented at the Lorikeet Open Day on…
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