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A family’s journey through mental illness

A family’s journey through mental illness

18-10-2022

This submission is published anonymously. The writer shares her reflection on her journey as a mental health carer…

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Thanks to peer support, I confidently take my kids to the park

Thanks to peer support, I confidently take my kids to the park

27-09-2022

Milly is a 29-year-old mum raising two young children while recovering from mental illness. She recently shared her…

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What Margaret has learned from peers in her My Recovery groups

What Margaret has learned from peers in her My Recovery groups

19-09-2022

Margaret, left in the photo above, is one of our facilitators of the wellways My Recovery Program. She…

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How I’m using yoga to boost my mental health

How I’m using yoga to boost my mental health

23-08-2022

This article was written by Jason (left, back row in the photo above). Thank you for sharing your…

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The impact of peer support: ‘I haven’t been in hospital for two or three years’

The impact of peer support: ‘I haven’t been in hospital for two or three years’

11-08-2022

When Craig, 58, discovered the Lorikeet Centre, his life started to take a positive turn. He recently sat…

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Emotional support from peers makes the transition from hospital to home easier

Emotional support from peers makes the transition from hospital to home easier

21-06-2022

Our participants say the support they received when returning home after a hospital stay due to mental distress…

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From hospital to home – celebrating the small wins

From hospital to home – celebrating the small wins

20-05-2022

Being supported when returning home following a stay in hospital due to mental distress can help to make…

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The impact of having a sibling living with mental health issues

The impact of having a sibling living with mental health issues

26-04-2022

This article was written by Mackenzie. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Why is it that no one…

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It’s Great to Feel Happy Again – Nick’s Story

It’s Great to Feel Happy Again – Nick’s Story

22-04-2022

I was brought up strict by my old man who was in the Vietnam war. He became an…

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My life was like a dead end, but then I found the best peer worker

My life was like a dead end, but then I found the best peer worker

22-04-2022

Claudio recently shared their experiences with us after receiving support through our Early Intervention Recovery Program. During the…

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