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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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How to Get the Most from Early Intervention for Mental Health Recovery

How to Get the Most from Early Intervention for Mental Health Recovery

16-12-2021

Kate, who is 19, recently shared her experiences with us of receiving peer support through our Early Intervention…

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Doing Things Keeps Me Mentally Healthy – Steve

Doing Things Keeps Me Mentally Healthy – Steve

13-05-2021

I’ve been going to the Lorikeet Centre for about eight or nine years. Lorikeet Centre is fantastic –…

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A Mother and Daughters Journey

A Mother and Daughters Journey

22-02-2021

‘A Mother and Daughters Journey’ captured the struggle, the searching, and the hope of the recovery journey. At…

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My Breakdown With Anxiety

My Breakdown With Anxiety

22-02-2021

I lived with anxiety for a while before things snowballed in my life. Being a type A personality…

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Family, Connection and Hope – Hayley’s Story of Recovery

Family, Connection and Hope – Hayley’s Story of Recovery

12-01-2021

As a young girl, I loved playing make believe, watching movies and bribing my family to watch my…

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Being a Mother and a Carer

Being a Mother and a Carer

08-01-2021

Differentiating between being a mother and carer of someone living with mental ill-health is difficult. I have muddled…

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The Importance of Finding Your Tribe – Robyn’s Carer Story

The Importance of Finding Your Tribe – Robyn’s Carer Story

08-10-2020

My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder eight years ago. Backtracking four years, he had been experiencing…

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