Becoming a Mental Health First Aider
25-06-2020
I’ve been wanting to complete a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course for a few years, and with…
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Keeping Well and Staying Strong – We are here for you ‘the MIFWA Response to COVID 19
24-03-2020
We find ourselves in interesting times. We need to be creative and modify our daily lives by creating…
Read moreFilling our Cup – The Daring Way
04-11-2019
In recognition of Mental Health Week and Carers’ Week, a two day Daring Way, Building Resilience workshop was…
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I am grateful for the NDIS, doors are opening- Andrew’s story
06-08-2019
Andrew is 37 and lives at home with his Mum, and started coming to MIFWA to ‘get social’….
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Understanding our impact – MIFWA NDIS
25-07-2019
We love the opportunity to build our approach to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It has been a…
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‘It gives me a reason to get out of bed each morning!’ – Lorikeet Centre 25 years on!
21-06-2019
People who experience severe mental illness may feel isolated by their experience. The Lorikeet Centre aims to create…
Read moreSchizophrenia – toward deeper understanding of the lived experience
20-05-2019
Schizophrenia Awareness Week (20-27 May 2019) is an important part of our annual calendar. MIFWA began as a…
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So close, yet so far – getting to the real potential of the NDIS!
04-04-2019
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is about people, it is driven by our national response to building…
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A Changing of the Guard at Lorikeet Centre
28-03-2019
This week, we see a changing of the guard at Lorikeet Centre as we farewell Ernie Hansen, Lorikeet’s…
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Loneliness or Connection – Creating a space for meaningful connection to flourish
04-01-2019
Loneliness is not very often talked about in daily life, but it can underpin many peoples experience. It…
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