Mental Illness shouldn’t define you or your family. We believe that recovery from mental illness is possible and here are some stories to prove it.
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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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
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
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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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
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
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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Presenting the 2020-21 MIFWA Annual Report
09-12-2021
MIFWA is pleased to release our 2020-21 Annual Report. Our new Annual Report recognises and celebrates what has…
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There’s Hope – A Poem by Deirdre
11-11-2021
Deirdre’s poem was awarded Second Place in our Lorikeet Poetry Competition 2021. The theme was ‘Strength and Courage…
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Symbols of Strength – A Poem by Scott-Patrick
11-11-2021
Scott-Patrick’s poem was awarded Equal First Place in our Lorikeet Poetry Competition 2021. The theme was ‘Strength and…
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