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WA’s first community centre ‘clubhouse’, for 26 years Lorikeet Centre has contributed to the recovery of hundreds of West Australians experiencing mental ill health.

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Winners of the Lorikeet Open Your Mind Poetry Competition 2022

Winners of the Lorikeet Open Your Mind Poetry Competition 2022

17-11-2022

This judge’s report by Leonard James, judge of the Open Your Mind poetry competition, was delivered in the…

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How peer support has helped Tony become an extrovert

How peer support has helped Tony become an extrovert

05-10-2022

Tony has been attending Lorikeet Centre for a year. He says the peer support and recovery coaching he’s…

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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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John finds hope at Lorikeet after years of homelessness

John finds hope at Lorikeet after years of homelessness

14-07-2022

John, 59, discovered Lorikeet Centre in 2021 after more than a decade being homeless. He recently sat down…

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Art therapy at Lorikeet Centre: Living in flow

Art therapy at Lorikeet Centre: Living in flow

04-07-2022

This article was written by our amazing art therapists Renita and Lizzy.  It’s become a tradition at Lorikeet…

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Lorikeet Centre members enjoy Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel up close in Freo

Lorikeet Centre members enjoy Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel up close in Freo

29-06-2022

On June 10, a group of Lorikeet members and staff escaped the rain to look at the amazing…

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Lorikeet members showcased in Sonder art exhibition for people with lived experience of disadvantage

Lorikeet members showcased in Sonder art exhibition for people with lived experience of disadvantage

23-06-2022

In June, Lorikeet members Bonnie, Jason and Monica exhibited their fabulous art work in the Sonder art exhibition…

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‘My mental health is better’ – The biggest impact of Lorikeet Centre

‘My mental health is better’ – The biggest impact of Lorikeet Centre

22-06-2022

We’re pleased to announce the results of our latest Lorikeet Centre Member Feedback & Outcome Survey. Lorikeet Centre,…

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Volunteering gives Margaret the confidence to seek employment

Volunteering gives Margaret the confidence to seek employment

16-05-2022

Margaret joined the team at Lorikeet Centre in November 2021 as a volunteer on reception at a time…

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