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A carer’s journey from desperation to hope
09-11-2023
Petra* is a carer we’ve been supporting as she cares for her daughter Lisa* who is recovering from…
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Katie’s story of navigating an eating disorder
28-04-2023
Growing up, Katie was a perfectionist and experienced severe anxiety. She struggled with body image issues from a…
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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
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
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
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’
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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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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