Mental Illness, Recovery, Re-occurrence and Rebuilding – Trudy’s Carer Story
01-10-2020
My carer story is one of peaks and troughs. Of mental illness, recovery, re-occurrence and rebuilding. I care…
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Taking things one day, and even one moment at a time – Grace’s Carer Story
28-08-2020
Navigating the mental health system in WA can be complex, frustrating and trauamtic as the system struggles to…
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Small Steps for a Better Future
24-07-2020
My name is Martin and I have lived with OCD since I was 13. I was also recently…
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Art became my therapy as it is an expression of my mental health
14-05-2020
A keen artist, Garry chose MIFWA as his NDIS provider a few years ago. Today, Garry shares with us…
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How a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Changed My Life
01-05-2020
I used to work in a great job and was studying at University, however I became unwell about…
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My support workers help give me confidence and willpower – Charles’s Story
09-03-2020
Charles has been with MIFWA on a Tailored Individual Support Plan via the NDIS since January 2016 after…
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Darren’s Story of Recovery
26-02-2020
I suffered a brain injury resulting from a car accident a number of years ago. My mate and…
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Igniting Passion for Art: Monica’s Story
24-02-2020
Monica hails from Romania and has been attending Lorikeet Centre for a few years. She is a regular…
Read moreSchizophrenia – toward deeper understanding of the lived experience
20-05-2019
Schizophrenia Awareness Week is an important part of our annual calendar. MIFWA began as a community organisation almost…
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