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Join Us for A Night Under The Stars to Raise Funds for Regional Mental Health
12-11-2021
‘A Night Under the Stars’ is a cocktail gala seeking to unite regional, remote and rural towns in…
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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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Knowing Better – A Poem by Jill
11-11-2021
Jill’s poem was awarded Equal First Place in our Lorikeet Poetry Competition 2021. The theme was ‘Strength and…
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Winners of the Lorikeet Open Your Mind Poetry Competition 2021
11-11-2021
This year the theme for the Lorikeet Poetry Competition was ‘Strength and Courage to Overcome Adversity’ and we…
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Rod’s Self-Compassionate Letter
09-11-2021
The following is a self-compassionate letter that Rod has written to himself to refer to when unwell or…
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Meet the MIFWA Team – Rahul Seth, Community Mental Health Worker
29-10-2021
At MIFWA, we could not do what we do without our passionate team, who are key to achieving…
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Carer Support Throughout the Pandemic
14-10-2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Australia, I had an adult son living near Melbourne who was…
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Launch of the Finding North Network
21-09-2021
The Finding North Network – A new online leadership community for people with mental health conditions A new…
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Shining a Light on the Parent Peer Support Program
07-09-2021
“I am much happier after three months already with having your support. I can now see a light…
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