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Carer feedback about ADHD My Spirited Child Conference
25-07-2022
MIFWA Carer Services recognise that it can be a common experience for families to support a loved one…
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Hayley Harris celebrates career milestones
19-07-2022
Join MIFWA in congratulating our Mental Health First Aid trainer Hayley Harris (front row far right in the…
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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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Family carers enjoy a retreat at Anapana Ridge
07-07-2022
A recent carers retreat took us to Anapana Ridge for a weekend. The weather was perfect for a…
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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
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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Spotlight Interview: Meet Loki, the therapy dog
27-06-2022
It’s a well-known fact that dogs make great companions. Dogs can provide us with a whole lot of…
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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
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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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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