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ARAFEMI Victoria Incorporated - more detail »»
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ARAFEMI provides statewide support and advocacy to families and carers of people with a mental illness (education, Helpline, support groups, counselling) and housing support and rehabilitation care to people with chronic mental health issues.…
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My son had schizophrenia for over 20 years when I first came into contact with ARAFEMI. I had never talked about it before, I felt so much fear, shame and grief - I was stuck in managing the day to day - wishing my beautiful son would get better. I felt that I had lost myself and felt very depressed. Meeting other carers and the workers was like a life-line, I realised that it was okay to look aft…
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ARAFEMI provides statewide support and advocacy to families and carers of people with a mental illness (education, Helpline, support groups, counselling) and housing support and rehabilitation care to people with chronic mental health issues.…
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My son had schizophrenia for over 20 years when I first came into contact with ARAFEMI. I had never talked about it before, I felt so much fear, shame and grief - I was stuck in managing the day to day - wishing my beautiful son would get better. I felt that I had lost myself and felt very depressed. Meeting other carers and the workers was like a life-line, I realised that it was okay to look aft…
Entry Last Updated :11-Feb-2010
ASCA Adults Surviving Child Abuse - more detail »»
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ASCA is a national charity which works to advance the wellbeing of people and communities affected by child abuse.…
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Forget-me-knot Day is a national Australian Day on which all Australians unite in support of Australian adult survivors of child abuse. It is held on the second Friday in November, although events are held through the whole month of November. For ASCA however every day is a forget-me-knot Day and our Forget-me-knot Appeal is open all year round.…
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ASCA is a national charity which works to advance the wellbeing of people and communities affected by child abuse.…
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Forget-me-knot Day is a national Australian Day on which all Australians unite in support of Australian adult survivors of child abuse. It is held on the second Friday in November, although events are held through the whole month of November. For ASCA however every day is a forget-me-knot Day and our Forget-me-knot Appeal is open all year round.…
Entry Last Updated :15-Jun-2010
beyondblue: the national depression initiative - more detail »»
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beyondblue: the national depression initiative beyondblue’s main aims are to raise awareness of depression, help to reduce the stigma associated with the illness and encourage people to seek help if they think they may be depressed. For more information about depression, anxiety and related substance-use disorders, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or…
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beyondblue Rural Advertising Campaign to Tackle Depression in Men beyondblue information line - 1300 22 4636 "In Australia, approximately one male farmer dies from suicide every four days.* Depression is a high risk factor for suicide. Let's get the message out to the country that it's an illness, not a weakness and men shouldn't be ashamed to ask for help." Jeff Kennett, Chairman of beyondblu…
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beyondblue: the national depression initiative beyondblue’s main aims are to raise awareness of depression, help to reduce the stigma associated with the illness and encourage people to seek help if they think they may be depressed. For more information about depression, anxiety and related substance-use disorders, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or…
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beyondblue Rural Advertising Campaign to Tackle Depression in Men beyondblue information line - 1300 22 4636 "In Australia, approximately one male farmer dies from suicide every four days.* Depression is a high risk factor for suicide. Let's get the message out to the country that it's an illness, not a weakness and men shouldn't be ashamed to ask for help." Jeff Kennett, Chairman of beyondblu…
Entry Last Updated :06-Sep-2006
Black Dog Institute - more detail »»
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The Black Dog Institute is an educational, clinical and research facility dedicated to the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. The Institute's Mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of these mental illnesses and in so doing, improve the lives of those affected - and in turn- the lives of their family and friends.…
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The Black Dog Institute is expanding its reach - into rural areas, including taking its GP training program into the country. Through its Rural Ambassador Program it will continue to help rural communities access the work of the Institute.…
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The Black Dog Institute is an educational, clinical and research facility dedicated to the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. The Institute's Mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of these mental illnesses and in so doing, improve the lives of those affected - and in turn- the lives of their family and friends.…
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The Black Dog Institute is expanding its reach - into rural areas, including taking its GP training program into the country. Through its Rural Ambassador Program it will continue to help rural communities access the work of the Institute.…
Entry Last Updated :03-Dec-2007
CAN Mental Health Inc. - more detail »»
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CAN (Mental Health) Inc. is an independent, not for profit, consumer run organisation for people with a mental illness. CAN manages the Pitane Recovery Centre, the first and only consumer run recovery centre servicing New South Wales. CAN also delivers support services to mental health consumers through the National Community Connections Project. This project is comprised of two programs:…
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CAN (Mental Health) Inc. was recently selected as one of three national finalists for the 2008 Westpac Community Idol Awards sponsored by OurCommunity.com.…
Organisation purpose :
CAN (Mental Health) Inc. is an independent, not for profit, consumer run organisation for people with a mental illness. CAN manages the Pitane Recovery Centre, the first and only consumer run recovery centre servicing New South Wales. CAN also delivers support services to mental health consumers through the National Community Connections Project. This project is comprised of two programs:…
Organisation news :
CAN (Mental Health) Inc. was recently selected as one of three national finalists for the 2008 Westpac Community Idol Awards sponsored by OurCommunity.com.…
Entry Last Updated :18-Aug-2008
Challenge Southern Highlands-Welby Garden Centre - more detail »»
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Provides Supported Employment for Intellectually Disabled…
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34 year old male participant, diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Living independently with parental support. Travels by public transport for employment at Welby Garden Centre for the past 18 years. Trained in all aspects of nursery activities as well as distribution and light assembly. His independance is a direct result of the support and incouragement of the Welby Staff and Trainers.…
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Provides Supported Employment for Intellectually Disabled…
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34 year old male participant, diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Living independently with parental support. Travels by public transport for employment at Welby Garden Centre for the past 18 years. Trained in all aspects of nursery activities as well as distribution and light assembly. His independance is a direct result of the support and incouragement of the Welby Staff and Trainers.…
Entry Last Updated :25-Jul-2008
GROW - more detail »»
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Mutual support groups with a 12 step recovery-focused program for mental health. Additionally, supported accommodation programs and dual diagnosis rehab program located near Liverpool, NSW. Groups in all States and Territories throughout Australia.…
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"Instead of my life being finished, it was really just beginning. The others in the group believed in me, so I was able to begin to believe in myself. Where there was darkness and despair, GROW gave me a way through". Joe…
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Mutual support groups with a 12 step recovery-focused program for mental health. Additionally, supported accommodation programs and dual diagnosis rehab program located near Liverpool, NSW. Groups in all States and Territories throughout Australia.…
Organisation news :
"Instead of my life being finished, it was really just beginning. The others in the group believed in me, so I was able to begin to believe in myself. Where there was darkness and despair, GROW gave me a way through". Joe…
Entry Last Updated :11-Mar-2010
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury - more detail »»
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Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury is located in Gordon, on the North Shore of Sydney. We began as a Lifeline centre providing the 24 hour telephone counselling service and evolved to provide a range of additional services to the community - including face-to-face counselling, emergency relief for food and utility expenses (for the Ku-ring-gai / Hornsby area), suicide support programs, support line, a…
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Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line. Today over 450,000 calls are answered Australia wide.…
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Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury is located in Gordon, on the North Shore of Sydney. We began as a Lifeline centre providing the 24 hour telephone counselling service and evolved to provide a range of additional services to the community - including face-to-face counselling, emergency relief for food and utility expenses (for the Ku-ring-gai / Hornsby area), suicide support programs, support line, a…
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Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line. Today over 450,000 calls are answered Australia wide.…
Entry Last Updated :02-Sep-2010
Limelight Foundation Incorporated - more detail »»
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The Limelight Foundation Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation, offering support services associated with depression, anxiety, mental disorders and stress related issues. Limelight foundation’s outlook is to be involved with the community, metropolitan and rural; in battling mental disorders. The services offered by the Limelight Foundation are free and available to ALL Australians whether…
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The Limelight Foundation Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation, offering support services associated with depression, anxiety, mental disorders and stress related issues. Limelight foundation’s outlook is to be involved with the community, metropolitan and rural; in battling mental disorders. The services offered by the Limelight Foundation are free and available to ALL Australians whether…
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Entry Last Updated :07-Oct-2005
Mandala Community Counselling Service - more detail »»
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Mandala Community Counselling Service is a unique charitable counselling organisation established to address the mental health needs of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our community. Free long term counselling and psychotherapy is offered and professional counsellors and psychologists volunteer their time to those disadvantaged people who would not otherwise be able to ac…
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Sally was a 26 year old single mother with three young children living in government housing and on unemployment benefits. She had left home and school at 15, after her mother died, in order to escape her alcoholic and abusive stepfather. Her relationships experience mirrored that of her mother with an intergenerational pattern of physical and emotional abuse. Sally suffered from low self esteem a…
Organisation purpose :
Mandala Community Counselling Service is a unique charitable counselling organisation established to address the mental health needs of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our community. Free long term counselling and psychotherapy is offered and professional counsellors and psychologists volunteer their time to those disadvantaged people who would not otherwise be able to ac…
Organisation news :
Sally was a 26 year old single mother with three young children living in government housing and on unemployment benefits. She had left home and school at 15, after her mother died, in order to escape her alcoholic and abusive stepfather. Her relationships experience mirrored that of her mother with an intergenerational pattern of physical and emotional abuse. Sally suffered from low self esteem a…
Entry Last Updated :06-Sep-2006
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