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Melanie’s story – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub saved my life

Melanie from Altona (Victoria) says the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs “basically saved my life”.
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Linda’s story - How the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs have helped me

Linda says she doesn’t know where she would be without the support of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

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Mary’s story – how caring for carers benefits everyone

As a long-time carer, Mary Hollick knows how challenging navigating the mental health system in Victoria can be. The 70-year-old from Ballarat has, at various times, cared for her mother, her sister and her son, who all experienced mental health challenges for lengthy periods of their lives. 

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Greg’s story – giving back through gardening

Greg has channelled his passion for gardening to give back to his Haven community and show how much their support has meant to him. 

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Shaun’s story – feeling settled at Haven

After years of living on 12-month leases Shaun is finally feeling settled at the Haven Foundation’s housing with support residence in Pakenham (Victoria).

The 40-year-old spent a number of years moving between housing services, but he was never able to feel at home because of the impermanent tenancy arrangements. 

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Judith’s story – a home away from home for carers

Judith Wright, a long-time carer from Creswick in central-west Victoria, says being at the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre is so warm that it feels like a second home.