Mind Australia gave me more confidence

Allan explains how getting his hands dirty on our garden project has helped him to cope with anxiety.

 

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“We need more places that support mental health and housing, and we need to keep the NDIS. The NDIS has changed my life; every day I wake up happy, I’ve got a very good support worker and my life is going well now.”

This is Andrea’s message for Homelessness Week 2025 – a time to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness and the solutions needed to end homelessness.

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