Our stories
When Spresa reached out to Mind Australia for support she was struggling with self-confidence, anxiety and stress.
On top of this, Spresa says her family were experiencing health challenges and her relationships with other members of the family had deteriorated.
Connecting with community is something that has not come easily for Salesi – more commonly known as ‘Charlie’.
Mind Australia Occupational Therapist Sasha Chopra says having a safe space to feel connected and share your feelings is equally important for clients and practitioners.
Working with Mind’s allied health team, Sasha provides mental health support via telehealth and by visiting Victorian NDIS participants in their homes.
Mind Australia Peer Practitioner Jesse Rochow says peer support brings acceptance, empathy and understanding into a person’s mental health recovery journey.
Peer practitioners, like Jesse, use their own lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges to provide practical and emotional support to others who are struggling.
Mind Australia Community Mental Health Practitioner Alicia Hodgson knows firsthand the importance of being able to access appropriate and timely mental health support for young people.
Art and photography have helped Christine - a mental health carer for her husband and two daughters - process and express her feelings, and improve mental health literacy in her community.