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How music connects hearts in grief and helps in healing
When musician and anthropologist Glenn McDonald’s mum passed away from suicide in 2011, music played an important part in his recovery. ...
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Empowering young people on the path to recovery through connection to nature
The Outdoor Experience utilises a Bush Adventure Therapy to supports young people struggling with substance abuse and mental health. Learn how the program empowers participants to move forward on their journey to recovery.
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Megaphone stage for Melbourne’s up-and-coming music talents
Some of Melbourne’s most talented emerging artists spent the eve of International Youth Day onstage at the Arts Centre’s Channel contemporary performance space, sharing original music with a captivated crowd at the Artful Dodgers Studios’ Megaphone showcase event.
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Support After Suicide helps Emma navigate parenting while grieving
When Emma walked out of her first counselling session with Support After Suicide counsellor Greg, it felt “like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders”.
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Finding focus outside during Melbourne’s lockdowns
COVID-19 forced many of our programs into remote or outdoor delivery. For Connexions, which supports young people with concurrent mental health and substance misuse problems, the time spent outside wasn’t just a way to get by – it allowed us to introduce a new way of working.
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A safe place to be vulnerable leads Lucy to job-ready confidence
The Jobs Victoria Advocates Program provides the tailored support, information and referrals needed to connect jobseekers with employment. Jesuit Social Services started delivering the program in Melbourne in early 2021 and has since supported more than 600 job-seekers
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Support After Suicide’s first year in NSW
Support After Suicide has been helping people in Victoria navigate the grief and trauma associated with suicide for more than 15 years. As of February 2021, in a new partnership led by StandBy, Support After Suicide has expanded its grief counselling service into New South Wales. ...
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Artful Dodgers Studio concert raises $6000 to engage young people with art and music
For 27 years, Collingwood’s Artful Dodgers Studios has provided a space for young people living in difficult circumstances to unlock their creative potential and build new skills. ...