Flourish Australia

09/10/2026

We're excited to be part of the Government House Open Day tomorrow! 🌿

If you're visiting Government House in Yarralumla, be sure to stop by Flourish Australia at Booth 4 and connect with our friendly team.

Explore our interactive "What Makes You Flourish?" display, add your message to our community tree, learn more about mental health, wellbeing and recovery, and discover how Flourish Australia supports people and communities to thrive.

Whether you'd like to have a chat, pick up some resources, subscribe to our newsletter, or simply share what helps you flourish, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Booth 4
📅 Saturday 10 October
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Government House, Yarralumla ACT

Come and help our tree flourish, one message at a time. 🌳💚

07/10/2026

🎨 Together We Thrive | Buckingham House Mental Health Month Art Show 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, connection and community.

In recognition of Mental Health Month, this special exhibition showcases artworks created by people we support, highlighting the power of creativity, self-expression and belonging.

✨ Explore the exhibition
✨ Meet artists and connect with community members
✨ Participate in a silent auction featuring selected artworks

📅 Thursday 22 October 2026
📍 Buckingham House, 43–45 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills
🕔 Doors open 5:00pm | Official opening 6:30pm

Register now: https://buckhouseartshow2026.eventbrite.com.au

06/10/2026

Mental Health Month 2026 | Together We Thrive

This Mental Health Month, we're celebrating the power of connection, community and belonging.

The theme Together We Thrive reminds us that when people feel connected, valued and supported, they are better able to flourish and live meaningful lives.

Throughout October, Flourish Australia is hosting a range of events and activities across our services and communities, creating opportunities to come together, share experiences, celebrate creativity and promote positive mental health: https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/news/mental-health-month-2026-together-we-thrive

We invite you to join us throughout the month as we recognise recovery, resilience and the importance of supporting one another.

Learn more about Mental Health Month and upcoming events on our website.

22/09/2026

The September edition of Panorama has arrived! 🎉

Packed with inspiring stories, reflections and updates from across Flourish Australia, this month's award-winning magazine highlights the people, experiences and achievements shaping our communities.

📖 In this issue:
• Redman: Poetry in Public and in Print
• How Are People Reacting to NDIS Changes?
• Building Confidence Through Small, Consistent Changes
• Stories and updates from around Flourish Australia

Take a moment to explore the latest edition and celebrate the voices, experiences and successes that make our organisation stronger.

👉 Read the September edition here: https://www.flipsnack.com/flourish_australia/panorama-september-2026

17/09/2026

"Don't be scared to get hurt."

For Norman, these words have become a guiding principle in life. With encouragement from his support team, he's pursuing a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services and building a future filled with possibility.

His story is a reminder that recovery is about taking action, embracing opportunities and moving forward one step at a time.

Read Norman's story: https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/story/norman-open-door-life

For Norman, one idea has become a guiding principle in life:"Don't be scared to get hurt."It's a lesson he has learned through his experiences and one he continues to put into practice while attending Flourish Australia's Liverpool service.Norman says support from the team has encouraged him to thin...

10/09/2026

Women's Health Week is Australia's largest annual event dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people. This year's theme,"Do it anyway", encourages taking small steps to prioritise your health and wellbeing, in whatever way feels right for you.

Today, as part of Women's Health Week, our staff attended a webinar presented by Caroline Gurvich on the connection between hormonal changes and mental health across the female lifespan. The session highlighted how hormonal changes during different life stages can influence mental wellbeing and the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of women's health experiences.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to learn more about women's health, start conversations, and prioritise wellbeing for themselves and those around them.

Thank you to Caroline Gurvich for sharing her expertise and insights with our teams.

09/09/2026

A conversation could change a life. 💛

This R U OK? Day, we're reminded that meaningful conversations don't need to be perfect, they just need to start.

Taking a moment to check in with a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour can help someone feel seen, heard and supported.

At Flourish Australia, we believe connection is a powerful part of wellbeing and recovery. Together, let's make time to ask, listen and support one another.

💛 Ask R U OK?
💛 Listen with care
💛 Encourage action
💛 Check in again

Because a conversation could change a life.

08/09/2026

Lived experience is at the heart of Flourish Australia’s approach to recovery-oriented practice.

In our new video, peer workers and leaders share how the intentional use of lived experience creates connection, inspires hope and supports people on their recovery journeys.

The video explores the unique contribution of peer work and the difference it makes for the people, families and communities we support. It also highlights initiatives that are helping to strengthen and sustain peer practice across Flourish Australia, including the Peer Workforce Framework and Peer Co-Reflection Guidelines.

These perspectives reflect our ongoing commitment to safe, ethical and recovery-oriented practice, and to ensuring lived experience continues to play a meaningful role across our organisation.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about the impact of peer work at Flourish Australia.

02/09/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium.

Stigma and discrimination continue to affect millions of Australians experiencing mental health challenges. Join people with lived and living experience, families, carers, advocates, researchers, professionals, policymakers and community organisations to explore solutions, share knowledge and help drive meaningful change.

📅 Monday 14 September 2026
📍 Naarm/Melbourne and online
💻 Free to attend

This national event will bring together diverse voices to discuss the personal, social and systemic impacts of stigma and discrimination, identify priorities for action, and contribute to recommendations for the National Mental Health Commission.

Learn more and register: https://www.stigmaanddiscriminationreductionsymposium.com.au/