Meet Amanda, a 37-year-old woman who has faced significant challenges. Living with anxiety, PTSD, and legal blindness, Amanda has encountered obstacles that many of us might find daunting. Yet Amanda’s story is one of resilience and courage, thanks to the support and resources she has embraced along the way.
Many of us often feel unsure about the future, especially young people who are finding their feet from high school into adulthood. From making new friends in high school to applying for jobs, facing rejections, landing a first job, learning to drive, and embracing independence – these milestones can be exciting but overwhelming. Fortunately, young people experiencing feelings of overwhelm or uncertainty have a place to turn for help: the headspace Outreach Program.
In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses.
Year 12 student Sarah is preparing to finish her Higher School Certificate (HSC) with a newfound sense of hope and confidence, thanks to the support of the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) Service.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with Mission Australia who delivers The Way Back Support Service Western NSW – a program that is making a real difference in people’s lives.
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While believing he would never feel better, Warren joined Roadmaps at the suggestion of his Mental Health Counsellor. Warren was initially a reluctant participant but attended with a faint hope of something good coming from it.
The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with the Benevolent Society, supporting the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) program. This program provides positive support for vulnerable young people and their families and carers, through its early intervention mental health services.
Early intervention supports vulnerable people to manage issues before they reach a crisis point. The RYMH has shared a case study of a 15-year-old First Nations Young person who was referred into the program in 2023.
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The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPS) is a non-clinical, community-based support program for people living with severe mental illness.
The CPS Program connects clients with a non-clinical recovery coach who supports clients to identify and achieve their goals and reconnect to the things they love. The team provides one-on-one coaching and works in partnership with family members and carers (where possible).