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Empowering Mental Health Recovery in Sydney
Established to support individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, Flourish Australia empowers people to overcome everyday obstacles and lead fulfilling lives. Our peer-led approach, where over 50% of staff have personal experience with mental health issues, ensures genuine understanding and tailored support. We specialise in NDIS services, employment programs, and community-based initiatives, prioritising individual choice and recovery-oriented outcomes.With a focus on innovation, we co-design services with clients and partners to address housing, social inclusion, and physical wellbeing. Recognised for our award-winning media and community impact, we advocate for systemic change while maintaining rigorous governance and ethical practices. Our commitment to diversity and regional expansion ensures accessible support across urban, rural, and remote communities.
Services
NDIS Support
Peer Workforce Programs
Employment Services
Community Businesses
Workplace Mental Health Training
Supported Independent Living
Disability Employment Services
Housing Assistance
Social Inclusion Programs
Health & Wellbeing Support
Highlights and features
- We employ over 50% peer workers with lived mental health experience
- Specialise in NDIS eligibility and support coordination since scheme inception
- Offer innovative programs like Resolve and Back on Track Health
- Provide employment pathways through social enterprises and DES services
- Deliver workplace mental health training to major corporations
What people say
Genuine understanding
Life-changing support
Empathetic staff
Successful outcomes
Community integration
Services
NDIS Support
We provide comprehensive NDIS services including plan management, support coordination, and specialist disability accommodation. Our peer workers help participants navigate the scheme while delivering recovery-focused supports in housing, employment, and social inclusion. With deep understanding of psychosocial disabilities, we create individualised plans that align with NDIS quality standards and participant goals.
Peer Workforce Programs
Over half our staff have lived experience of mental health challenges. This unique workforce delivers authentic peer support through mentoring, recovery groups, and one-on-one assistance. Our peer workers receive specialised training to help clients build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Employment Services
Our Disability Employment Services (DES) help clients find and maintain meaningful work. We offer vocational training, resume development, and workplace adjustments support. Through social enterprises like cleaning and packaging businesses, we provide hands-on experience in supported environments while connecting clients with open employment opportunities in the broader community.
Community Businesses
Our commercial services include cleaning, gardening, and packaging operations that create employment pathways for people with mental health challenges. These businesses operate to industry standards while providing therapeutic work environments. Clients gain practical skills, work experience, and financial independence through supported roles with mentoring from experienced staff.
Workplace Mental Health Training
We deliver evidence-based mental health workshops for workplaces, including manager training and staff resilience programs. Our services help organisations implement peer support systems, develop mental health policies, and create inclusive environments. Training covers anxiety management, reasonable adjustments, and early intervention strategies to improve workplace wellbeing and productivity.
People
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC
Patron
Governor of New South Wales and official patron of Flourish Australia, bringing significant community leadership and advocacy for mental health initiatives.
Bruce
Peer Support Worker
Based in Moree, NSW, Bruce uses his lived experience to support others in mental health recovery while sharing insights through client testimonials.
Carol
Client Storyteller
From Hervey Bay, Carol shares her recovery journey to inspire others, demonstrating the impact of peer support in finding belonging.
Helena
Client Advocate
Based in Blacktown, Helena advocates for housing support services through her personal story of building independent family life.
Mattie
Community Artist
A creative advocate who uses painting to promote wellbeing, sharing experiences through Flourish Australia's Panorama Magazine.
Questions
What mental health services does Flourish Australia offer?
We provide NDIS support, peer workforce programs, employment services, community businesses, and workplace mental health training across NSW and other regions.
How can I access NDIS services?
Contact our team on 1300 356 874 for NDIS eligibility assessment, plan management, and support coordination services tailored to psychosocial disabilities.
Do you offer emergency mental health support?
For emergencies, call 000 or Lifeline's Crisis Hotline 13 11 14. We provide urgent referrals but don't operate 24/7 crisis services directly.
Can I get job support with mental health challenges?
Our DES services offer vocational training, resume help, and workplace adjustments. Social enterprises provide supported employment in cleaning, packaging, and maintenance roles.
How do peer workers help mental health recovery?
Peer workers with lived experience provide mentoring, recovery groups, and practical support, sharing strategies that helped their own recovery journeys while maintaining professional boundaries.
What areas do you service?
We operate in Sydney, regional NSW, Queensland, and South Australia with 40+ offices including Armidale, Broken Hill, and Wollongong.
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