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Category: Real Stories

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Category: Real Stories

If you have ever been to Hartley’s community dining room in Prahran, you likely will have spotted Ian Harris flaunting a black, …
Prior to migrating to Australia, Jun worked for 20 years in the massage industry. Sadly, his qualifications were not recognised here, so …
Simon feels his experience working at the Welcome Centre has helped him reflect on his own experiences as a migrant coming from …
Anthony volunteers as a Crisis Support worker. He supports people over the phone who may be facing a mental health crisis, and …
Before long, Fae was making use of her skills volunteering as an Emergency Relief interviewer. After a few weeks she began volunteering …
As a Crisis Support worker Amy supports people over the phone who are experiencing mental health crisis. Although her volunteer work can …
Stacey started volunteering at the Welcome Centre during Melbourne’s lockdowns. When beginning her volunteer journey with the Welcome Centre, Stacey didn’t know …
The rising cost of living means many people will face a tough time this winter. More and more people are finding themselves …
Josephine* and Steve* will be the first to tell you that life as a full-time carer is hard work. When they made …