Sue Brown

Get Growing News

Get Growing is an evidence-based, peer to peer mental wellbeing Program developed by Grow Australia for young people aged 11 to 17 years. The Get Growing Program has its foundations deeply rooted in the original Grow Program of Recovery and Personal Development, developed by people with a lived experience of mental illness. Get Growing is

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John’s Recovery Journey

I’d been struggling with my mental health issues since age twenty-five when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I experience mainly major depression, which regularly leaves me feeling empty, down and feeling that life is meaningless, for no apparent reason. I now know this is the chemical, or psychiatric part of my illness. I regularly see a psychiatrist and

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GROW eStore now Open!

GROW Australia is thrilled to open our new online eStore to our Growers. Starting small, we have a select range of wonderful gender neutral adult wearable merchandise for you to enjoy and show your love for GROW. In addition, the fabulous 65th Anniversary Edition of Growing to Recovery – Reading for Mental Health (Vol 2)

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THANK YOU to our volunteers

This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to thank more than 300 amazing Growers who go above and beyond to ensure those in need of our Grow Program feel supported in their recovery journey. Our GROW volunteers play such a significant role in both the governance and operational aspects of our organisation. From protecting

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