Photography: Suzanne Dang
Designers: Rebecca Cobbing Couture, Hunting Faith the Label, Lisah & Nash, HoskiN Designs, I Found Lucy
Accessories Designers: Gill Pyke | Catamation, The Bohemian Original
Makeup: Bellelita Makeup, Joel Richy, Yuki Makeup, Eden McCosker, Caitlyn Worland
Hair: Bry Johns, Celesta Philips, TG's Hair Design, Zoe Hunt, Kallistque Dolls
Stepping Stone
3847 1058 A wonderful community mental health club house which supports all different kinds of mental health support. There are scheduled activities every day for each month - wide range of different activities include yoga, bush walking, and many more. I became a member, and worked a few times in the hospitality unit. I wasn't expected to do everything "fast" and "right". I could go at my own pace, and volunteer for as long or short as I can. I love that I am not rushed. This is why Stepping Stones is so supportive for those in mental health recovery. I always felt welcomed by all the other members too. It's just a very good environment to be in.
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732 24/7 National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence & Counselling Service. I have called this service several times for the rape trauma I faced in the past. This is a very wonderful service, and although I have only used the telephone counselling service several times, the qualified professionals were always very compassionate and helpful. It helps to have a pen and notebook ready before calling, as they tend to give good, practical tips on how to manage the problem you're having at the time. Highly recommend this service.
Lifeline
13 11 14 Lifeline - Available 24/7. I noticed the times I was in distress and called, the calls were confined to a maximum of half an hour or so. It's good to know someone who can listen. This is a free dial call, and treated with full confidentiality. You don't need to mention your name, but depending on the circumstances, they may ask where your location is. I found this service to always be extremely helpful. The telephone volunteers are fully trained, and know what they are doing.
Acute Care Team (24hr QLD Mental Health Support)
1300 642 255 (also known as 1300 MH CALL) - I use this service as an existing patient with the PAH Mental Health teams as I was an in-patient at the hospital. You have the option to speak with a Mental Health Clinician. I found the clinicians generally helpful. I have a long history with the hospital, and they can easily bring up my file - as long as I say who I am. Sometimes I use this line to check on my future appointments with the team.
Online Forum Support
The online forums is a great initiative by Beyond Blue. The forums are fully moderated, and there are Community Champions (title based on their post count) there but they are real people who have gone through traumatic experiences in their lives, and volunteer their time and help on the forums. There are different sections for different topics around mental health such as; Depression, Relationships. There's also a forum for Young People to share, which I'm interested in. If you first stumble upon the forums, I recommend you not to read everything, as it can be easy to get caught up in it all (or maybe just me personally); but start off reading the guides, especially sticky threads to get a feel of that particular section.
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Dec 24, 2018JK Couture VIP Night at Morrison Hotel
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May 17, 20185 Important Things I Learnt At Rehab
Mar 27, 2018My First 6 Months At A Mental Health Rehabilitation Place
Mar 19, 2018A Letter To My 19 Year Old Self
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Jan 11, 2018I Just Want to Sparkle Each Day
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Jan 8, 2018I Am Stronger Cause Of My Parents' Divorce
Dec 9, 2017I Tell You, If I Could Walk Away From These Voices, I Would.
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