Accessing support for issues relating to mental health in youth – especially during recent times of the COVID-19 – have been addressed, with the availability of a new outreach service officially launching this August by MercyCare.

The Record Magazine Issue 20. Photo: Jamie O'Brien. Front Cover: Feby Plando. In this Issue 20 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Wellbeing’. It is a topic that I believe will be close to many people. The 2017 figures reveal that almost one in five Australians have experienced symptoms of a mental health issue during the last twelve months, with anxiety being the ...

Anna had a life-changing experience after moving to the Emmaus Community. Photo: Theresia Titus. Moving to the Emmaus Community in March this year has had  a significant impact on Anna’s life. The Emmaus Community provides long term independent community living for people of adult age who live with mental health issues. The Archdiocesan social service agency supports and encour...