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Loneliness

In a three-part podcast series we explore loneliness. We interview people from different backgrounds to find out what loneliness means and what we can do about it.

Listen: Loneliness part 1: What is loneliness?

Louise Forster wanted to find out more about being lonely – how our personalities, where we live and what happens along our life journey can contribute to loneliness.

Listen: Loneliness part 2: Why do we feel lonely?

Loneliness is often linked to an event, like the death of a loved one. Or it can stem from other changes in our lives, like employment, health, relationships or living arrangements.

Listen: Loneliness part 3: What can we do about loneliness?

In part three we looked at the loneliness that can happen when we move away from family and friends. We finished the series by sharing eight tips that may be useful to help with loneliness.

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"If I spend too much energy in a day, I will be in bed for the next two days. It's not normal. I don't have a social life,”

Jessica, Chorus Voices Loneliness podcast

“To make yourself open and vulnerable, and then to recognise people are kind and they're human - there was something really powerful for me in that.”

Emma, Chorus Voices Loneliness podcast

My child would say: “Don't speak to me. I don't want anyone to know that we're English. And don't speak to me in French, because your French is so bad.”

Jane, Chorus Voices Loneliness podcast

Listen: Wellness at work

Looking after our mental health helps us be our best at work. We perform better as teams and make good decisions. We talked to the experts about mental wellbeing for staff and volunteers.

Listen: Mental health recovery

Dan Minchin spoke to Jerry Caruana from our Bunbury mental health team about the Chorus mental health philosophy that people can and do recover from mental illness. Everyone in the program is treated as equal and self-esteem is a key part of the recovery process.

Listen: A very merry unbirthday to you

Judith Hatton uncovered Lex’s joy, determination and extraordinary mental health journey. Once not able to leave the house, Lex is now achieving the dream of becoming a fashion designer.

Mental Health Week

Chorus took part in community events during Mental Health Week, including a Mad Hatter Tea Party in Albany, the Bunbury Mental Health Expo, a barbecue for World Mental Health Day in Fremantle and Wellness Wednesday Expo in Peel. 

We provided ‘brain food’ and inspirational quotes at the Mental Health Expo.

Read: Personalised mental health recovery plan

“One of the key things that’s really important when people are unwell is to maintain some hope,” says Jerry Caruana from the Bunbury mental health team. “And there is hope — there always is hope."

Read: Mental health services for rural youth

People aren’t as socially connected as they used to be and the result is they’re not equipped with skills such as making calls to get a job interview or visiting the bank for a loan application. We talked about the challenges of living in a country area and how it can impact on mental health.

Colour with Chorus

As part of Mental Health Week 2018, we created a uniquely Australian colouring book to help customers get into a meditative state, reduce stress and anxiety, let go of negative thoughts, work on their mindfulness and focus on the present. Colouring has many benefits and allows people to tap into their creative side whilst switching off from technology. Click here to download a copy of ‘Colour with Chorus’.

Read: 'Make your Mark' exhibition in Bunbury

The 'Make your Mark' exhibition displayed art showing people's expression of their mental health journey.

Read: Chorus Bunbury in The South Western Times

Mental health issues can affect any one of us. “We need to look out for each other,” said Jerry Caruana in the South Western Times.

Read: Cooking for mental health

"It's okay to not be okay,” said Rebecca from Chorus UCook program in the Mandurah Mail. The program helped people on their mental health recovery journey by teaching things like music, art and cooking.

Read: Toby’s story

Finding meaningful employment can be a way to help with mental health recovery. Toby drew on his experience to help others. He talked to the Fremantle Herald and Community News about his journey to employment with Chorus.

Sunshine & smiles at Neighbour Day

Chorus and the residents of Medina joined forces at Neighbour Day with activities including drumming, rock painting, face painting, ping pong and basketball. We also enjoyed healthy food and massages.

Art therapy

Chorus was on the Mandurah foreshore for Wellness Wednesday to talk about how we help support people on their mental health recovery journey, including through art.

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