Over five years, Cassandra worked with Recovery Coach, Jane Brow, at Stride’s previous Bathurst location. From her first visit until today, Cassandra had the support to make incremental and meaningful changes to gain a more positive outlook on life.

Alex’s story is one of resilience. After battling depression and obsessive-compulsive behaviors since high school, he found new hope in late 2022 with the headspace Early Psychosis team. In January 2023, Alex joined the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) program, determined to rebuild his confidence and find meaningful work.

Stride Hub Springwood helped me as a 66-year-old suffering with mental health issues. They provided free courses that really helped get me the help I needed.

All staff members showed understanding and compassion for my individual situation. I cannot recommend this team highly enough. They were always willing to help and listen and suggest solutions. I am so grateful to have found and used Stride.

Bailey has been with headspace Meadowbrook for 5 months, and was referred to our Work and Study Program. The program has enabled Bailey to secure a traineeship and help improve his daily life. He’s gained new skills and confidence to socialise with others, catch public transport and learn about the IT trade.

Bailey has worked closely with our Vocational Specialist, Aulagia throughout his time with headspace Meadowbrook. We are incredibly proud to share his journey.

When asked about his experience with headspace, Bailey said, “I can actually have a life now. Before I could never leave the house, now I can go anywhere and talk to random people that I would never have spoken to. I can hold actual conversation and be a person, instead of a recluse. The best thing about the work and study program is that you care, instead of seeing a piece of paper. You listen to people.”

I was first introduced to Stride in 2016, when I was staying at an aged care facility. I suffer from OCD, which is not completely disabling but has the potential to affect the activities I do in my daily life.

Lisa is a client of Stride and shares her story on her mental health journey and setting goals with the help of a Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach.

Having a support worker or recovery coach from Stride has helped me to stay on track with my recovery and keep my bipolar disorder at bay. It is wonderful to have a debrief with someone each week and check in to make sure that you are still on top of things and if you are not feeling so great you that support is at hand. The NDIS helps me access support more easily and affordably.