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Cloé had a profound experience of self-recognition in 2017 when she saw a video about Lana Wachowski, one of the directors of the Matrix, who transitioned in 2012. 

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Two or three years ago, John’s teenage daughter Celine’s* mental health spiralled. She started to disengage at school and home and, struggling to connect with others, began using alcohol and recreational drugs as a coping mechanism.

Now 19, Celine has multiple diagnoses, including autism and anxiety, as well as her issues with alcohol and recreational drugs.

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Ella* says she feels more hopeful for the future after accessing support from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

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Alex says a stay at the Bidi Wungen Kaat Centre in Victoria Park (Western Australia) has kick-started his mental health recovery journey and helped him picture a brighter future.

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Support from his local Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub has helped Chris manage his chronic pain, improve his mental wellbeing and connect more with his community.

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Melanie from Altona (Victoria) says the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs “basically saved my life”.