Friendship is a sheltering tree.Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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We are a not-for-profit charity evolving from the dreams of carers.
With the assistance of those who are as passionate about this venture as we are, we know we will succeed in fulfilling the Naradell dream. It is our intention to meet the need for high quality facilities providing accommodation in a rural setting and an urban activity hub. Both locations will offer a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities for those living with a mental health condition. Communication and co-operation can achieve greater results to benefit our participants which is why we have created the Naradell Information Centre (NIC). We are building a communication channel with other service providers and activity or training based organisations. |
We hope to make a positive difference by:
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Naradell Farm
A farm to be located in the Sunshine Coast region providing short-term or extended term accommodation, activities, education and social interaction.
The farm will also be open for day programs.
The farm will also be open for day programs.
Naradell Hub
A centre to be located in the urban area of the Sunshine Coast providing activities to suit a wide range of interests & physical abilities and the opportunity to acquire skills focused on gaining, or returning to employment. The Hub will also include a cafe (with a kitchen garden) providing training and work experience in hospitality, an open air acoustic performance area, a mini-theatre for movies and other entertainment and much more.
Naradell Information Centre
To provide improved awareness of services, activities and support available on the Sunshine Coast for people living with a mental illness, we are developing the Naradell Information Centre.
This service has already commenced with our website and monthly meetings. We have "What's Happening in our Community" to keep you up-to-date with one-off workshops, forums, expos, conferences etc; "What's Happening at Naradell"; a special page for Carers; a page of Resources; special information about Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support and a general information page.
Our website also has a database where you can conduct a search by area or by category listing various organisations/individuals and their services.
We hold Naradell Information Group meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre. Please note that these are usually not held in January or where the Monday is a public holiday. Precise information on the next Naradell Information Group meeting can be found on our "What's Happening at Naradell" page. All are welcome and we usually have an interesting Guest Speaker.
We are also aware of the need for personal contact in times of stress. This is particularly relevant with a person's initial exposure to mental health and all of its challenges. Because of this, our goal is to develop a physical presence for one-on-one meetings to do all we can to assist in seeking the most suitable support as everyone has different needs.
This service has already commenced with our website and monthly meetings. We have "What's Happening in our Community" to keep you up-to-date with one-off workshops, forums, expos, conferences etc; "What's Happening at Naradell"; a special page for Carers; a page of Resources; special information about Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support and a general information page.
Our website also has a database where you can conduct a search by area or by category listing various organisations/individuals and their services.
We hold Naradell Information Group meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre. Please note that these are usually not held in January or where the Monday is a public holiday. Precise information on the next Naradell Information Group meeting can be found on our "What's Happening at Naradell" page. All are welcome and we usually have an interesting Guest Speaker.
We are also aware of the need for personal contact in times of stress. This is particularly relevant with a person's initial exposure to mental health and all of its challenges. Because of this, our goal is to develop a physical presence for one-on-one meetings to do all we can to assist in seeking the most suitable support as everyone has different needs.
The People We Will Help
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The Carers in our group live and breathe the daily challenges faced by those they care for. Collectively, we have decades of experience and knowledge in regard to mental health and are therefore very much aware of the wide gap in support. To our knowledge, no other group or facility exists on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, focusing on mental health challenges as a full day activity centre with accommodation in a rural setting.
Similarly, no facility exists in the urban area providing a variety of activities to suit a wide range of interests and differing levels of fitness. Many of our activities will be designed to provide a sense of purpose and achievement. Both facilities will also provide training, education and career counselling opportunities aimed at assisting in commencement of employment, or return to employment. |
The facilities and activities provided at Naradell Farm and Naradell Hub will be designed to benefit those 18 years and over living with a mental health condition and who generally fall into the following main groups of mental disorders: Mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar) Anxiety disorders (including OCD) Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) Trauma related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder) |
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Our Committee
Our Committee was formed in 2018 and there were times when we felt Naradell was splashing about in a spaghetti sea of red tape.
Gradually we found those markers bobbing about, added them to our collection and are making our way to shore. |
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Terms & Conditions
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Our Hummingbird will take you Home.
