Louise struggles daily with an alcohol addiction. She tries to keep her battle private, but over the years her addictions have gradually overtaken and coloured most of her life. Her work has become spasmodic and her contact with friends and family was diminishing. Louise’s GP suggested that social prescribing might help and asked if she…
Sylvia is desperately lonely. Now aged 70, she has watched by as her social circle has slowly diminished. Living in a rural community can be isolating, especially so given Sylvia’s mental health concerns. With seemingly all her friends either moving away or passing away, Sylvia felt that her life was at a crossroads. She was…
Due to a work-related injury two years ago, Corey underwent shoulder reconstruction, hip replacement and hernia operations. Following Corey’s injury, his employer offered him light duties for 12 months. However, on completion of the 12 months, his employment was terminated on medical grounds due to being unable to return to his previous role as an…
Graham didn’t hesitate at all when his dad needed help. A lot of help. And when Graham needed help himself, PCCS was there to guide him through the unchartered waters of a new disability. He flew to New Zealand in December 2013 after his dad Tony was attacked and left in a coma for 90 days. He left behind his wife and…
With PCCS’ help, 56 year-old Charlotte has benefited immensely from being able to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). When PCCS Social Worker, Bonnie, first met Charlotte, she was calling the PCCS office multiple times per day. Combined with many complex health issues, including schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, a double fusion of her…
Helen had her previously-declined application approved by the NDIS within two weeks of PCCS providing assistance. Herself a former social worker and Olympic medallist(!), Helen has repeatedly expressed her gratitude to the GP Social Work Connect program team at PCCS for their support and advised she would not have been able to successfully access the…
A 62-year-old mother of two, grandmother of three and wife to partner Frank, couldn’t get off her couch. Life was simple, Teresa woke up, had breakfast, had her morning coffee, got dressed and said good morning to her husband and grandchildren, before turning her attention for the next seven hours on her couch watching television.…
Jacinda had a past history of trauma, homelessness, and abuse. Jacinda comes to the PCCS Hub₁ Safe Space at Mermaid Beach as she likes the staff, is able to get something to eat and is able to escape the streets for a couple of hours. She had been noted by Hub₁ staff as becoming increasingly…
Not all workplace injuries are physical. Brad developed stress, anxiety and depression after experiencing bullying in the workplace. His mood and emotional wellbeing were impacted, which led Brad to breaking point. With the workplace bullying sustained over several years, Brad had formed a distorted view of his self-worth. Eventually, feeling unsupported by his workplace’s approach…
