The Peer Practice

✨ New Blog Post from Anna ✨

We’re proud to share a powerful and deeply personal piece written by our peer worker, Anna: “What I’ve Learned From Living With Bipolar Disorder for 20 Years.”

In this blog, Anna reflects on the realities of living with bipolar disorder, the stigma that can come with diagnosis, and the importance of hope, connection and being truly seen as a person — not a label.

Stories like Anna’s are a reminder of the strength, insight and compassion that lived experience brings to peer work 💚

You can read the full blog via the link below.

Living With Bipolar Disorder — The Peer Practice A bipolar diagnosis can land heavily. For many people, it arrives wrapped in fear, warnings, and worst‑case stories. The language surrounding bipolar disorder is often saturated with deficit and danger, leaving newly diagnosed people wondering what parts of themselves they’ll have to lose in ord...

✨ Welcome to The Peer Practice, Ryan ✨

We’re excited to welcome Ryan to the team!

Ryan brings a caring, grounded and respectful approach to peer support, with a strong focus on advocacy, connection and helping people work towards the things that matter most to them. He’s passionate about seeing people grow in confidence, shift perspective and feel hopeful again.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys music, philosophy, writing songs and spending time with animals 🎸

Ryan is available across the South Metro and Peel areas.

We’re so happy to have you on the team, Ryan 💚

We’re so excited to welcome Anna to the team!

Anna brings a calm, grounded and compassionate presence to her peer support work, creating spaces where people feel genuinely safe, seen and heard. With her lived experience and deep passion for accessible healthcare, she offers support that is respectful, steady and deeply human.

Outside of work, Anna loves music, nature walks and curating the perfect playlist for every moment 🎵

Anna is available across North, Central, South and East Metro areas.

We’re so glad to have you with us, Anna 💚

🌟 Check out this amazing review of Milly Taylor Creative's Post Traumatic Growth Education Session!

Discover the life-changing benefits of healing through her unique experiences and expertise.

Don't miss out on June 23rd to gain valuable tools for deeper self-discovery! Details are on our website! 🌐

Ideal for anyone eager to expand their knowledge and healing journey! 🌹

🌟 Join us for our next Post Traumatic Growth Education Session with Milly Taylor Creative on June 23rd!

Here’s a glimpse of what past participants loved most.

Want to dive deeper? Shoot us an email or DM 💌

Check out our website for all the event details.

This session blends lived experience and 15 years of expertise, offering practical skills and compassionate insights on navigating trauma recovery together. It's truly a hug for the soul! 🤗

“Is this ADHD… or just pregnancy?” has become a regular internal broadcast over here, and honestly, half the time I still don’t know the answer!

This season has been full of joy, exhaustion, plot twists, medication changes, meltdowns over broken toast, hyperfocus baby prep, and a whole lot of deep breaths. Being pregnant while neurodivergent is… a journey. A very wiggly, emotional, hilarious, tender journey.

So I wrote a blog about it! The real stuff, the messy stuff, the ‘is this normal?’ moments, and the parts no one tells you about. If you’re navigating pregnancy with a neurodivergent brain too, I hope this one makes you feel seen.

You’re not alone. You’re not failing. Your brain and your body are doing so much at the same time... and you’re doing beautifully.

🌱 Read the full blog here: https://www.peerpractice.com.au/sharing-our-stories/5habitsthatmademeburnoutproof-f7byj

Pregnancy With ADHD: My Honest Journey Through Medication, Fatigue & Gestational Diabetes — The Peer Practice A candid, funny, and supportive look at navigating pregnancy with ADHD, including medication changes, baby‑brain chaos, energy crashes, body‑doubling prep days, extra ultrasounds, midwife program support in Australia, and the emotional rollercoaster of gestational diabetes.

🌿✨ Fun in the field!

Two of our Peer Practice Fam had an amazing time at a fantastic Terrarium Workshop recently!

Huge thanks to ClassBento for such a magical experience! 🌱💚



Ready for your next adventure? Send us a DM to connect with one of our legendary Peer Workers. Whether it’s a big goal or a new hobby, we’re here to help you make it happen! 📬

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