The Flourish Collective

14/09/2025

Join the movement NT schools. Embrace kids classroom program is not only effective but safe, impactful and teacher friendly!!!! Get onboard! If you are an embrace school shout out to you! Please spread the word 💗

11/09/2025

Amazing things happening 💗

Are you a multicultural young person in the NT interested in all aspects of leadership?
Multicultural Youth NT has a great opportunity to join its Trailblazer team in a monthly training program until March next year.
Things to know:
🎉It's free!
📒All activity materials included
🍕Snacks provided
📅One session per month
🕠Held on Thursday evenings, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Darwin city

Australia

11/09/2025

Today lukegoslingmp and edfaustralia hosted a round table to better understand the landscape for eating disorders in the Northern Territory Anglicare NT. In preparation last night I reflected on the work flourish is contributing in this area and created a snapshot of our work this year. Whilst we have a long way to go, I’m pretty damn proud of what we have achieved so far!

💗 Currently we are supporting 63 people with eating disorders which makes up 23% of the overall support being provided at flourish!

💗 Did you know our clinicians have collectively engaged in 400 hours of professional development and supervision specific to eating difficulties and disorders?

💗 Collectively we can build a system that better supports our community and flourish won’t stop advocating!!!

05/09/2025

Feeling worried about your child?

Every child’s story is unique — and so is every family.

Our Child-Focused Family Assessment process gives parents and children space to be heard, understood, and supported. Four sessions. One clear plan forward.

💗 Compassion, not judgement.

💗 Connection, not confusion.

22/08/2025

Over the past few days, many of our clinicians have been immersed in an ARFID workshop. A big thanks to the Right Care, Right Pathway project at Anglicare NT and Northern Territory phn for their support with increasing our capacity to work alongisde individuals and families experiencing eating difficulties and disorders.

At Flourish, we’ve noticed a significant increase in ARFID referrals over the past 12 months. We believe this reflects the growing awareness among parents and loved ones about the challenges people face with food.

What may once have been dismissed as “picky eating” or “defiant behaviour” is now better understood through the lens of:
💜 Safe foods
💛 Body autonomy
💚 Sensory needs
& ARFID impacts people of all ages and is almost as common in our population as anorexia but much less understood overall.

This shift matters! It helps individuals and families feel seen, reduces shame, and opens the door to supportive, affirming care.

As we move closer to Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (1–7 Sept), we’ll be sharing more about ARFID and other eating disorders and difficulties.

💗 Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their relationship with food 💗

Anglicare NT Northern Territory PHN

ARFID is a newly recognised eating disorder, which became an official diagnosis for adults and children in 2013. For 12-year-old Alex*, the diagnosis came as a relief after years bouncing around the medical system.

17/08/2025

Are you a parent or carer wanting to know how to better support your child with eating difficulties or a potential eating disorder? EDFA is a fantastic organisation with great resources and supports. Check them out 💗

Research shows that neurodivergent individuals, especially those with autism and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are significantly more vulnerable to eating disorders, yet their needs are often misunderstood in traditional treatment models.

Caring for a neurodivergent child with an eating disorder brings unique challenges and can feel overwhelming.

Eating Disorders Families Australia’s (EDFA) latest blog from volunteer Karina Smith, parent of a neurodivergent young adult who has recovered from Anorexia Nervosa - will help parents and carers understand why neurodivergent individuals are more vulnerable, the challenges they face, and practical tips for providing meaningful, neurodiversity-affirming support.

Read the blog here: https://edfa.org.au/education/supporting-neurodivergent-young-people-with-eating-disorders/

💜 You don’t have to do this alone.
Join an EDFA carer support group to meet with those who are going through the same thing: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/
Book a free one-on-one counselling session by phone or video call for personalised, one-on-one online support: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

14/08/2025

Oh my love!!! Beautiful collab’s bring beautiful thangs 💗By Ash Brand Studio

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08/08/2025

It was a great event! Thanks for supporting us 💗

07/08/2025

Can you believe the gorgeousness brought to life by my fabulously talented friend at By Ash Brand Studio!!!! This branding bring flourish to life!!! Love love love it! And the photo genius of Tarsh! Amazing - thanks ladies!

06/08/2025

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When you stop seeking validation from others, you open the door to your true self! How does self-compassion allow you to feel more authentic in your life?