Hello,
Here is some feedback for About Time – it’s absolutely positive! From my first introduction to issue 2 or 3 (at BNCC) I looked forward to the next edition. Arriving at NCC I followed up with an officer who ensured copies were available to us.
The information is useful and informative. A quick ask around has resulted in the following additions being suggested.
We look forward to future issues.
Sincerely,
Danielle
Hello,
Here is some feedback for About Time – it’s absolutely positive! From my first introduction to issue 2 or 3 (at BNCC) I looked forward to the next edition. Arriving at NCC I followed up with an officer who ensured copies were available to us.
The information is useful and informative. A quick ask around has resulted in the following additions being suggested.
We look forward to future issues.
Sincerely,
Danielle
Hey Danielle,
My name is Ashleigh Chapman, and I thought I would respond to your letter as I got out of prison here in Victoria in May after doing four years. Hopefully, I can help you.
So here goes.
When it comes to getting out of prison there is no one-size-fits-all approach. It is about taking your time and not pushing yourself. Trying to do everything at once is not a clever idea – it just leads to anxiety and thinking that prison is so much easier.
If you have close supports, tell them what you need, set clear boundaries, put yourself first and speak up if you can. If you do not have close supports, are unable to or do not want to speak up, services that may be able to help are there for anyone to use.
Ask around to other people who you have seen come back. They may have helpful tips.
It is okay and it will be okay. Take it one day at a time. If you need to take it one minute or one second at a time, then so be it.
Remember you are you; you can do whatever you put your mind to. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you fail, if you fall, ask for help and do not beat yourself up. You got this. I could keep going – I am quite enthusiastic about making sure everyone knows they are great people and can do wonderful things.
There are many services out there, but it depends on where you live. For example, here is a service in the Nerang area and things they can help you with.
The Centre says that:
When you call in (or ring) our Centre, the first smiling face you will see is either Reece and/or Zoe, our fabulous Community Support Workers. They offer a listening ear, warm cuppa, free meal and years of experience and knowledge of the Gold Coast community sector. In the rare case that they cannot assist you, they will put you with the right person and/or service.
Keep asking for help, keep advocating and please let us know if this helps or you need anything else.
Thanks,
Ashleigh Chapman
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