Testimonials

 

“This [internship] helped strengthen my self-confidence and polish my public speaking skills which is helping me quite a lot now that I have started working full time.”

Genes & Health intern | Read the full story

 

“The underpinning theme that runs through these families is that when we were able to say goodbye they were in a much happier, healthier and safer place than where they began.”

Sure STEPS volunteer | Read the full story

 

“We were listened to. That is what I most enjoyed about this experience. Our views and opinions were taken on board and we were able to express ourselves in a non-judgemental environment.”

Young person from our work experience placement | Read the full story

 

“The yoga has created a sense of support between others and also a way for me to try small movements that I would have refrained from initially. The session also helps me move my body differently to help relax certain tensions.”

Sure STEPS participant | Read the full story

 

“It was so nice seeing the people that I have considered to be my friends for a long time, [they] have helped me to overcome this feeling that I want to be alone.”

Good Friends participant | Read the full case study

 

“The teachers are so good. I am very active now because of the dance and I look forward to the classes... Before starting, I felt the loneliness. Now I don’t feel lonely. I feel more strong, more happy and more active.”

My Moves participant | Read the full case study

 

Good Moves participant | Read the full case study

“These Good Moves sessions on Zoom during the pandemic gave me some hope, and completely changed my life as I [was] able to keep myself busy, improve my health and mental wellbeing as well as having fun.”

 

“They taught me many things like being more disciplined with my eating, sleep and exercise – even positive thinking – and the impact my choices have on people around me”

Good Moves Completer / Read the full case study

 

“I know for sure, if these people did not encourage me to out every week, I would’ve stayed at home and felt lonely and depressed.”

Good Friends Participant / Learn more

 
 

“I now know I can make a contribution in the community and have developed professional practices to secure work. This is a complete transformation for me in my life.”

Genes & Health Volunteer / Read full article