selected in Year 11 to volunteer in an orphanage for children whose parents have died from AIDS and more recently as a site leader for John Curtin Weekend through Curtin University. The personal learning not just from the communities and individuals the volunteer work is designed to assist, but also from my fellow volunteers. You meet interesting people from all walks of life, which again broadens your outlook, as well as having a great time and improving my positive self concept. Volunteering is a great antidote for those who feel socially isolated and assists them with re-connecting to society. Whilst depression is a complex mental health issue, I do feel that volunteering could be one approach to assist with taking a step towards a better tomorrow.
Volunteering could be one approach to assist with taking a step towards a better tomorrow. 14