Winter is here, and so is the latest edition of the ARC Winter Newsletter. Every page is created with input from our community, your voices, stories, and experiences are at the heart of it. This newsletter is a celebration of connection, shared growth, and the lived experience that guides all we do at ARC.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find inside:
1. Community Survey Results
We’re sharing the results of our latest community survey, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Highlights include:
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92% of members feel happy or extremely happy with ARC services
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94.6% feel ARC is focused on their journey
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93% feel their life has improved since joining ARC
These results show the difference being heard, supported, and respected can make. Reading this section is a reminder of the power of community and shared understanding
2. Message from the Community Advisory Board
Our Board shares updates on the work they’ve been doing and the insights they bring from lived experience. They reflect on how connection, advocacy, and care shape the services we provide and how these contributions continue to strengthen our community.
3. Insights from Peer Workers
Peer Workers from Northern Adelaide share their experiences supporting people through emotional pain, distress, and overwhelm. This section highlights the importance of empathy, calm presence, and creating safe spaces for people to be heard without judgment. Learn how connection and shared experience can make a real difference in wellbeing.
4. ARC Groups – Connection Through Shared Interests
From our Art Group, Games Group, Men’s Group, to our new Music Group, there are opportunities for every member to get involved. Discover how participating can boost your confidence, spark creativity, and create meaningful connections with others who understand your journey.
5. Winter Wellbeing Tips
Practical advice to help you care for your mental and emotional health this winter. Learn ways to stay connected, manage stress, and prioritize self-care, even when the days are shorter and colder.
6. Celebrating Life
A heartfelt tribute to our beloved community member Jenny B, who inspired and supported so many of us. Through her poetry, advocacy, and generosity, Jenny reminded us of the power of lived experience and community care.
7. Fun Activities
Enjoy a short activity to brighten your day and engage creatively, because taking time for yourself matters, and fun is part of healing.
Why You’ll Love This Newsletter:
Reading the Winter Newsletter is a chance to reconnect with your ARC community, see the impact of lived experience in action, and discover new ways to engage and participate. Each story, insight, and update is here to remind you that you’re supported, seen, and valued.
Printed copies are available at the ARC office, and you can also read it online. Grab a copy, share it with friends or peers, and join us in celebrating the journeys and connections that make our community strong.
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