When Paul first contacted Simply Helping Central and Northern Melbourne, he was facing one of the most challenging times in his life. A recent job loss, brought on by declining health, had taken a toll on both his physical and mental wellbeing. With his daily routine disrupted and his main social connection, his workplace, no longer part of his life, Paul felt isolated, anxious, and unsure about what the future would hold.
“When I first started with Simply Helping Central and Northern Melbourne,” Paul recalls, “I was so anxious…