Abbey is a psychology student and works as a pharmacy assistant. She is passionate about helping people, with an emphasis on mental health.

Abbey joined Letters of Hope as she would like to give back to the community and be a part of a very important project as she finds that helping others in turn helps her to understand her purpose.

Abbey is kind, caring and thoughtful. She is passionate about helping others and studying to become a psychologist.

Abbey’s favourite things are: reading, everything Taylor Swift, binge watching Netflix, playing netball, making friendship bracelets, baking, and spending time with friends.

Rachel joined Letters of Hope to write letters to anyone who’s struggling. She has lived experience of mental health issues and disability.

Rachel works as an advocate for people with mental health issues, disabilities and also with those who are in the LGBTIQA+ community. She cares about people and wants people to feel less alone.

Rachel is kind, generous and creative. She is passionate about people, inclusion, diversity, and no one being left behind.

Rachel’s favourite things are her teenager, their cat, gardening, art and connecting with others.

Shirley is kind, caring and empathetic . She is passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential no matter what age they are 😀

Her favourite things are supporting friends; sewing; patchwork; painting; photography; community volunteering.

Ailsa knows the value of kind words, written by hand onto paper. She believes it is a wonderful form of connection and hope, full of humanity.

Ailsa is calm, compassionate and gentle. She is passionate about running, yoga and nature.

Her favourite things are running, yoga, cosying up on the couch in comfortable pjs with a book, watching her favourite Australian Football League team playing (and winning). She also loves a good coffee and a bowl of warm porridge.

Donna has always worked in roles that provide support to vulnerable families and children. She is caring, loving and compassionate.

Donna is passionate about family and advocating for people who experience addiction. Her favourite things are spending time with her little grandchildren , watching romantic comedies cuddled up on the lounge with her hubby and two puppies, and going out for meals and swimming.

Jeanette moved to Australia 13 years ago from Wales. She and her husband missed home because they had spent most of their life there.

Jeanette has a nurse colleague who she writes letters to rather than send messages on facebook or send emails, as they both love sending letters.

Jeanette gets really excited when she gets a letter from her, so would like to send more letters to other people so they can also feel cared for.

Jeanette is caring, honest and empathetic. She is passionate about being a nurse and has always liked caring for and helping people.

Her favourite things are holidays, going out for meals and swimming.

Nicole wanted to write letters to make people aware a smile is out there.

Nicole is compassionate, kind and gentle. She is passionate about family and her favourite things are shopping and eating chocolate.

Mel is learning to accept her new normal. She recently started wearing clothing saying ‘be kind dear person behind me’. At first to remind herself to be kind to herself, but the outpouring from strangers has warmed her heart and is reminding others that need it and that means feel good chemicals for all!

Mel is empathetic, caring and logical. She is passionate about her family and social justice.

Mel’s favourite things are the beach and walks with her dogs (they don’t talk back)

Sarah likes put others before herself and make them happy and show them there is a positive side to the world, making them laugh and show there is hope and someone loves them.

Sarah is warm, positive and caring. She is passionate about helping others, music (she sings), climate and being positive and happy.

Sarah’s favourite things are salmon & salad, horse-riding, music (singing), reading and detective programmes.

Fran became a letter writer because she knows what it is like to think you are alone and doesn’t ever want anyone to feel that way.

Fran is passionate, loyal and loving. She lives to make the lives of domestic violence victims easier and encourage the law to use the full extent of their capabilities to stop the violators.

Fran’s favourite things are reading, her one day a week job, her dearest friends, her little dog and most of all her sons and grandchildren.

Donna heard about Letters of Hope on Sunrise and has always worked in roles that provide support to vulnerable families and children.

Donna is caring, loving and compassionate. She is passionate about family and advocating for people who experience addiction.

Donna’s favourite things are spending time with her little grandchildren , and watching romantic comedies cuddled up on the lounge with her hubby and two puppies.

Tracey has been through some really tough times , and would love to use her positive outlook on life to send through to others that may not be having such a great time at present.

Tracey is strong, resilient and positive. She is passionate about nursing, health and fitness , stand up paddling , the outdoors and rivers.

Desiree became a letter writer because she has a real passion for helping others; and loves feeling like what she does is making a difference in the lives of others.

Desiree enjoys writing and coloring as they are outlets of expressing her creativity. So if she can spread kindness through letter writing all while doing what she is passionate about, Desiree says it's a win-win. ♡

Desiree is empathetic, caring, and supportive. She is passionate about helping others/volunteering, crafting, and suicide prevention.

Desiree’s hobbies include writing, coloring in adult coloring books, and learning.

Karen became a Letters of Hope volunteer to try and give hope to someone when they are struggling . She is caring, loving and funny.

Karen is passionate about helping others and she loves bingo and reading.

Vicki has been through downtimes in my life due mainly to worrying so much about what people think of her and a general lack of confidence in herself.

Despite this, she is lucky in that she has always had good jobs and a loving and supportive husband. She feels she is person with a lot of empathy for others and gets on really well people in general. She is retired now and would like to support others in some small way.

Vicki is friendly, supportive and reliable. She is passionate about animals, horses in particular, and people.

Her favourite things are horse riding, any activity with my pets, and working on the small acreage they own.

Christopher has had a professional life in healthcare and seen the personal struggles of families and clients in many situations. He believes the personal contact, the kind word or gesture is what helps people move forward.

Christopher is empathetic, caring, and fun. He cares about men’s health, living through loss, and managing grief.

Christopher’s favourite things are theatre, cooking for friends, and making (and eating) ice cream.

Tabatha became a Letters of Hope volunteer, as she has had many years of struggle with depression which lead to many times feeling lonely, however she has come through her struggles and believes that she is living proof that life can get better and would like to give others hope and encouragement.

Tabatha is empathetic, caring and honest. She is very passionate about animals, and her favourite things to do are singing, being with pets and going on outings.

Judith believes that when someone receives a card or letter for no reason it can give a happy day and a smile to know you are thought of. Judith does this for friends family and has also left a card on a bench for complete strangers.

Judith is happy, and loves her family and friends. She is passionate about meeting new people, family crafts and reading.

Judith enjoys learning about other people’s ideas and suggestions as well as how they think, she also enjoys travel and gardening.

Jessica wanted to become a volunteer to help people going through a difficult or lonely time, so they know that they are not alone.

Jessica is kind, honest and funny, and she is passionate about raising her children, kindness to animals, and being a good friend.

Her favourite things are taking her little dog for a walk, crocheting for charity, and puzzles.

Miley signs off all of her letters with ‘Smiley Miley’ which brings so much sunshine!

Miley’s partner came across an article about Letters of Hope. He showed Miley-Mae and she just fell in love with the idea. It inspired her to put pen to paper and connect with my own friends in a different way other than social media.

Miley is compassionate, generous, and struggling. She is passionate about family, motorcycles, and finding a new way to live life through her own health struggles.

Miley’s favourite things are her children, husband, animals, reading and writing, and motorcycle riding.