{"id":19985,"date":"2025-09-17T22:09:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?p=19985"},"modified":"2025-09-22T17:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T07:14:05","slug":"from-helping-others-to-needing-help-a-nurses-journey-with-foodbank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/from-helping-others-to-needing-help-a-nurses-journey-with-foodbank\/","title":{"rendered":"From helping others to needing help: A nurse\u2019s journey with Foodbank"},"content":{"rendered":"

From helping others\u00a0<\/span>to needing help <\/h1> <\/div>
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A nurse\u2019s journey with Foodbank <\/h3>

For nearly half a decade, Helen dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse. But then one day, her world turned upside down. <\/p>

A sudden fall at home left her with a traumatic brain injury and a fractured neck, resulting in months of hospitalisation, rehabilitation, and the loss of her independence. <\/p>

The life Helen once knew was gone, replaced with uncertainty and mounting challenges. <\/p>

\u201cAfter 47 years of working as a nurse, I never imagined my life would end up like this,\u201d<\/i> Helen shares. <\/p>

Following brain surgery and treatment for mental health challenges, including depression and psychosis, Helen faced a long recovery away from her home in regional South Australia. <\/p>

For over 17 months, she was forced to rent a room in Adelaide while maintaining her own house. <\/p>

\u201cIt was a huge financial strain,\u201d<\/i> Helen explains. \u201cI had to pay council rates, insurance, and maintenance on a home I couldn\u2019t even live in, while also covering living expenses where I was staying.\u201d\r<\/i> <\/p>

The emotional toll of losing her career and being uprooted from her home was immense. Today, Helen lives on a disability pension, which barely covers her needs. That\u2019s where Food bank stepped in, becoming a critical part of her recovery journey. <\/p>

Helen began accessing Foodbank earlier this year with help from her social worker. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about the food,\u201d<\/i> Helen says. <\/p>

\u201cFoodbank takes the stress away. It means I can afford other essentials, like maintaining my house, without constantly worrying.\u201d\r<\/i> <\/p>

Help us get more vital food to vulnerable South Australians and Territorians in need. For every $1 donated we can distribute 2 meals to someone in need.<\/b> <\/p>

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