Patrick has lived with a mild intellectual disability all of his life. He also struggled with severe depression after the loss of three close family members. The loss of loved ones is something we all face. But when you add depression and mental illness on top of grief it can be a very desperate struggle. Patrick had to work through anger and behavioural issues. He found it hard to hold down a job or fit in, in social situations. He was depressed and needed support to help him overcome the challenges in his life. Patrick soon found that the support he received at Orana was far more than just simply an employment opportunity. In partnership with the Orana staff he began to work out strategies to control his anger. He became more positive. He showed improvement within himself and his work. He went from being disruptive to helpful. The staff at Orana were impressed by the changes in Patrick and he soon became ‘Leading Hand’ on his packing crew – a sure sign of the respect he had earnt. ‘With the help of the staff at Orana, I got my life back,’ says Patrick.