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Welcome to the October edition of Steps and Stories!

This month, we’re sharing how BrightPaths came to be, what drives our preventative approach, and how you can help us keep supporting children and young people.

You’ll also find highlights from our summer projects, exciting new funding updates, and this month’s free downloadable resource: a curated list of trusted mental-health and neurodiversity resources.

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