Photo: Sport has been a huge part of Matt Etherington’s life. (ABC News: Brian Tegg) When Matt Etherington was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and forced to give up sport, he fell into a deep slump. Experts say community-based programs that provide support to young people in their environments can help them avoid needing acute care Mental health patients say receiving care in non-clinical settings where they are not labelled is important In Hobart, a community soccer team is providing vital support and connection for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health problems, and other issues "I didn’t think there was a future. I didn’t think that I really had a role in my community and I’d reached a point where I didn’t want to live anymore," he said. But he found a way to bring sport and meaning back into his life through coaching a street soccer team dedicated to […]