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101 Tips to help your anxious child

Every human being experiences anxiety at some time. We sometimes forget that anxiety is a normal human emotion. Anxiety can also be irrational and overwhelming…

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Anxiety and Travel

The spread of COVID and varying levels of rules and restrictions over the last three years has had a huge impact on our lives and mental health. Travel anxiety…

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Daniel's Story

We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Daniel's Story.

Disability Royal Commission - Hearing Update

Disability Royal Commission explores education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with congitive disability

The Disability Royal Commission is exploring education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with a cognitive disability in a public…

Fatigue at Work: When Coffee Won't Do The Job

Do you ever catch yourself slumped at your desk, struggling to concentrate on the task at hand? Perhaps you yawn more than most, and water cooler conversations…

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Gratitude Journals

There is always something different about the start of a new year. It is like a fresh start, a new beginning, and it holds hope for the future. Let’s not hide…

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Healthy Mind - mental health program for people with intellectual disability

The Black Dog Institute, in collaboration with others, has launched an online program offering mental health support to those living with intellectual disabili…

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Heart your stride

It’s easy to fall behind in general fitness. You might be recovering from surgery, stuck in a desk job all day, avoiding the cold weather, or just not motivate…

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How to get a Mental Health Care Plan

In this article, we explain the steps to getting a Mental Health Care Plan, the rebates, situations where extra services may available, such as Better Access…

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How to maintain healthy habits during COVID-19 with food and exercise

Feeling overwhelmed? Is all the information giving you a headache? Is your nutrition and exercise routine the first thing to go when life gets a little bi…

In Light of Lockdown: A Mental Health Refresh

With a lot of the country either in lockdown or affected by COVID-19, what better time to hit a mental health refresh then now? Needing a bit of help managing…

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Learn Mental Health First Aid

Did you know you can learn first aid skills to support people with mental health problems? These courses can help you make a real difference to your community…

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Look after your mental health in the COVID-19 crisis

We are living in tough and trying times. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a profound impact on our day to day lives, and we are all experiencing heigh…

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Mental Health Awareness

October is Mental Health Month in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Mental Health Month is an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health and well-being. Octo…

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Mental Health Supports for Victorians

The strain of 2020's COVID-19 pandemic is a new challenge for current generations. As we grapple with the mental imprint, Australian state and federal governme…

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Moving Forward after a Crisis

2020 was a year many Australians want to forget. 2021 followed closely. 2022 has begun with a bang. 2025 hasn't started off great either.

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Music for the soul

Music Therapy is a great tool to have in your collection. In this article, we explain the benefits, what a session looks like, and how to access NDIS funds for…

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National Crisis Numbers

Need someone to talk to? Or someone to help you? Support? We have a list of key contacts to help you.

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One little word

If you struggle with New Year’s Resolutions, this might be the year to try something new.

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Online book clubs

In this socially disconnected time, the rise of the online book club is not a surprise. Having a common theme, or book to talk about gives us something to "con…