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Penguin Bloom

This story is a photographic journey, coupled with an authentic narrative. In the beginning, the Bloom family believed they were rescuing an abandoned magpie c…

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Raising Healthy Minds app: A guide to help parents support their child’s mental wellbeing

The Raising Children Network has released a new app called Raising Healthy Minds, which is designed to help parents monitor their child’s social and emotional…

Recovery Coaching? How lived experience can help others

There are so many services funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme that it can be hard to keep track. One important, and unique support comes und…

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Royal commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Melbourne Hearing 4

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing in Melbourne, Hearing 4, will run from Wednesday 15 July to Friday 17 July 2020.

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to be established

The Australian Government is establishing a Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. It will begin no later than July of this year.

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Royal Commission support services

The Australian Government is funding free and independent counselling, as well as advocacy, legal and financial supports for people engaging with or affected b…

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes tak…

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Self-care in the time of COVID-19

COVID and lockdown fatigue is real. We are all feeling a bit overwhelmed right now and it is easy, especially in the context of working from home, or not being…

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Sending some hope

Showing you care for someone can be a little harder right now. Near or far, here are some thoughtful suggestions on what you can do contact-free, or by mail. T…

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Telehealth

Over the last two years, Telehealth has changed the way health care is delivered, and it is now set to become permanent. You can now talk to your GP or other h…

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The Basics of Mental Health

It can be difficult to understand what good mental health is and why it is important.

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Tips to balance working from home

We can all benefit from a few kind reminders about the balance of working from home during times of uncertainty. A balanced diet, regular exercise and sleeping…

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

For the vulnerable, immuno-compromised, voluntarily self-isolating, or those in quarantine, lockdown or mandatory isolation after overseas travel or close cont…

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Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a form of neurological disorder. Tourette's is characterised by rapid, repetitive involuntary tics and repetitive vocalisations. Comm…