Mental Health

seniors in isolation
Aged Care, Healthcare, Mental Health
AMCS Volunteer Visiting Programs vital for seniors in isolation
Faten Alhelow Nov 3, 2021

Seniors are at risk of social isolation because of living alone, losing family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing or vision loss. “The lockdowns have

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Neurodivergent Parenting: Taking care of a child on the Autism Spectrum
Children's Health, Mental Health
Neurodivergent Parenting: Taking care of a child on the Autism Spectrum
Nina Alvarez Oct 29, 2021

Parenting is a huge feat to undertake. It requires a certain kind of readiness and acceptance, and a mental fortitude that not a lot of

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The Modern Superheroes: Seeing COVID's effects on healthcare workers
COVID-19, Healthcare News, Mental Health
The Modern Superheroes: Seeing COVID’s effects on healthcare workers
Sam Fien Oct 27, 2021

Not all superheroes wear capes – they wear masks, gowns, gloves, wear more personal protective equipment (PPE), frequently use hand sanitizers, and wash hands to

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Veterans encouraged to stay connected and get moving for better health
Aged Care, Healthcare News, Mental Health
Veterans encouraged to stay connected and get moving for better health
Nina Alvarez Oct 26, 2021

Soldier On will host more than 50 activities across the country as part of this year’s Veterans’ Health Week. Veterans’ Health Week is a Department

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Black Dog Institute sheds light on modern work and mental health
Healthcare, HR/People/Culture, Learning - Function, Mental Health, Strategy
Black Dog Institute sheds light on modern work and mental health
Nina Alvarez Oct 21, 2021

As Australia navigates its way through the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for the post-lockdown recovery, there has never been a more critical time for organisations

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Wellbeing app MiOK shares support to Salvation Army volunteers
Healthcare News, Medical Science and Technology, Mental Health
Wellbeing app MiOK shares support to Salvation Army volunteers
Nina Alvarez Oct 19, 2021

The Salvation Army is proud to partner with Australian technology business DB Results and take up the wellbeing mobile application MiOK, to support its army

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Students encouraged to think of self-care as schools reopen
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
Students encouraged to think of self-care as schools reopen
Nina Alvarez Oct 14, 2021

“It’s time for you and others” is this year’s message to students during Wellbeing Week from 11 to 15 October, as schools are set to

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The healthcare system puts everything else before self-care... but why?
COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
The healthcare system puts everything else before self-care… but why?
Olivia Ong Oct 14, 2021

A new crisis is spreading globally in our relenting healthcare system with doctors and patients called the Pandemic Fatigue Burnout. After a year of vicarious

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Playing in 2021 How do Aussie kids do it
Children's Health, Medical Science and Technology, Mental Health
Playing in 2021: How do Aussie kids do it? And is it enough?
Nina Alvarez Oct 12, 2021

Variety Australia, the Children’s Charity has launched its National Play Survey to find out how Aussie kids and teens are playing and, more importantly, who

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Opinion: Supporting our carers – “You can’t pour from an empty cup!”
Aged Care, COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
Opinion: Supporting our carers – “You can’t pour from an empty cup!”
Danielle Ballantine Oct 8, 2021

Do you look after a family member or friend with a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or

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New phone application to support children's mental health
Children's Health, Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology, Mental Health
New phone application to support children’s mental health
Nina Alvarez Oct 8, 2021

The Morrison Government has launched a new phone application with information, ideas and guidance for parents to help them provide additional support their child’s mental

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COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
MiOK for Australia’s first mental health support organisation app
Nina Alvarez Oct 6, 2021

This Mental Health Week, DB Results announces its partnership with Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) in bringing their organisation the wellbeing mobile application MiOK. “Our

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