Wellbeing
When someone’s sick or injured we usually know whether we need a band aid, a trip to the doctor, or a call to 000. However, many of us aren’t as confident when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. The good news is the more familiar you are with your own mental health and…
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“The thing I’d like people to know, especially if you’re a male, is it’s okay to seek help,” says Dave*, an ordinary outback Aussie bloke who struggled through years of depression and anxiety. “The first step is by far the toughest step that you’ll have to take.” “It’s not always…
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Long time Central West Queensland resident Julie* was referred to Outback Futures by the local nurse navigator with symptoms of long term depression. Julie was over 70 years of age, lived alone in a small remote community, and expressed feelings of extreme loneliness. She had trouble leaving the house due…
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It’s easy for us to feel overwhelmed by life… Our days can be full of choices, decisions, responsibilities and options…Phew! When we get overwhelmed we can feel stuck and struggle to see things clearly and with perspective, so here’s a simple activity that can help: List all the things you…
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Everyone experiences changes and challenges in life. Some of us can move through life’s roadblocks in the same way we navigate roadworks – we slow down a bit, pay attention to the new path, try a detour, keep on going even if we can’t see when the roadworks end, and…
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Outback Futures’ team of occupational therapists, speech therapists, literacy and learning professionals, counsellors and psychologists provide regular and accessible support to people living on properties or in remote communities through the Stay with Me phone/video connect service. Selena Gomersall | Chief Advocacy Officer, Psychologist When we talk about mental health…
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For many of us, it takes a good dose of courage to seek help. So, when we work up the guts to talk with someone and it’s not helpful or a positive experience, it can be easy to think ‘that was useless, what’s the point?‘ Looking after our mental health…
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Disruptions to a regular routine can be unsettling and frustrating for kids of all ages. Kids feel the emotions of the adults around them, so take time to acknowledge and regulate your own feelings about this detour. Here’s some tips for parents and caregivers as you help your kids navigate detours. …
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Ever wondered why you’ll see our Outback Futures utes out and about, but no Outback Futures buildings? We know what works for people in cities and larger regional centres often doesn’t work in the bush. So we’ve listened and talked with people in our bush communities and together developed a…
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Here’s some things you can do when you know a mate’s not doing great. They’re simple things, but not necessarily easy to do. Tough conversations can be hard, but a little awkwardness is worth it to make sure our mates know we care… Ask how they’re doing – then ask…
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