Wellbeing
When disaster happens, stress is a natural response Whether it’s a flood, fire or other emergency, your body automatically shifts into “emergency alert mode” to help you react quickly. While this can be helpful in the moment, ongoing stress can take a toll on your wellbeing. Understanding how your body…
For many of us, school holidays are a wonderful time for a more relaxed rhythm in our days, without having to worry about packing lunch boxes, or getting out the door on time. But kids can also thrive with certainty and security of their school routine. Whether your kids head…
Christmas can be a busy, joyful time of year, but it can also be a difficult season, for many reasons. So it is important we look after ourselves and our loved ones during this time. Here are some tips to help you care for yourself and others this festive season:…
When tragedy happens in a small community, the impact is often felt by many, and there is both an individual and shared sense of loss and grief. Grief is a journey, and it can be helpful to know that there is no one way to grieve – it looks different…
Want to help your kids start the school year strong? Here’s four ways to set up for a positive and successful year. Join the Outback Futures team for this webinar recording and learn 4 ways you can help your kids and teens start the school year strong: Part way through the school year?…
Grief is something we all experience – and not just when someone we know dies. Grief is an emotion our kids and teens can experience when change and life transitions happen – maybe moving somewhere new, transitioning into high school, a sibling going to boarding school, friends moving away, or…
Knowing their values can help our children make choices and decisions, and bounce forward through tough times. In a world full of options and opportunity, helping our kids and teens know their values is a great way to set them up for making choices and decisions. In this webinar our psychologist Gavin…
Maintaining a sense of closeness and connection with people is vital for our overall wellbeing Join the Outback Futures team and learn 4 ways to build connection with your loved ones. 1. Quality time – share time and space 2. Open and honest conversations – be curious 3. Know your family values – together…
Helping our kids build a growth mindset is a key way to help unlock their potential. Encouraging our kids to build a growth mindset helps them bounce forward through tough times. In this webinar, Maree, one of our speech pathologists, shares 5 ways to encourage a growth mindset and help…
Knowing how to manage our emotions is a valuable life skill for all of us, especially our kids and teens. When we help our children understand the different emotions they experience, why they occur, and how to handle them, they’re empowered to navigate tough times with confidence. In this webinar…