Wellbeing

Sleep – Your Personal Super Power

Jun 5, 2023

We all know that sleep is important – experts recommend adults get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night. But did you know that sleep is like your own personal superpower? Human beings are the only animals on earth able to sleep for as long as we do…

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Helping your children prepare for boarding school 

May 30, 2023

Starting boarding school is a significant transition for children, parents and the whole family.  In this webinar, Outback Futures psychologist draws on her personal experiences of boarding school to share some great tools and strategies for families navigating a transition to boarding school.  Listen on Spotify or your favourite streaming…

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Helping kids and teens build identity and purpose 

May 15, 2023

A sense of identity and purpose is important for all of us, and especially for our kids and teens.  Identifying our values is a key way to build a sense of identity and purpose, and values can help our children make choices and bounce forward through tough times. In this…

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4 tools for digital wellness for you and your kids 

May 10, 2023

Establishing healthy habits for digital wellness for us and our kids can be challenging.  Knowing how to parent and guide our children in the rapidly changing online and digital world can be confusing. In this webinar, the Outback Futures team will share the latest research about both positive and negative impacts…

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Understanding Anxiety

Apr 28, 2023

Understanding anxiety is something we can all benefit from, as it impacts 1 in 4 Australians. Have a think about this next time you’re walking along your town’s main street. There are likely to be people you see regularly in your local community who struggle with anxiety. Despite being common,…

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5 factors to help our kids navigate life’s ups and downs

Apr 11, 2023

As parents and carers it can be hard to know how to help our kids navigate life’s ups and downs. The good news is there are practical ways we can support and encourage our kids as they tackle challenges, no matter what age they are. This webinar shares 5 factors…

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Stress Management For Parents and Carers

Apr 3, 2023

Stress management is something we all need to practise from time to time. It’s normal to feel stress – life is challenging and we all have different responsibilities and pressures to cope with. Parenting is one responsibility which can be highly stressful. You’re in charge of a whole human being…

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4 ways parents and carers can thrive 

Mar 21, 2023

As parents and carers, we often focus on helping our kids and family thrive, and don’t prioritise taking care of ourselves. But self-care isn’t selfish!   When we’re taking care of our wellbeing, we’re better equipped to thrive as parents. Join the Outback Futures team and find out 4 strategies to help…

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3 Tips To Boost Your Good Communication Skills

Feb 28, 2023

Good communication is integral to forming healthy relationships with family and friends. It’s also valuable to use when we want to express our thoughts, ideas and emotions. Additionally, it supports the interactions we have with people around us, such as workmates and neighbours.  We practise communication at every age and…

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My First Appointment

Jan 17, 2023

If you haven’t connected with a psychologist or counsellor before, you might be a little unsure what to expect in your first appointment. To help you prepare and feel at ease, here’s a heads up on what you might chat about during the session. A typical session will include three…

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