Wellbeing
Natural disasters and tragic events can be unsettling for everyone, especially babies and young children. After a disaster, you might notice your child: These are normal reactions to stress, and with reassurance and stability, your child will begin to feel safe again. Ways you can help your child cope after…
Struggling after a disaster is more common than you might think. Big events like floods, fires or storms can affect everyone in different ways—even people in the same family. It’s completely natural to feel shaken, emotional, or worn out afterwards. Often, these feelings ease over time. But sometimes they hang…
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…