mental health
Sign up to our 9 week Resilient Kids and Youth email series and receive a weekly email with practical tips and tools to help your kids and teens grow their resilience. We know resilience is one of those words that has been used so much, its value and meaning is often diluted. But before you dismiss…
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MEDIA RELEASE Outback Futures is delighted by the Federal Health Minister’s commitment of $1.5 million over the next 3 years to support innovation in the way mental health and wellbeing services are delivered in the bush. CEO, Brent Sweeney, says the funding will allow Outback Futures to evaluate and enhance…
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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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“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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It’s easy for us to feel overwhelmed by life…just one thing may help you. 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…
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Life’s roadblocks create the opportunity for us to change and overcome challenges. Some of us can navigate life’s roadblocks in the same way we navigate roadworks. We slow down a bit. Pay attention to the new path. Try a detour. We keep on going – even if we can’t see…
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Are you looking for good mental health support? 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,…
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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. It’s important to acknowledge and regulate your own feelings about a ‘detour’ in life. Here’s some tips for parents and caregivers as you are helping kids navigate…
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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. Outback Futures telehealth is one solution that’s making a difference. That’s why we’ve listened and talked…
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Here’s some ways to help a mate when you know they need a hand. They’re simple things, but not necessarily easy to do. Finding ways to help a mate can be hard, but tough conversations are worth it to make sure our mates know we care… Ask how they’re doing…
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