Question 1

Give someone your full attention

Accepted Answer

Give someone your full attention when you're talking with them. Put down your phone and minimise other distractions so you can listen well and show them you're interested in what they are saying.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday, and there are things we all can do to improve our wellbeing. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to these areas on the Wellbeing Windmill:

CONNECTION – This helps you strengthen your connections with people

GROWTH – It's good for our wellbeing when we listen and are open to new ideas, thoughts and perspectives.

Question 2

Move your body differently

Accepted Answer

It's not only our bodies that benefit from physical activity –our brains love it too! Try a new form of activity – there's lots of free online resources, or join some friends and exercise together.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday. The good news is there are things we all can do to improve our wellbeing. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to these areas on the Wellbeing Windmill:

HEALTH – Moving our bodies helps strengthen our physical and mental health, and can also help us manage stress and anxiety

CONNECTION – Doing things together with others can help our sense of belonging and connection

PURPOSE – Moving our bodies can help us feel positive about ourselves and life

Question 3

Volunteer your time or skills

Accepted Answer

It's good for our wellbeing when we have opportunities to use our strengths and talents. Think about volunteering your time or skills to your community.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday. The good news is there are things we all can do to improve our wellbeing. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to this area on the Wellbeing Windmill:

PURPOSE – Our sense of wellbeing is strengthened when we feel like we are contributing to our community.

CONNECTION - Contributing to others and our community helps us feel connection and belonging.

Question 4

Find a different view

Accepted Answer

Driving a different route to town or going to a lookout you haven't visited in a while can help you feel a renewed sense of connection to the land and country around you, and that's good for your wellbeing.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to this area on the Wellbeing Windmill:

RESOURCES – Regularly engaging with our land and country is good for our sense of wellbeing.

Question 5

Join a club

Accepted Answer

Our sense of wellbeing is increased when we have positive ways to engage socially with our wider community. If you'd like to feel more connected, look for opportunities to participate and contribute to your workplace, school or local clubs.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to these areas on the Wellbeing Windmill:

CONNECTION – Having regular and positive social interactions with our wider community is good for our sense of wellbeing.

HEALTH – It's good for our wellbeing when we have good opportunities for relaxation and socialising.

Question 6

Take a look at your finances

Accepted Answer

Having a sense of financial stability can contribute to our wellbeing. Taking time to regularly look after our finances, or seeking help if we need some advice, are good ways to help feel calm, confident and in control of our finances.

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Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday. There are things we all can do to improve our wellbeing. Try this tip and you'll be positively contributing to these areas on the Wellbeing Windmill:

RESOURCES – It's good for our wellbeing when we feel financially stable, and confident to tackle challenge and change if they impact our finances.

HEALTH – If finances are a source of stress, being proactive around finances can help you manage this stress.

Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday.

Wellbeing is for everyone, everyday.

Flourish and thrive in our everyday life.

The Wellbeing Windmill.

The Outback Futures Wellbeing Windmill draws on the latest research and incudes 5 key areas important to our wellbeing.

We can all improve our wellbeing.

Often it's the things we do in our everyday lives that can create positive change.

Tips for improving your wellbeing.

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