When working with others in need, self-care is essential. To prevent burnout, you need to be able to prioritise yourself and your own needs before effectively assisting others. Helen Gray is an experienced social worker who has experienced the impact…

When training the body, the power of the mind is what drives you to continue, make you stronger and gives you the push you need to take your physical fitness to the next level. One person who knows this all…

When it comes to performing at your peak, physical and mental health play an equally important role. Professional athletes are under constant pressure to maintain a high level of focus and fitness – and here to share his secrets to…

With Pasifika and Maori youths statistically more susceptible to suicide and incarceration, the need for greater education, acknowledgement and support is essential.  As an individual of Maori and Samoan descent, Kimaea Kirifi-Aliifaalogo is on a mission to acknowledge, celebrate and…

In today’s digital world, we are now more connected than ever. Being constantly accessible brings with it a great deal of positives – but when it comes to bullying, this also means being inescapable.  As a public speaker and educator,…

This May 28th, 2020 has been declared the inaugural ‘LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day’.  Intimate partner violence is reported at similar rates in same gender relationships to heterosexual relationships. While some studies have found even higher rates, particularly for bisexual…

Women who have experienced domestic and family violence use health services more frequently than women who have not. By combining early identification and intervention within our health system, one woman has a concept that can revolutionise our approach to support.…

Rural and remote emergency aeromedical retrievals are often associated with physical accidents and incidents – but how many call outs are in relation to mental health? To find out, the Royal Flying Doctor Service conducted an Australia-wide study on the…

Mental health issues are alarmingly high within emergency services. Research conducted by Beyond Blue identifies self-stigma as being of significant concern.  Survey results of over 21,000 emergency services personnel reported staggering statistics around participants diagnosed with mental health issues feeling…

Seeing a loved one in distress is heartbreaking – but what happens when you feel like the professional support you reach out for isn’t enough? Beth McEwan is a high school teacher, a mother and a widow.  Her husband, Grant…