One in five Aussies has one or more tattoos: getting inked is a common trend across the country. However, while many may gain a boost of confidence from their tattoos, it’s possible that others may experience signs that are similar to...
Read moreThe following article was kindly written and contributed by Jill Sweatman, a presenter at the 2019 Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium. We are living in a giant uncontrolled experiment with a generation of Australian children...
Read moreLocation – Nelson Hospital Registered health professional (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) Opportunity to provide addictions services to some of our most vulnerable people Permanent 1.0FTE working 80 hours a...
Read moreSeptember is Recovery Month Do you know that September is Recovery Month? I think it’s amazing that a whole month has been set aside as a time to honour recovery from addiction—this shows that the times definitely are a-changin’ and that a great...
Read moreIf you are the parent of an addict, I want to share with you an example of how you can learn to set healthy boundaries and become a priority in your own life. Pamela’s son Jason was a crack cocaine addict. Before he discovered crack, Jason had...
Read moreIn my experience, one of the hardest things about loving an addict is isolation. With it comes the feeling that you can’t get the help you truly need, even when you try to reach out. You think that no one else understands, and you feel shame and...
Read moreThe 2018 International Mental Health Conference is almost upon us again, this year the conference will be held over the 8th – 10th August at the RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast, Queensland. This annual conference is now in its 19th year and...
Read moreWhether we’re speaking of business or life coaches, counsellors or therapist, sometimes the best fit when you’re looking for help in an area of your life is not someone who’s just around the corner. With the technology available today, it’s...
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