Mental health of Australian workers declining as nearly half feel overwhelmed by debt A new survey has revealed that 45 per cent of 1,000 employees surveyed have felt overwhelmed by debt. ABC News · May 21, 2023
Embedding gender equity in top ACT institution earns Canberra woman national award The award celebrates exceptional Australian women who "encourage change and make important contributions to advancing equity". The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2023
Spate of natural disasters takes a toll on Australians’ mental health, survey finds Climate-induced extreme weather has damaged people and communities as much as buildings and land, researchers say The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023
Advocates working to revive 'dying art' of letter writing and bolster mental health Sending handwritten letters in the post may have been superseded by the immediacy of emails and text messages, but advocates say it shows somebody is taking time to think of us, and can be beneficial for mental health. ABC News · Jan 1, 2023
Hunter man's superhuman 50-day run 'If I could do it for a good cause - Beyond Blue - that'd be the icing on the cake.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 29, 2022
Keep it light, keep it kind are key ways to manage your mental health over the holidays The holidays can impact your mental health, however, there are still ways to access help and steps you can take to feel better. The New Daily · Dec 22, 2022
Govt 'fiddling around edges' of tax system An expert has urged the Albanese government to go big on tax reforms and stop making small tweaks that affect the rest of the system. AAP · Oct 18, 2022
Living costs more stressful than pandemic Australians are more concerned about cost of living pressures than the COVID-19 pandemic, but many still feel lost when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. AAP · Oct 9, 2022
Experts push for suicide 'safety planning' Mental health experts are calling on Australians who have suicidal thoughts to look into "safety planning" on World Suicide Prevention Day. AAP · Sep 9, 2022
Hawthorn accused of misconduct, hypocrisy The Hawthorn Football Club has been accused of unlawful discrimination by a former staff member, who says she was forced to resign. AAP · Aug 15, 2022
'She was so loved, if only she knew how much' When she hears a song that her daughter liked, the tears return. Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2022
Ocean swimmer Craig Clarke sets sights on English Channel, after training in waters off Newcastle Hunter Valley mineworker Craig Clarke knows many people think he's "crazy", as he dives into the ocean at dawn in the middle of winter. But it's all in preparation for realising his dream of swimming the English Channel. ABC News · Jun 11, 2022
Julia Gillard calls for improved support for people like Alan, who have attempted suicide Former PM Julia Gillard says suicide aftercare has been shown to dramatically reduce the chances of people making another suicide attempt, and she wants the incoming federal government to prioritise it. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
Living the dream: swimmer Craig Clarke faces English Channel attempt Clarke, 57, guesses he might take between 11 and 15 hours to complete the holy grail of ocean swims Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2022
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 From Sale to Goodwood, footy clubs are evolving to help their players with mental health Justin McLay had never shown any signs that he was battling with his mental health before his tragic death. It is why his country footy club and others like it are going above and beyond to support their players during their darkest days.
ABC News · Mar 27, 2022 From mindfulness to coaching, talking therapies and beyond: What’s worth it when it comes to treating anxiety? The process of finding help to manage anxiety can be a long and bumpy road — and with so many treatments on offer, there's no one size fits all solution.