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Aussies urged to make time for mental health

A government-sponsored campaign will urge Australians to tend to their mental wellbeing after being battered by bushfires...

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16th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

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Aussie kids struggling with shock mental toll of COVID-19

Cooped-up Australian kids are scared and suicidal as the COVID-19 crisis rips apart friends and families, and ruins crucial...

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15th Sept. 2020 6:09 AM

Hundreds of children who called the Kids Helpline spoke of feeling suicidal.

Private health insurance costs set to soar

Thousands of Australians have ditched their private health insurance cover in recent months due to money worries

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10th Sept. 2020 6:09 AM

Thousands of Australians have ditched their private health insurance cover in recent months.

Prostate cancer kills 11 men annually in Mackay

Prostate cancer and the lack of sufficient support is killing men in Australia and in the Mackay region

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01st June 2020 5:06 AM

Australia has one of the highest rates of prostate cancer in the world. Picture: iStock

Mum conquers fears to build support community

COVID-19 brought back feelings one mum had not felt for over 20 years

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30th May 2020 5:05 AM

Leanne Simpson has launched a new Facebook group to help families cope and find balance.

Shedders Zoom in on members’ wellbeing

Pandemics can bring death and destruction but they can also bring about an opportunity for us to grow as individuals.

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14th May 2020 12:05 AM

TECH-SAVVY: Zoom meetings like this one are helping Maroochy Men’s Shed members stay connected during the pandemic.

Managing our mental health in a COVID-19 world

Almost twice as many adults have reported feelings associated with anxiety in the past four weeks

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07th May 2020 4:05 PM

Headspace Ipswich acting senior intake clinician Fleur Martel (right) and community engagement co-ordinator Caitlin Lyons.

New app to improve wellness in Toowoomba workplaces

TOOWOOMBA and Surat Basin Enterprise has praised a new application for helping boost workforce wellness through use of a...

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07th May 2020 5:05 AM

The application, Project Health Levels, is in its development phase.

How to increase your inner balance while at home

Here are four ways you can keep your inner peace and improve your health and wellbeing during home confinement.

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08th April 2020 10:04 AM

CALM: Experts are reminding us to take control of our inner balance during self isolation.

Free online meditation sessions for people stuck at home

Mackay yoga teacher knew others would be scared and feeling isolated and she had the skills to help

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27th March 2020 5:03 AM

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