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Death, Sausage Rolls and Avoidance
Why are we so uncomfortable with grief?
5 Min
5 things you may not know about anxiety and depression
Test your knowledge with our quick quiz
5 Min
It’s not about the ouch
How pain affects our mental health and why the right treatment matters 
5 Min
articles
Death, Sausage Rolls and Avoidance
Why are we so uncomfortable with grief?
5 Min
5 things you may not know about anxiety and depression
Test your knowledge with our quick quiz
5 Min
It’s not about the ouch
How pain affects our mental health and why the right treatment matters 
5 Min
Supportive grounding

This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath. You are also guided to welcome and release tension and sensations in the legs and feet.

Basic grounding

This short, simple mindfulness workout will enable you to centre your mind and body and connect with the present moment.

Mindful breathing

Mindful breathing is a simple method for re-connecting with the present moment. This practise only takes a few minutes and can be used at any time, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

mindfulness
Supportive grounding

This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath. You are also guided to welcome and release tension and sensations in the legs and feet.

Basic grounding

This short, simple mindfulness workout will enable you to centre your mind and body and connect with the present moment.

Mindful breathing

Mindful breathing is a simple method for re-connecting with the present moment. This practise only takes a few minutes and can be used at any time, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Hormone Harmony

Essential nutrition to support women’s wellbeing

What
Really
Worked
For
Me

Real life insights from the road to recovey

Re-Wild Your Mind
events
Hormone Harmony

Essential nutrition to support women’s wellbeing

What
Really
Worked
For
Me

Real life insights from the road to recovey

Re-Wild Your Mind
S1 E5 with plane crash survivor Guy “Digger” Boland

Listen to Guy Boland's story of remarkable resilience and discover what has helped most in his recovery.

S3 E1 Plain language can prevent suicide

Dean Bayliss, a proud Gomeroi man and CEO of Healing Works Australia, talks about suicide prevention among First Nation's People.

S2 E7 A life of purpose: ex-cop finds meaning after PTSD

We speak with former police officer James Maskey, who works at Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families.

podcasts
S1 E5 with plane crash survivor Guy “Digger” Boland

Listen to Guy Boland's story of remarkable resilience and discover what has helped most in his recovery.

S3 E1 Plain language can prevent suicide

Dean Bayliss, a proud Gomeroi man and CEO of Healing Works Australia, talks about suicide prevention among First Nation's People.

S2 E7 A life of purpose: ex-cop finds meaning after PTSD

We speak with former police officer James Maskey, who works at Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families.

quotes
Archie Roach

The grief never leaves you, but you learn to carry it.

Mitch Tambo

We’ve grown up in a culture where you’re told to suck it up, be tough, and keep moving. But true power comes when you are vulnerable enough to open your mouth and tell someone, ‘Hey, my head is a noisy place right now, and I need a hand.’

Stan Grant

For Indigenous Australians, the ‘stigma’ is often tied to a lack of trust in systems. Therapy isn’t just about the individual; it’s about healing the history we carry in our bodies.

wisdom
Archie Roach

The grief never leaves you, but you learn to carry it.

Mitch Tambo

We’ve grown up in a culture where you’re told to suck it up, be tough, and keep moving. But true power comes when you are vulnerable enough to open your mouth and tell someone, ‘Hey, my head is a noisy place right now, and I need a hand.’

Stan Grant

For Indigenous Australians, the ‘stigma’ is often tied to a lack of trust in systems. Therapy isn’t just about the individual; it’s about healing the history we carry in our bodies.

Good Mourning
Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn

A compassionate survival guide for anyone dealing with grief.

How to Live When a Loved One Dies
Thich Nhat Hanh

A guide through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one.

Coping With Grief
Dianne McKissock & Mal McKissock

Understand grief, manage difficult emotions, adjust to life after loss, and gradually rebuild a sense of hope while honouring your loved one.

books
Good Mourning
Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn

A compassionate survival guide for anyone dealing with grief.

How to Live When a Loved One Dies
Thich Nhat Hanh

A guide through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one.

Coping With Grief
Dianne McKissock & Mal McKissock

Understand grief, manage difficult emotions, adjust to life after loss, and gradually rebuild a sense of hope while honouring your loved one.

Good Grief

This short stop motion animated documentary that explores the lessons we learn from dealing with grief and loss.

Think you’ve been grieving for too long? You’re wrong.

These days we rush our grief, and it comes with a cost.

How to help a grieving friend: the animation

Learn the one thing that will help you support your friends in the most helpful and effective ways.

videos
Good Grief

This short stop motion animated documentary that explores the lessons we learn from dealing with grief and loss.

Think you’ve been grieving for too long? You’re wrong.

These days we rush our grief, and it comes with a cost.

How to help a grieving friend: the animation

Learn the one thing that will help you support your friends in the most helpful and effective ways.

The effects of dietary improvement on symptoms of depression & anxiety

 Improving your diet can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, suggesting healthy eating may be an effective part of supporting mental wellbeing.

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain: Rationale, Principles and Techniques, Evidence, and Critical Review

Staying active and avoiding prolonged rest helps reduce low back pain and improves recovery, supporting movement as a key part of effective pain management.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Exercise helps reduce low back pain and improve function, especially when done consistently, supporting movement as a key part of long term pain management.

research
The effects of dietary improvement on symptoms of depression & anxiety

 Improving your diet can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, suggesting healthy eating may be an effective part of supporting mental wellbeing.

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain: Rationale, Principles and Techniques, Evidence, and Critical Review

Staying active and avoiding prolonged rest helps reduce low back pain and improves recovery, supporting movement as a key part of effective pain management.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Exercise helps reduce low back pain and improve function, especially when done consistently, supporting movement as a key part of long term pain management.

Colouring in: afternoon cup of tea
Suitable for teen & adult

Take a mindful pause as you drink your tea slowly and reverently.

Gratitude list
Suitable for primary age & teen

Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for, and then add some colour.

Colouring in: robot
Suitable for preschool & primary age

Add some colour to Rodney the Robot and remember, showing emotion doesn’t make you weak, it makes you less of a robot and more human.

activities
Colouring in: afternoon cup of tea
Suitable for teen & adult

Take a mindful pause as you drink your tea slowly and reverently.

Gratitude list
Suitable for primary age & teen

Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for, and then add some colour.

Colouring in: robot
Suitable for preschool & primary age

Add some colour to Rodney the Robot and remember, showing emotion doesn’t make you weak, it makes you less of a robot and more human.

Griefline

Griefline provides free, confidential support for anyone experiencing grief or loss, offering a helpline, online forums, support groups, and practical resources to help you navigate the grieving process.

13YARN

Free, 24/7 national crisis support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, offering culturally safe one-on-one support, suicide prevention, and mental health assistance from trained First Nations crisis supporters.

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention services, counselling, mental health resources, community programs, and training to help individuals, workplaces, and communities respond to emotional distress and crisis.

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Griefline

Griefline provides free, confidential support for anyone experiencing grief or loss, offering a helpline, online forums, support groups, and practical resources to help you navigate the grieving process.

13YARN

Free, 24/7 national crisis support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, offering culturally safe one-on-one support, suicide prevention, and mental health assistance from trained First Nations crisis supporters.

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention services, counselling, mental health resources, community programs, and training to help individuals, workplaces, and communities respond to emotional distress and crisis.