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World Mental Health Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting mental health education taking place on 10 October. What better time to reflect on mental health and its impact. It’s also an opportunity to renew our focus on how we can do better when it comes to supporting one another, as […]

While children can be resilient and adaptable, their mental health can be affected which can in turn affect other areas of their lives. As early childhood educators, children’s mental health and wellbeing is always a top priority. Knowing what to look for and how to help children whose mental health may need attention is a […]

The COVID-19 virus and subsequent pandemic has resulted in a new and seemingly ever-changing way of life in a bid to protect people’s health and safety and prevent healthcare systems from being overrun. Since early 2020 this has meant facing varying levels of restrictions on the way we go about our day-to-day lives including work […]

Life can be challenging at times, and perhaps for many the last 18 months have been particularly difficult. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty which has impacted productivity, mental wellbeing and even job satisfaction. While those who are employed feel grateful to be a part of […]

It’s very common to have a favourite season in the year. Summer’s long, sunny days are very popular. Spring brings blossoming flowers, while autumn is full of incredible colours. Some people prefer winter weather to get cosy indoors and listen to the rain. On top of seasonal preferences, for some of us the seasons can […]

Over the last year or so many have experienced the pandemic and post-pandemic blues. People have reported feeling “in limbo”, “drained” or even just feeling “meh”. While these aren’t what many might typically think of as mental health struggles, they are valid and real challenges that are being faced. The word that has been noted […]

This October 10 is World Mental Health Day, as well as Mental Health Month throughout October in Victoria — both timely reminders that taking care of yourself and others should be a priority. Raising awareness of the mental health issues that affect people all over Australia is the aim of World Mental Health Day and […]

Early learning services across Melbourne are currently facing the impact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. This has resulted in constant changes for the sector over the last few months including closures, reopenings and updated COVIDSafe protocols. As centres navigate through these restrictions, it is also important to incorporate a focus on supporting […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a range of notable changes for the way many of us live our lives including how we view and manage mental health. It is important to manage your mental health at any stage of your life, and take care of your overall wellbeing. However, with restrictions challenging many of […]