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    Making space for uncertainty

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    Understanding the circle of control – noticing what’s actually in your hands and what isn’t – can help manage uncertainty.
    Health

    Improving youth mental health requires input from the whole community

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    Research in developmental psychology has long underscored that mental health is as essential as physical health.
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    Why ‘quiet quitting’ does not achieve a work-life balance

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    What is quiet quitting, why is it rising in popularity, and is it the answer to balance our work and personal lives.
    Sport

    Kicking goals for inclusion: CALDPlay Gala at the MCG

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    Learn how the CALDPlay program fosters inclusion and connection for refugees and new Australians through sports.
    Sport

    The cycle of life 

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    Join Nick Bikeman in celebrating bike life and the unforgettable experiences that come from riding your first beloved bike.
    Health

    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is real and it sux!

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    PMDD is a mood disorder caused by normal hormone levels and fluctuations and a fundraising event will take place at Mamma Chen's on April 12th.
    Health

    It might seem ‘ick’ …but it can save your life

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    A bowel test on a 50 year-old catches the disease and potentially saves a life.
    Parenting

    How do I support my anxious teen?

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    When anxiety becomes overwhelming forr a teen and impacts daily life, it’s important to understand what’s happening and how to help.

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