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    It’s never really about the Christmas ham

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    Marie Vakakis discusses the pressure of good intentions around the Christmas and what you can do to help manage the season.
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    Families affected by drug addiction offered hope and brighter futures

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    Amongst the quiet streets and wide spaces of Melbourne’s western suburbs live children facing impossible barriers at home; parents battling drug addiction. 
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    When the dishwasher becomes a battleground

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    Discover how therapy helps manage small tensions and relationship distress, strengthening your connection with your partner.
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    Free public transport for ‘oldsters’ during the Victorian Seniors Festival

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    This theme of this year's Victorian Seniors Festival is connecting, creating and celebrating.
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    Exercise unlocking the door to longevity

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    60 senior citizens from Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong embarked on a ten-week program that would, through strength and balance training, transform them into vibrant, confident men and women.
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    Do you worry?

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    If you are stuck in a mental loop, thinking about what could happen or rehashing something that already has, read on for some strategies.
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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.
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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.

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