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    Wellbeing

    THE HEALING NATURE OF HUMOUR

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    The art and skill of the comedy writer is woefully under-appreciated in Australia.
    Wellbeing

    SURGING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS STILL LOOMS

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    It’s a troubling time especially when you think of what happens to those in our community most psychologically vulnerable who cannot access vital mental health services. 
    Education

    TEENS RESUMING SCHOOL ARE ENTERING A BRAVE NEW WORLD: RESUMING LEARNING POST LOCKDOWN IN VICTORIA

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    We need to resurrect the village mentality of support encompassing families, community and schools.
    Education

    NEW BEGINNINGS FOR THE NEW GENERATION

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    With each generation, we take a step forward into the future that’s yet to be written.
    Opinion

    VIEW FROM THE BALCONY

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    I paused, took a breath, and waited.
    Wellbeing

    HOW TO THRIVE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HAPPINESS

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    How to Thrive: a practical guide to happiness – an uplifting documentary film by Yarraville locals and first-time filmmakers.
    Wellbeing

    DON’T LET HOPE BECOME A MEMORY

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    I encourage anyone who isn’t feeling ok to reach out for help because you are loved, you are worthy and you do matter.
    Wellbeing

    ‘BEATING YOURSELF UP DOESN’T WORK’

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    Life can be hard, the key is finding the tools to survive and to thrive, and ditching those quick ‘fixes’ that cost us more in the long-term.

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