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    Wellbeing

    BRINGING PETS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM MOST

    ANIMALS ANIMALS -
    For those that are lonely, patting an animal addresses a human need for physical contact and relieves stress.
    LGBTQIA+

    SAFE AND INCLUSIVE HEALTH CARE IS GROWING IN THE WEST

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    Let’s make the Inner West leaders of inclusion and encourage an embracing and empathetic attitude amongst all health providers. 
    Wellbeing

    MOVE YOUR BODY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND

    Contributor Contributor -
    The benefits of physical activity extend far beyond the known effects of mood enhancing hormones.
    Wellbeing

    ADOLESCENT DRINKING CAN BE A COCKTAIL FOR DISASTER, BUT THERE IS HELP

    Contributor Contributor -
    The beauty of these programs is not only that adolescents are informed of the risks of drinking, they are simultaneously empowered to say no to peer pressure.
    Wellbeing

    THE CHOICE TO BE HAPPY

    Andy Fithall Andy Fithall -
    I’ve got $2 here, and I’m going to spend the hell out of it!
    Wellbeing

    BEAT BURNOUT IN THE WORKPLACE

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    Burnout can present as a sudden lack in confidence in one's abilities. It can manifest as an employee convinced their work will always be rejected or who becomes more tentative than usual.
    Businesses

    A NEW FUTURE FOR MCAULEY HOUSE IN FOOTSCRAY

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    McAuley Community Services for Women works across the fields of family violence, homelessness and mental health.
    Wellbeing

    WESTERN HEALTH COLLECTIVE WELCOMES STEVE MILLIER TO THE TEAM

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    Steve is a very welcome addition to the Western Health Collective team.

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