ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
YOUR SUPPORT CENTRE
We are all facing a global challenge together. It’s no surprise that stress and anxiety are on the rise and that’s to be expected. At the moment, we all need additional support. It’s not selfish to be kind to ourselves when we make sure that we’re okay, we can be there for those around us . . . family, friends, colleagues, strangers.
Here we share some resources and links that will help you to take time out and focus on you and how you choose to adapt.
AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
APS have collected useful information sheets on coping with coronavirus anxiety, maintaining mental health during social isolation and accessing your psychologist via telehealth.
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE COVID RESOURCES
Evidence based resources to help individuals, workplaces, schools, parents and health professionals.
Digital tools provide online assessments and practical self help techniques to support your mental wellbeing.
THIS WAY UP
This initiative from St Vincent's Hospital Sydney provides online courses that have been clinically proven to help you take control of your wellbeing.
FREE access to all courses is being offered during the COVID-19 crisis.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID SUPPORT
Guides and resources on mental health, COVID facts, advice from health experts, information for parents and how to access support.
BEYOND BLUE
Feeling worried or struggling to cope during the coronavirus pandemic? This site is here to help.
RUOK?
Regardless of our personality, we are a social species. This powerful and enduring initiative shows us how simple and important it is to check in with each other.
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The three-time world champion's comments come as he pledged his support for a new app called "Mentemia", launched by former All Black's player Sir John Kirwan to support New Zealanders and Australians during the health crisis.
A WORLD OF EVENTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Stay home and learn new skills, participate in group activities and get some exercise without ever stepping foot outside. We've rounded up the best online events that you can join from anywhere, as long as there's Wi-Fi.
Search for topics that are valuable to you.
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