More Health Care, Less Prisons
Let's start talking about more health care services in Australia rather than more prison services. Let's learn about and understand how...
Where Does Resilience Come From?
When a family is affected by mental illness there is no doubt that everyone in the family is affected. Staying resilient in this...
Easter Eggs and Drugs
Easter holidays, easter eggs, hot cross buns, sunshine and the winter months coming. Time for family, friends, gardening, the beach, a...
International Happiness Day
I thought it was worth noting that today is International Happiness Day! I remember reading some years ago that if we feel happy 'most of...
Families and Resilience
I recently attended a training program about working with family members and carers affected by trauma. This course reminded me about how...
Stages of change for family members affected by mental health, alcohol or other drug problems
Across time I have learnt that there are lots of similarities between family members affected by mental health, alcohol or other drug...
Domestic and Family Violence
Mental health, alcohol and other drug problems can be triggered by trauma in a person's life. Domestic and family violence is one such...
Comparing Drug and Alcohol Use
There seems to be a view out there that having an alcohol problem is not as bad as having a drug problem because alcohol is legal....
Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing
In this busy world we live in it can be easy to wait until we get into an unhealthy mental and physical health space that then requires...
Youth Alcohol and Drug Support Services
We have a shortage of alcohol and drug support services in our community - for people of all ages. Before we reach out for service...
