Social distancing the catalyst for social connection amongst seniors
As we consider the impact of COVID-19, the most significant aspect right now is the loss of life amongst our elder communities worldwide. It is absolutely devastating. And yet, there has been an unexpected gift to emerge from this situation. The mandate to stay at home and maintain social distancing…
Read MoreThe benefits of dance and sports for people living with disability
Dance is a very therapeutic form of exercise, and sports are a great way to foster communication and teamwork. Both sports and dance are excellent for emotional, mental and physical health, especially for people living with intellectual disabilities. These activities are proven to positively affect wellbeing and mood. There are…
Read MoreThe Sandbar Project
The SANDBAR Project was developed by young people for young people and came about via our Drug & Alcohol Youth Support Services (DAYSS) Youth Advisory Group (YAG) participants. The YAG wanted to see something that was mobile, engaging and available at youth events and in public spaces. The group came up with the…
Read MoreIntroducing our Allied Health and Therapy Services
Did you know that roughly 45 percent of Australians will experience mental illness in some form at one point in their life? For these people, getting access to therapy services and allied health was once very challenging with many facing multiple hurdles. But, with the introduction of Allied Health and…
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