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Supporting Our Rainbow May 17 is a special day. On this day in 1990, the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. In Australia, this milestone has been followed by other advancements for LGBTQIA+ equality (unfortunately, some slower than others – but progress nonetheless). In 2005, the first International Day Against Homophobia…

Unlocking Healing: Exploring the Power of EMDR Therapy with Dr Rhiannon Mulcahy Many people who come to therapy have experienced big “T” and little “t” traumas in their life. Trauma refers to an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s nervous system and their ability to cope over time. Some…

5 Tips to Help Your Child Make Friends… As the new school year has kicked off, many parents share a similar worry about their child… “I just hope they can make some friends”…and for good reason! Being able to make friends is a really important skill for a child to have. It helps them learn…

A Kid’s Brain and The 3 R’s Why don’t words, logic or reason work when a child is really, really upset?   Dr Bruce Perry (a pretty cool neuroscientist) has done amazing research in the field of trauma which has helped us understand WHY and HOW we can go about responding to children’s’ extreme emotions in…

Back to School Can Be Scary Starting school can be exciting for some kids and scary for others. This is true whether they are starting school for the first time, starting a new grade, or starting at a new school. Change in routine can be especially tough for some kids. They may worry about making…

The Impacts of Alcohol & Drug Use on Adolescent Brain Development Alcohol and drug use can have a profound impact on the developing brains of adolescents. The brain undergoes significant changes during adolescence, and exposure to substances during this critical period can cause long-term damage that can have lasting effects into adulthood. The adolescent brain…

Chances are you’ve heard of BIPOLAR DISORDER… but how much do you really know about it? Bipolar Disorder is one of the more widely known mental health disorders in today’s society. However, it might surprise you to know that most people don’t really understand what being Bipolar actually means…  What is Bipolar Disorder?  Bipolar Disorder…

E-Safety and Online Bullying If you have a young person in your care, you’ve likely spent time thinking about their online safety and technology. There are many fantastic resources for parents and carers to learn more about supporting young people to use technology safely. Here are some tips, tricks and websites to save in your…

How Engaging in Team Sports Can Benefit Your Child Team sports have always been, and always will be, a massive part of Australian culture. As a kid, you most likely took part in some kind of team sport…whether it was AFL, Rugby League, Netball, Cricket, Swimming or Soccer. And most likely this was because your…

Are your kids getting enough sleep? Imagine you’re late for work, your three primary aged children are yet to brush their teeth and you really needed to be at the office 10 minutes ago, and then your 8-year-old proceeds to show significant signs of distress when she can’t find her yellow hair tie for school.…