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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.…

Understanding Trauma We asked our Clinical Psychologist, Dr Rhiannon Mulcahy…What is trauma?   “Trauma is psychological response to a distressing or disturbing event. We often think of trauma as having gone through a life-threatening event – but that’s not the case. It is anything that would cause our body to surge into a flight or fight…

Are your kids getting enough sleep? Sleep is something so simple and fundamental that we’re meant to be able to do it with our eyes closed (excuse the pun). Unfortunately, in our busy and complex world, sleep is often something that doesn’t always come easily. Sleep is as essential to human survival and wellbeing just…

Benefits of Supervision How can a Psychologist help you to achieve job satisfaction?  We live in a fast-paced world with a variety of demands that may impact our psychological wellbeing. This is especially true in our workplace with job insecurity, high workload, difficult relationships with colleagues, long working hours, and more. As a result, supervision…

The Amazing Benefits That Regular Exercise can Have on Your Mental Health Nowadays, most people know how important an active lifestyle is for maintaining physical health. However, did you know that exercise can also be hugely beneficial for your mental health? Well, it’s true!! Engaging in regular physical activity can significantly influence your mood, your…