• Living with purpose, building on health

    editor     |      June 10, 2016

    During Men’s Health Week from 13 to 19 June, communities are invited to promote the health and wellbeing of men and boys through activities and events across Australia.

  • Youth dual diagnosis clients and the systemic barriers they face

    Anna Brockman     |      June 10, 2016

    Studies have shown that more than half of individuals with a mental health condition are also using drugs and alcohol. Anna Brockman says it’s crucial to work holistically with both concerns at an early stage.

  • Good sex ed doesn’t lead to teen pregnancy, it prevents it

    Suzanne Dyson     |      June 6, 2016

    Opponents of school-based sex ed argue that educating young people about sex and relationships can lead to teenage pregnancy and even influence sexual and gender orientation. Suzanne Dyson from La Trobe University presents research that refutes this view.

  • People with disabilities and politics

    Cheryl McDonnell     |      May 30, 2016

    Voting is a democratic right that should be accessible to anyone. Cheryl McDonnell says people with disabilities need more support to participate fully in political events like the upcoming federal elections.

  • Understanding schizophrenia – do what you can do

    Rob Ramjan     |      May 20, 2016

    At the Schizophrenia Awareness Week comes to an end, Rob Ramjan, CEO of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW, urges us all to get to understand the complexity and hopefully be more supportive of people with schizophrenia and their carers.

  • Silencing democracy – the media and Duncan Storrar

    Craig Wallace     |      May 20, 2016

    A group of disabled peoples organisations, not for profits, community leaders, Human Rights lawyers, unions and commentators on civic participation have issued a Statement of Concern about the media treatment of Duncan Storrar after asking a question as an audience member on the ABC television program Q&A. Craig Wallace, President of People with Disability Australia, explains.

  • Schizophrenia Awareness Week

    editor     |      May 9, 2016

    It’s Schizophrenia Awareness Week from 15 to 21 May 2016. This provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of schizophrenia and mental illness in general.

  • Help replace pain and fear with joy and laughter on Starlight Day

    Karen Kennedy     |      May 6, 2016

    Friday 6 May is Starlight Day. Karen Kennedy from the Starlight Children’s Foundation urges all Australians to help keep Captain Starlight and Starlight Express Room programs in every children’s hospital in the country open seven days a week to support more sick children.

  • Prader-Willi Syndrome: gateway to understanding obesity and mental illness

    Kathlene Jones     |      May 2, 2016

    The Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic condition affecting the whole of a person physically, intellectually and emotionally. Kathlene Jones, whose daughter was born with the syndrome, explains why research into Prader-Willi could potentially change lives of all individuals struggling with obesity, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

  • 10 years, 100 friends, $10,000 for research to honour a lost loved one at Mother’s Day Classic

    Belinda Hendriksen     |      May 2, 2016

    The Mother's Day Classic walk or run for breast cancer research started from modest beginnings as a walk in the park and has grown into a major national community event. Belinda Hendriksen is a Victorian mother and team captain for more than 100 walkers who will represent Kerry Team 10/100 in this year's Mother’s Day Classic.

  • Help sick kids on Starlight Day

    editor     |      April 29, 2016

    Starlight Day on 6 May 2016 is a national fundraising event run by the Starlight Foundation to support seriously ill children and their families.

  • One BarbeCURE at a time

    Victoria Kvisle     |      April 28, 2016

    Philanthropy is already a way of life for many individuals and businesses in Australia. Victoria Kvisle, whose family has been involved with Cure Cancer for almost fifty years, encourages us all to find a way to serve and care for those around us.