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How to choose a General Practitioner
… For example, an infection that won’t go away might need a referral to a specialist. Once the specialist has met with …
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The importance of sleep
Sleep problems are very common these days. They are especially common among people living with mental health issues. There are three main issues; not being able to get to sleep, sleeping too much,…
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Telehealth extension welcome news
COVID-19 brought about many changes to our lives. We had to very quickly find new, COVID-safe ways to continue our lives. Now some of these changes look set to stick around a little bit longer,…
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Choosing a psychologist
Psychology is described as "the science of human behaviour." In some ways the role of a Psychologist is often much broader than that of a Psychiatrist. A typical appointment will last for up to one…
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Flourish Australia continues to prioritise employee wellbeing in challenging times by supporting staff to stay connected through team challenges
As the ongoing trials of 2020 remind us of the value of staying connected, Flourish Australia is taking steps to promote staff engagement and wellbeing through a series of fun, team challenges.…
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The value of taking calculated risks
Every choice we make in life, no matter how big or small, involves some degree of risk. However, there’s a big difference between making informed decisions and just rolling the dice, hoping for…
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An update from our Chief Executive, Mark Orr AM
As authorities continue to cautiously lift COVID-19 restrictions and NSW and Queensland progress with control of the virus, Flourish Australia moved to Stage 2 of our Transition Plan on September 14…
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Losing is a powerful tool
It is important to break the connection between "admitting failure" and "taking blame." So said Amy Edmondson in an article in Harvard Business Review. Removing "blame" from the equation…
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The day is an occasion to push for non-violence through education and public awareness. It also marks Mahatma…
International Day of Non-Violence
This Friday, 2 October, marks the International Day of Non-Violence.The day is an occasion to push for non-violence through education and public awareness. It also marks Mahatma…
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Getting through COVID-19 together
Maintaining mental health and wellbeing has been a concern during the COVID-19 situation. There have also been concerns about financial challenges, increasing drug and alcohol use and escalating…
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Mental Health Month activities: A new way to celebrate
Mental Health Month 2020 is still scheduled to run throughout October, and Mental Health Day will be celebrated on the 10th of October. However, a number of regular events that normally run during…
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The bushfires were a scary experience. Everyone from my area of south-western Nowra…
Surviving a natural disaster
Lucas lives down at Nowra, where he had a close call with the recent bushfires. He had quite a story to share…The bushfires were a scary experience. Everyone from my area of south-western Nowra…