Lismore Head to Health broadens community support with new opening hours
Lismore’s Head to Health Hub has extended its opening times, now open after-hours and on weekends, making it even easier for local residents to access mental health support. Located at the Lismore Health Precinct at Southern Cross University, the Lismore Head to Health hub is open Monday-Friday 10am to 8pm and Saturday-Sunday 12 noon to
Understanding the causes of psychological disorders
Researchers from Macquarie University are interested in understanding what people believe causes psychological disorders. They are asking people to help with their research by completing an online survey. Participants will be asked some simple questions about themselves and invited to share their opinions about the causes of psychological disorders. For more information or to learn
The Mental Health Commission wants to connect with you and your experience
The Australian Government’s Mental Health Commission is launching Connections 2022: the Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program with visits to 34 cities and towns across the nation. You’re invited to share your experience via voice, text, image, audio, undertaking the survey or attending a local community conversation. The Commission wants to hear
Head to Health: Connecting you with the help you need
Mental health and wellbeing matters. Head to Health is available near you or over the phone to help you access the support you need. Community members can access free support and resources in person or over the phone from Head to Health by either walking into a nearby clinic (Lismore only) or free calling 1800
Opportunity to participate in gender and mental health project
Call-out for research project exploring the experiences of women who have received involuntary (unwanted) mental health treatment.
Head to Health connecting people to mental health care and support
Lismore’s Head to Health hub is offering short and medium-term care and service navigation to people experiencing mental health issues, distress, or crisis. Located at Healthy North Coast’s new Lismore Primary Health Precinct, Head to Health hubs provide a welcoming, low stigma, soft entry point for engagement, assessment and treatment. They offer free mental health support
Keeping up to date with COVID vaccination status
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended a change to the definition of COVID-19 vaccine status from ‘fully vaccinated’ to ‘up to date’. ATAGI has recommended moving away from the term ‘fully vaccinated’. Under the new advice, a person is ‘up to date’ if they have completed all the doses recommended for
Looking after your mental health and wellbeing this holiday season
Tis’ the season to be jolly, but for some, the holidays can be difficult. The last two years have significantly impacted many people in our North Coast community. No matter how you have been impacted, your mental health and wellbeing is important. With the holiday season upon us, here are some helpful tips to keep
Tune in to stay fulfilled and well
It’s Mental Health Month, with some great youth-focused events for those aged 12–29 happening in the Clarence Valley during October. Why not drop in for a barbecue with Connect at the Iluka Skate Park at 4 pm next Thursday, 22 October. On Friday 22 October there will be a barbecue at Hakea Park in Yamba
Duck into some cold water for WOW’s cool challenge
Surf therapy charity Waves of Wellness (WOW) is encouraging people to take the plunge in October to raise money for their mental health programs. For the first 20 days in October, WOW is challenging people to immerse themselves in cold water daily to raise funds for WOW’s mental health surf therapy programs. WOW delivers free
Mental health first aid course has young people in mind
Twenty Evans Head community members are now better equipped to deal with the concerns and issues of local youth aged 12 to 18. They’ve recently completed a two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course, run under Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Towns initiative in Evans Head. Mandy Powell, who works in the role of Evans Head
Relaxing and Recharging at Evans Head
Learning how to relax and recharge has been front of mind for a group of Evans Head residents. The residents are participating in a program designed to improve mental health, reduce stress and promote mindfulness. The ‘Relax and Recharge’ course they’re enjoying consists of six free sessions run under Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Towns initiative
