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Health & Wellbeing

Australia Day: Belonging, reflection, and mental health

Australia Day means different things to different people, and that is a powerful mental-health lesson.

Why kindness matters more than ever – for our health and humanity

As we head into 2026, it’s tempting to get lost in all that is wrong with the world and our lives. Especially as ‘the news’ continues to highlight it, with the worst of humanity seemingly intent on remaining at the forefront of our consciousness each day. Statistics also tell us that we are becoming sicker, poorer, more stressed, more isolated and more disillusioned than ever.

Where You Live Matters – ACT Ranks in Top 10 Healthiest Australian cities

Your surroundings, from access to healthcare to the quality of housing, can have a big impact on your health - and the ACT ranks in the top 10 healthiest cities in Australia.

The psychology of why we talk behind people’s backs, even people we care about

So why do we talk behind people’s backs? Let’s have a look at what the research says.

A kind start to the New Year: Goals that nourish, not punish

I’ve always loved the feeling of a fresh start, a new calendar, clean pages, that hopeful sense that anything is possible.

A mindful Christmas and New Year: Caring for yourself, your body, and your boundaries

For those who celebrate Christmas, it can be one of the most emotionally loaded days of the year.

Free mental health phone support now available across Australia

Are you looking for support, or worried about someone you care about? Reaching out can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Making small talk less painful (and maybe even pleasant)

For many people, small talk feels anything but small. The thought of chatting to a stranger at a work event or party, a parent at school pick-up, or a neighbour in the...

Michelle Richards Hearing Episode 01: Hearing and hearing loss explained

Hearing is something most of us barely think about — until it begins to slip.

How to stop worrying

Worrying is part of being human. A little worry can even be useful, it helps us prepare for an exam, plan for an interview, or double-check the front door is locked.

Making Lives Better: Nurse Next Door Brings Heartfelt, Government-Approved Home Care to Canberra and Batemans Bay

For families, choosing the right care provider is an important decision for any family.

Making working from home work for you

Working from home has become a permanent reality for many of us.

Nexus Human Services: Proudly servicing the Canberra community for over 30 years

For more than three decades, Nexus Human Services has been a trusted and respected part of Canberra’s community landscape.

Focus ACT: Building independence and community across Canberra

At Focus ACT, our mission is simple and deeply felt: to empower people with disability to live the life they choose.

Changing lives, one meal at a time

Every day across the ACT region, something extraordinary happens behind the kitchen pass.

Yellow Bridge: Championing inclusion and complex support across Canberra and beyond

Since launching in late 2020, Yellow Bridge has quickly become one of Canberra’s most respected NDIS providers, known for its lived-experience leadership, complex-case expertise and unwavering commitment to dignity, inclusion and participant voice.

Understanding wisdom tooth pain: What you need to know

Wisdom teeth have a reputation for causing trouble, and for many people, they mark a challenging stage of young adulthood.

How to handle rude customer service

We’ve all been there: you approach a reception desk, board a plane, or ring customer service, hoping for help.

Coping with the lead-up to Christmas

The weeks leading up to Christmas and the holidays can be some of the most stressful of the year.

Canberra Psychology Services: A thriving hub for growth and wellbeing

When Dr Ellen McKenzie first began renting a small therapy room by the hour, she couldn’t have imagined how quickly her private practice would grow or how much it would evolve along the way.

A fresh smile for Canberra: Q&A with Yarralumla Dental Care

Canberra’s dental community has welcomed an exciting new addition with the opening of Yarralumla Dental Care.

A proactive approach to men’s mental health

When it comes to men’s mental health, most people think about what to do once things start to fall apart.

Talking to teens about risk-taking, without the lecture

Adolescence is a time of experimentation and identity-building, which can sometimes mean taking risks such as driving too fast, vaping, sneaking out, drinking, or trying drugs.

Finding joy in the rhythm: Why seeing your favourite band can lift your spirits

Last weekend, I saw my favourite band, Human Nature, live in concert in my hometown Canberra.

Faith and mental health

I regularly work with people who are navigating life’s challenges, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, body image issues and everything in between.

Turning a cup of tea into a life-changing conversation

Every day in Australia, 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Online dating without losing yourself

Online dating has quickly become the way people meet. For some, it’s fun and full of possibilities.

Nurse Next Door: Your support at home

With a core purpose of Making Lives Better, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services believes that everyone should be able to live in their own home, on their own terms.

Positive Motion Tuggeranong Physiotherapy: Helping our community stay active and strong

Building on the success of our Kingston clinic, we are proud to announce the opening of our new Tuggeranong practice!

Living strong with Parkinson’s: Jenny’s journey of resilience and hope

Jenny Miragaya is a retired nurse and midwife. At the relatively young age of 58, Jenny began to suspect she had Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in 2015, but states that she spent most of that year in denial.
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