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It's International Women’s Day
Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Did you do anything to celebrate today? And what do you think about being of the XX chromosome variety in Australia [Continue readingIt's International Women’s Day]
How does the world feel... right now?
Over at WeFeelFine.org they're doing some really cool stuff with showing how people all over the world are feeling at the moment-- and how they're showing it on Facebook, twitter, and blogs. Check it out- [Continue readingHow does the world feel... right now?]
Art imitating life: grief, loss, the ups + downs of life + getting through it
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes the downs can be pretty difficult to get through. Read this blog for info on how to get help, and share your ideas with others on how to get through grief, loss and tough times. [Continue readingArt imitating life: grief, loss, the ups + downs of life + getting through it]
Oh yeah – it’s O-Week!
Are you spending this week running amok amongst those old uni buildings and creating chaos?! Moving away from the family nest for the first time? Worried about making friends? Drop into the blog to make sure you get the most out of of your O-Week. [Continue readingOh yeah – it’s O-Week!]
Are you more than your marks?
Help change the way 'success' is being measured at school by taking part on the 'Tell Us' survey. [Continue readingAre you more than your marks?]
How can you stay safer on the roads?
Get tips on how to stay safer on the road + share your suggestions with others. [Continue readingHow can you stay safer on the roads?]
Safer Internet Day 2010: ‘Think before you post’
Do you have tips for staying safe online, or stories from friends about how they’ve managed tricky (and potentially unsafe) situations online? [Continue readingSafer Internet Day 2010: ‘Think before you post’]
Big win for mental health: Professor Patrick McGorry Australian of the year!
Come on in and pass on your congratulations, or find out how to get involved on a TV program alongside Professor McGorry. [Continue readingBig win for mental health: Professor Patrick McGorry Australian of the year!]
Raising awareness + funds for mental health + wellbeing
We’d love to hear from you about what you would tell a potential funder to convince them to donate to Inspire. [Continue readingRaising awareness + funds for mental health + wellbeing]
Come talk about drugs
We want you to help inform our latest policy submission. [Continue readingCome talk about drugs ]
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It's International Women’s Day
Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Did you do anything to celebrate today? And what do you think about being of the XX chromosome variety in Australia [Continue readingIt's International Women’s Day]
How does the world feel... right now?
Over at WeFeelFine.org they're doing some really cool stuff with showing how people all over the world are feeling at the moment-- and how they're showing it on Facebook, twitter, and blogs. Check it out- [Continue readingHow does the world feel... right now?]
Art imitating life: grief, loss, the ups + downs of life + getting through it
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes the downs can be pretty difficult to get through. Read this blog for info on how to get help, and share your ideas with others on how to get through grief, loss and tough times. [Continue readingArt imitating life: grief, loss, the ups + downs of life + getting through it]
Same Sex Attracted Youth - here’s your chance to write yourself in!
Same-sex attracted youth aged 14-21 are invited to participate in a national Australian survey on their sexuality, health and wellbeing. The third “Writing Themselves In” survey (WTI3) is online until April 2010 and over 1,300 surveys have already bee [Continue readingSame Sex Attracted Youth - here’s your chance to write yourself in!]
Who pushes your buttons?
If you’re aged between 14-21 and dig people of the same sex, write yourself into Australian history by completing the third national Australian Writing Themselves in Survey (WTi3). [Continue readingWho pushes your buttons?]
Oh yeah – it’s O-Week!
Are you spending this week running amok amongst those old uni buildings and creating chaos?! Moving away from the family nest for the first time? Worried about making friends? Drop into the blog to make sure you get the most out of of your O-Week. [Continue readingOh yeah – it’s O-Week!]
Are you more than your marks?
Help change the way 'success' is being measured at school by taking part on the 'Tell Us' survey. [Continue readingAre you more than your marks?]
How can you stay safer on the roads?
Get tips on how to stay safer on the road + share your suggestions with others. [Continue readingHow can you stay safer on the roads?]
Safer Internet Day 2010: ‘Think before you post’
Do you have tips for staying safe online, or stories from friends about how they’ve managed tricky (and potentially unsafe) situations online? [Continue readingSafer Internet Day 2010: ‘Think before you post’]
Big win for mental health: Professor Patrick McGorry Australian of the year!
Come on in and pass on your congratulations, or find out how to get involved on a TV program alongside Professor McGorry. [Continue readingBig win for mental health: Professor Patrick McGorry Australian of the year!]
Raising awareness + funds for mental health + wellbeing
We’d love to hear from you about what you would tell a potential funder to convince them to donate to Inspire. [Continue readingRaising awareness + funds for mental health + wellbeing]
Come talk about drugs
We want you to help inform our latest policy submission. [Continue readingCome talk about drugs ]
Join Char on the Infobus tomorrow night to talk friends
Thursday at 6pm AEDST - jump on and ask you questions or share your thoughts. [Continue readingJoin Char on the Infobus tomorrow night to talk friends]
Reach Out TV revival - Summer Lovin'
Check out some of the tips in this video for asking people out (+ laugh at Stefan's cheesy attempts on the beach!) then let us know what helps you be less nervous when you want to ask someone out. [Continue readingReach Out TV revival - Summer Lovin']
What does politics have to do with depression? The dark side of individualism
Politics and depression seem fairly unrelated, right? Well, it seems they might be more linked than we thought. Throw in your 2 cents to the discussion. [Continue readingWhat does politics have to do with depression? The dark side of individualism]
Your chance to provide feedback on the draft NSW Youth Health Policy 2010-2015
Get in before 18 January to have your say on the draft NSW Youth Health policy! [Continue readingYour chance to provide feedback on the draft NSW Youth Health Policy 2010-2015]
Looking after yourself over the festive season + summer break
Christmas is in two sleeps - eek! Get tips for getting through Christmas + check out the ultimate care pack for this Summer. The crew wishes you a Merry festive season + a Happy New Year. See you in 2010! [Continue readingLooking after yourself over the festive season + summer break]
Matespeak: Tell us what you think about mental health issues, help-seeking and technology
We need you .... to complete an online survey exploring mental health issues technology and help seeking attitudes. Can you spare 10 minutes to help us better help young people doing it tough? [Continue readingMatespeak: Tell us what you think about mental health issues, help-seeking and technology]
Interested in mindfulness? Aged 16-25? Want to help build a mindfulness program? Get in quick!
There’s an exciting opportunity right now to get involved in helping design a mindfulness program for Reach Out. [Continue readingInterested in mindfulness? Aged 16-25? Want to help build a mindfulness program? Get in quick!]
A new Inspire site: Between the Lines
The Inspire Foundation has just launched a brand new site: Between the Lines. BTL aims to facilitate a community where people can discuss and debate drugs, find information and help that will ultimately reduce problematic drug use. [Continue readingA new Inspire site: Between the Lines]
What do you see?
Hey have you ever come out of a situation feeling completely bummed out, while the person next to you (having gone through the exact same thing) feels great? Have you ever wondered why that is? Find out more ... [Continue readingWhat do you see?]
Asking a friend RUOK?
Some people are great at letting people know how they’re going, however there are a lot of people who keep tough stuff to themselves. RUOK? Day is about starting a conversation with people we care about to ask RUOK? [Continue readingAsking a friend RUOK?]
Reach Out launching in Ireland – yes, Ireland, land of the shamrock* + Guinness
We want to send a big welcome to Reach Out Ireland: today's their birth-day! [Continue readingReach Out launching in Ireland – yes, Ireland, land of the shamrock* + Guinness]
Melbourne Cup – horses, sweeps, hats...+ gambling
It's Melbourne Cup today! For most of us that means getting involved in a sweep or two, dressing up, and of course watching the big race. For others gambling is more of a problem. [Continue readingMelbourne Cup – horses, sweeps, hats...+ gambling ]
Just started your final exams for school? Some tips from Reach Out
It's final exam time for lots of students around Australia. This can be a pretty stressful time, and Reach Out has some tips that might help you get through it a bit more easily. Good luck everyone! [Continue readingJust started your final exams for school? Some tips from Reach Out]
‘The perfect gift for a man’ book sales supporting the Inspire Foundation!
Gavin Heaton and Mark Pollard have compiled a book full of raw, honest stories from men focusing on what it means to be a man: 'The perfect gift for a man – 30 stories about reinventing manhood.' [Continue reading‘The perfect gift for a man’ book sales supporting the Inspire Foundation!]
Connecting with understanding friends for support
Our final guest blogger for Carers Week, Emily, takes some time to talk about her experience as a young carer - and the benefits of connecting with other young carers in a remote community. [Continue readingConnecting with understanding friends for support]
Break it down for K Rudd – young people style
Have your say on the recently announced National Youth Health Strategy ... what should be in it? what's important to young people? What role should the government play in supporting young people to lead successful lives? [Continue readingBreak it down for K Rudd – young people style]
Caring in the top end
Guest blogger Benny from the Northern Territory talks about what it's like to care for his brother. Read his story about the day to day responsibilities of being a young carer. [Continue readingCaring in the top end]
Looking after a loved one...
Guest blogger Tori from WA talks about taking care of her younger brother. Read her story and what being a young carer means to her. [Continue readingLooking after a loved one...]
Carers Week 2009: Anyone, anytime across Australia
This week is Carers Week in Australia. Reach Out will have several guest bloggers this week working as young carers in different regions of Australia. Let's give them a huge RO welcome :) [Continue readingCarers Week 2009: Anyone, anytime across Australia]
National Eating Disorders Collaboration Youth Consultation
Wanna help prevent body image and eating issues in young people? If so, have your say on what needs to be done by taking part in the National Eating Disorders Collaboration youth consultation. [Continue readingNational Eating Disorders Collaboration Youth Consultation]
World Mental Health Day Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? World Mental Health Day 09...let's put ourselves to the test and make a difference in our own lives... [Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day Challenge]
Practicing kindness
Sometimes we forget about the older generations among us. We get so caught up in our own lives that we don’t remember those around us who may need some extra love and attention. [Continue readingPracticing kindness]
Young carers on Reach Out
Atari drops by to discuss our plans to make Reach Out more accessible and relevant for different groups of young people – one of which includes young carers. [Continue readingYoung carers on Reach Out]
Welcome to the ROdown blog!
Welcome to the Reach Out blog. We’re hoping that the Reach Out blog, also known as the ROdown (rhymes with hoedown, lowdown – geddit?!..), will be a place where hundreds of important, interesting, fun and perhaps even ground-breaking conversations can [Continue readingWelcome to the ROdown blog!]