Mental Wellbeing

Where do we find help to quell our fears and focus on our self-care in times of anxiety? Beyond Blue is an organisation that provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. This list of ten ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus is just one of the great resources on offer in the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service section of their website.

Free and confidential counselling is available through AccessEAP - an organisation designed to create thriving workplaces that promote, recognise and effectively manage the mental health of every employee. 

Freecall - 1800 81 87 28 or visit the website Access EAP.

The ABC’s Mental Health week (July 5-11) featured a number of familiar faces writing letters to their younger self about some of the mental health challenges they faced growing up. In this video Anthony Field, of Wiggles fame, tells his story with the best advice from his Dad: “Forgive yourself - you’re only human”.