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Effective communication for the 21st Century
Our words have power and how we use them matters, so it’s important to communicate in a manner appropriate for our setting. What’s okay to say in your living room may not be considered acceptable in…
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Clowning around can save lives: Stress Down Day 2020
Lifeline’s annual Stress Down Day is held on the 24th of July. It’s a fun and easy event focused on reducing the stress levels of people across the country while serving as an opportunity to…
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Flourish Australia, staying safe and making changes in line with the latest COVID-19 developments
Flourish Australia’s number one priority is everyone’s wellbeing – the wellbeing of the people we support, the Flourish Australia team and the wider community. The Flourish Australia team are…
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Preparing to look for work once the quarantine ends
Unemployment has increased due to COVD-19. However, what appears to be a "bust" economy right now may become a "boom" economy in the near future. It would be wise to start preparing for…
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Flourish Australia uphold Three Vital Behaviours
Some years ago, Flourish Australia developed Three Vital Behaviours as the core of our Recovery Action Framework. We asked ourselves the question: "what three things can everybody do that would make…
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Defusing a volatile situation
We can't control how others feel or act but we do have the power to defuse volatile situations by applying the same de-escalation techniques used by professional crisis intervention teams.…
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Dental Health Week 2020
Dental Health Week 2020 runs from the 3rd of August to the 9th of August, and this year’s theme is “How Much Sugar Is Hiding In Your Trolley?” The core aim of this annual event is to educate…
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Writing about mental health in a strengths-based way
As Panorama magazine represents Flourish Australia’s values, we strive to use strengths-based language in every article, regardless of its source. Viewing recovery in a person-led, strengths-based…
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You can muster strong motivation to do something that interests you and still not get it done! Motivation does not lead…
Ways to get motivated
Is motivation what you really need? Are you sure it isn’t discipline?You can muster strong motivation to do something that interests you and still not get it done! Motivation does not lead…
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A word of encouragement for all Victorians
We want you to know that we are with you every step of the way as you work extra hard to contain the transmission of COVID-19.Your wellbeing matters to us.
In times like…
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Best ways to keep warm during the colder months
Claes came from Sweden to study in Sydney at the tail end of a very hot summer. We all supposed that he would find the intense heat overwhelming, coming as he did from a country intersected by the…
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What it means to behave professionally
While every Australian workplace has its own culture, certain professional standards are universal. Every employee needs to be aware of their workplace standards and choose to stick to them.Most…