Loneliness and isolation
Loneliness and social isolation have become significant health and wellbeing issues in Australia and most parts of the Western world.
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Tips, tools and articles to help you manage grief and loss
Supported by Rotary District 9800 as part of the G’day Network initiative.
Delayed Grief: Waves of Grief as Lockdown Lifts
People delay their grief in different ways and for all sorts of reasons, enforced isolation due to COVID is something many of us are processing now.
Supporting a Grieving Friend: Having Courageous Conversations
It takes courage to reach out to a grieving friend. We’ve prepared some steps to help you get started.
EAST – Connecting to Healthy Routines
Helping you connect back to healthy routines to give you a greater sense of balance, wellbeing and mental resilience.
Human Disasters
Societies overwhelmed by large-scale human disasters can cause grief and trauma. We share some insights and coping tips to support you.
Grief Recovery Part 2: Recognise and Engage Your Strengths
How to create an inventory of your strengths and put them into action.
Grief Recovery Part 1: In Search of Lost Strengths
How recognising and tapping into personal strengths can help you find renewed life after loss.
Mindfulness for Grief
How do you grieve mindfully? Explore the self-compassionate approach of acceptance and non-judgement as you process your loss in the present moment with techniques such as meditation, journaling and breathing exercises.
Lockdown Recovery: How Reconnecting With Nature & Animals Can Help
Life after lockdown. How an increased time in nature could be the key to successful reconnection post-lockdown.
Losing a Pet
For many, the loss of a pet can mirror the grief experienced when we lose a close friend or family member.
Relationship Loss
The end of any meaningful relationship may come as a complete shock, even if you saw it coming. There are many emotions and thoughts experienced during and following the initial break-up.
Major Transitions in Life
Change is unavoidable. Sometimes it is planned and other times it is unavoidable, and sometimes, with change comes discomfort and uncertainty.