Good mental health gives children a sense of security and enables the development of essential life skills, such as trust, independence, and resilience. But young people also rely on the adults around them to support and safeguard their social and emotional...
“Geography should not be a barrier to access or a cause for disadvantage for rural and remote children.” – Royal Far West While most young people are generally happy and cope with daily life confidently, some are more vulnerable and need extra assistance. In...
‘I believe in hope!’ – Ted Lasso If there was one key takeaway after inhaling all three series of Ted Lasso in record time, it is that his positivity was infectious, it drew people in and it built belief. One of the favourite quotes direct from Ted mouths was “you...
Good mental health and wellbeing enables children to reach their full potential and experience fulfilling relationships. Mental health challenges often begin during childhood and if not addressed can lead to poor outcomes in adolescence and adulthood. In Australia,...
In 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing. It found that 13.9% of young people aged 4 to 17 had experienced a mental disorder in the 12 months leading up to the survey. That’s 1 in 7 or 560,000 young...
