• Gambling

  According to many Elders, gambling is destroying Aboriginal communities. Kooris have always gambled with each other as a social activity, however the money would always stay in the community. But it’s different now. The pokies take money from these communities and they never see it again. Many communities are impoverished enough as it is. They […]

  November 30th, 2007. Comments offTopics: Drug & Alcohol Mental Health

• Keep ‘Em Active

  Name: Charlie Wilson When it comes to kids, Charlie Wilson should know what he’s talking about. After all, he’s got five of them! Charlie and his partner Barbara are the proud parents of Charlie, 11; Lachlan, 9; Andrew, 8; Ottalie, 3; and Nazareth, 1½. “Sure, it’s hard work, but I love it,” Charlie says with […]

  November 30th, 2007. Comments offTopics: Child & Maternal Health Mental Health Physical Health
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  Loneliness

  Sometimes loneliness is the result of being away from friends and family

  December, 1998. Comments offTopics: Mental Health
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  Grief Hurts

  Grief comes from loss and it can be from any loss

  March, 1998. Comments offTopics: Mental Health Physical Health
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  On track – Healthy Lifestyle

  A way that is going to put me in a situation where my mind and body will allow me to race at my best

  January, 1998. Comments offTopics: Mental Health Physical Health
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  Stressed out?

  Experts say we can’t live without it yet too much of it can threaten our health

  November, 1997. Comments offTopics: Mental Health Physical Health
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  Depression

  Depression is a down and sad feeling that you get inside

  October, 1997. Comments offTopics: Mental Health

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