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Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is when someone drinks a lot of alcohol over a couple of hours, or even non-stop over days or weeks. It’s a dangerous thing to do, because it can make the side-effects from alcohol even worse. Drinking alcohol damages your heart, brain, liver, muscles, pancreas, lungs, genitals (in guys), intestines, blood and nervous […]
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A positive Attitude
Looking for a job requires a positive attitude. A positive attitude leads to positive planning. A positive attitude means: Determining the kind of work you want and are qualified to do before you start. Planning your job search systematically. Collecting and collating all the information about yourself and ensuring that it is seen by prospective […]
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Number One Mum
Name: Maryanne Malbunka Maryanne Malbunka received an extra special gift for Mother’s Day this year when she was named the national winner of the 2004 Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Award. The award was announced last month at the Avillion Hotel in Sydney, where Maryanne was presented with a brand-new car as her prize […]
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A Real Menace (Bullying)
Stop the bullies and keep our schools safe. Research has shown that around 20 per cent of students report being victims of bullying at least once a week. This figure could be even higher, because many problems are never reported. This is pretty worrying, considering that bullying has been shown to cause low self-esteem, depression, […]
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High Stakes (Gambling)
We all enjoy a bit of a flutter once in a while. But for some people, gambling is a debilitating addiction. Approximately two per cent of all Australians, or 330,000 people, have a gambling problem. Problem gambling destroys careers and relationships, breaks up families and often leaves the gambler with insurmountable debts that they ultimately […]
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The Love Goes Round
Name: Bella Savo When it comes to ambition and willingness to succeed, Bella Savo’s four children -Anthony, 12, Kerry, 11, Marion, 8, and Trevor, 6 – couldn’t have a better example than their own mum. Originally from Thursday Island, Bella has been an important and influential member of the Weipa community for 20 years. Weipa, […]
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Anger
Some people go through life making themselves and others miserable by being angry and frustrated. These people may need to challenge their anger to find out if other feelings such as hurt, rejection, sadness or loneliness may be being covered up by their anger, and try to face those feelings. Strengthen yourself by developing your […]
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We Are Family
Make the most of your family ” invest in some together time. This month, why not try and take some time out to spend with your family? Spending time together as a family can help to improve your physical and emotional well-being, and helps to keep your family strong. May 13 to 19 is National […]
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All the Rage (Anger)
align=”left”>Anger doesn’t have to be a bad thing ” learn how to control it and you can make that negative a positive. Getting angry doesn’t just cause problems at work, at home or at the traffic lights, it can also be damaging to your health. Flying off the Handle Anger is a very strong emotion […]
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If In Doubt, Just Chill Out
The end of the year can send people into a spin! There always seems so much to do around the end of the year, including Christmas celebrations, school holidays and the New Year. It is the holiday season, a time when we get together with family and friends to enjoy each other’s company and have […]
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Being Bullied?
Bullying can occur at any time in a person’s life – at school, home or work. Most bullying, however, occurs at school. If people call you names, deliberately exclude you from activities, or attempt to cause you physical or emotional harm, then you are being bullied. Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things […]
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Mental Muscle (Fitness)
Getting in shape takes dedication and commitment ” but the results are worth it. Being a contestant on The Biggest Loser is no easy feat. You need to be mentally strong to keep going and to tackle the many gruelling challenges presented to you. When it comes to your own fitness regime, being mentally strong […]
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Question Time
A national survey reveals what young Australians really worry about. An Australia-wide survey of more than 11,300 people aged between 11 and 24 has revealed that the issues of suicide and self-harm, physical and sexual abuse, and family conflict are of growing concern for Australia’s young people. The survey, conducted annually by Mission Australia, asked […]
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Carers
Many people live in our communities with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or are frailed or aged, making it difficult and sometimes impossible for them to look after themselves. These people need lots of support, love and assistance. This is when a carer steps in. A carer is someone who performs a wide range […]
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Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
It has been said that suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is like being blindfolded and placed in a strange room with nothing to guide you by. Everyone else can see where they’re going, but you’re left to stomp around in the dark. As a result you constantly trip over all the things that have been […]
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Grief
We all know or will know what it is like to feel grief. Grief comes from loss, and it can be from any loss. It may be the result of the end of a friendship; giving up a child; moving away from family or loved ones; a job loss or the death of someone we […]
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