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Shiny Happy People (Emotional Health)
Take a holistic approach to your emotional health and you’ll be smiling in no time. One area of Indigenous health that often gets overlooked is our mental health. Research has shown that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people suffer higher rates of social and emotional well-being problems than other Australians. In fact, depression is on […]
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A Real Family Affair -Through healing and empowerment comes inspiration and change.
Name: Evelyn Fay Binge Being a mother of six and a grandmother of 10 might seem like more than enough responsibility for most of us. But not for Evelyn Fay Binge. She is passionate about making a difference in her community and is willing to work hard as is necessary to achieve this. In April, […]
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Right, Said Fred
Name: Fred Cobbo Fred Cobbo, 35, has two daughters – Brittney, 11 and Cassandra, 10 – whom he adores. One day he envisions them having big city jobs, and pursuing their interests in dancing and the culinary arts. He attributes their success to his emphasis on education, which he considers “very important for life learning”. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Feature Story – 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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Deadly Vibe’s Christmas Survival Guide
Follow our advice and get through the silly season in one piece. Christmas is the best time of the year – getting together with family and friends, the presents, the parties, the drink, the food . . . It can be hard not to overindulge in pretty much everything, and it can also be hard […]
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In Good Company (Friendship)
Want to know to win friends and influence people? Be the friend you’d like to be Sometimes it can be hard to make, or keep, friends. Moving to a new town, going to a new school, or experiencing a big change in your life can put you in a position where you might lose contact […]
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Worry Worts (Anxiety)
Don’t let anxiety rule your life ” there is help available. We all feel anxious from time to time. But sometimes that anxiety can become so severe that it interferes with your life. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common forms of mental illness, and affect nearly everyone at some stage. However, some people […]
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Split Decision (Divorce)
Going though a divorce ” remember that kids come first. Going through a divorce is a pretty tough time for everyone involved. Parents who are separating can often be so caught up in all the stress and problems involved in the ending of a relationship that they forget about what matters most ” the kids. […]
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Power of the Pooch
Hayfever – something to sneeze at. Hayfever sufferers know the misery of their condition all too well – red, itchy eyes, runny, stuffy nose, itchy throat and uncontrollable sneezing. For those who don’t suffer from this affliction, you may think of hayfever as something that only happens in spring. But hayfever can happen at any […]
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Barbiturates
Barbiturates are a form of depressants known as downers. They are taken in pill form and affect the central nervous system by slowing down the mind and body. Barbiturates are not only highly addictive – they can also have damaging short- and long- term effects. Short-term effects range from a feeling of sleepiness and relaxation […]
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Family Gathering
So you’ve decided you want to trace your family, but you’re not sure where to start? Tracing family members or researching your family history might sound like a daunting task, but these days you don’t have to face it alone. There are heaps of organisations across Australia that can help Aboriginal people trace and reunite […]
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Puberty Blues (Puberty)
Going through puberty? It’s not the end of the world. Puberty is the time in your life when your sexual organs start to mature ” that means your body starts to become capable of making babies. But before any outward changes happen, there’s lots of things changing on the inside as you body starts to […]
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Caring for others
A lot of our people all around Australia are living with HIV/AIDS and other disabling diseases which can make it difficult to look after yourself on your own. When you can’t look after yourself properly, you need someone to care for you. This person is called a carer. AIDS in particular is a disease which […]
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A Major Concern (Body Image)
Our young fellas are worried ” about their bodies. Mission Australia’s 2007 National Survey of Young Australians ” Australia’s largest annual survey of young people ” has found that body image is the biggest worry for 11-24 year olds ” both males and females ” with one in three saying it was a major concern. […]
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