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Parents, especially new parents, can find it difficult to know if and when their child is reaching developmental milestones. Parents who haven’t spent a lot of time with other children may have fewer experiences/references against which to compare their own child’s development. Furthermore, comparison can be fraught. As such, parents often rely on the expertise/advice of professionals, such as Early Childhood Educators, who are experienced in working with different children …


There is a famous saying by ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu: “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” His advice is, essentially, get out of your own head and live in the moment. Easier said than done, right?
Today, there is such a constant stream of ‘life hacks’ for beating anxiety that it can actually be anxiety-inducing trying to achieve the unattainable level of perfection being presented (with the best of intentions) and figuring out how to implement each of these ‘must-do’s’ in a practical way. …


Most of the time, when we’re feeling lonely, sad or bored, we can fill up our day with a long to do list of going to work, shopping, hitting the gym, grabbing a coffee, attending appointments, running errands and so on. During lockdown however, it’s been near impossible for most people to maintain an optimum level of ‘busyness’. Outings, routines and social get togethers have fallen by the wayside. However, if you’re someone who lives alone, or has limited social contact outside your household, that ‘empty’ feeling (which is usually concealed by busyness) may be stronger than ever. …


Australian farmers are often referred to as the ‘backbone’ of our nation.  Despite their service to our community, many farmers have actually been doing it very tough themselves - particularly in the past few years. Mental illness and suicide rates are significantly higher in outback and rural Australia, compared to that of the major cities - 66% higher, according to the National Rural Health Alliance. …


Unless you’re Superman, you will have experienced some level of physical pain at some point in time.  While some painful conditions can be resolved relatively quickly through rest, medication, injections, natural therapies, physical therapies, massage, lifestyle changes, exercise or even surgery; unfortunately, others are alleviated so easily. Pain that lasts beyond six months (chronic pain) is not natural and can affect anyone’s mental health considerably. …


Anger gets a bad rap. It is often associated with aggression, violence or destructive behaviour and perceived as a negative emotion that needs to be swallowed or avoided altogether. This is likely because anger (the emotion) and aggression (the behaviour) are often confused. Yet it is a normal (yes, even healthy) part of the human experience to feel angry sometimes. …


We experience the world through our senses and use these senses to communicate. Communication allows us to learn, express ideas, participate in work or social activities and maintain relationships. Effective communication is such an integral and instinctive part of our daily lives that it’s easy to take for granted. However, when someone is unable to communicate effectively, however subtly, this can have a significant impact on their physical, social, emotional, vocational and financial wellbeing.  …


There’s a common misconception that Sports Psychology is only for elite athletes. If you’re a beginner, or not a ‘sports person’ at all, then the thought of seeing a Sports Psychologist may seem redundant. While Sports Psychology can be extremely valuable for professional athletes; you might be surprised to learn that its benefits are far-reaching and can actually help to boost anyone’s ‘mental fitness’. …


We pre-millennial and ‘elder millennials’ are not always the most tech savvy people on the planet. Sometimes it feels as if our children were handed iPads as they passed ‘go’ through the birth canal. As parents, this can feel both alienating and alarming, especially when we keep hearing that technology is ‘ruining lives’. Can this really be true?  …


While the phrase, ‘winter is coming’ may warm the hearts of Game of Thrones fans everywhere, it can also inspire dread in those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 
Winter. Blues. Are. A. Thing.
If you’re fine during the warmer months, then suddenly struggling at the onset of winter, you may actually have SAD - and not just be feeling ‘sad’. …


There are currently around 4.3 million Australians living with a disability of some kind - with more than 500 000 having a significant or permanent disability. There’s also a significant number of Australians living with a disability, who don’t even know it. In response to the need for support of this magnitude, the Australian Government has rolled out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Who is eligible? …


While there is growing awareness around trauma and PTSD, there is still more work to be done in understanding intergenerational trauma – particularly that experienced by Indigenous Australian people/s. …


COVID has widely been reported as the ‘kiss of death’ for many relationships, with more and more couples separating and divorcing. While it’s normal for any couple - no matter how solid - to go through their ups and downs, any underlying issues that might normally be quickly resolved can bubble to the surface and become heightened during times of crisis – particularly COVID. Why is this and what can you do if your relationship is in trouble? …



In the coming weeks and months, children will return to school, businesses will begin to re-open and families & loved ones will re-connect. This is a big win for both the economic and emotional wellbeing of all Australians. Right? …


Does being in a government-imposed COVID-19 lockdown sometimes feel like you’ve been ‘grounded’ by your parents? You’re not alone... 

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You can change your brain’s wirings and shift an automatic reaction into a considered response. It takes time and practice, but we know it is possible. The first step is better understanding your brain! …


Drug and Alcohol facility “The Glen” together with “Relationships Australia” is targeting families of people with addiction problems. This project aims to support the wider network of people struggling, including "loved ones", partners and children. …


Have you ever driven to work and not remembered the journey there? We often get in the car with “to do” lists for the day ahead or replaying last night’s conversations over in our head …


There are many skills that are required for your child to have positive and successful interactions while playing and communicating with others. For some children, learning these skills are quite difficult therefore they require more targeted intervention to learn, practice and consolidate them. …


Artius therapists are skilled in weaving practical ‘serious’ goals and tasks into play-based fun activities. At Artius, we believe that it is important for your child to enjoy coming to therapy. …


Building a culture in the workplace where employees are supported with their health needs leads to greater productivity and decreased absenteeism. Setting an action plan to promote good mental health at work is another facet of the workplace health plan. …


Relationships can be wonderful sources of joy and happiness. However, over time, relationships can start to lose some of the initial spark and ease that they once had. Here is a cheat sheet of some things you can try to help create a happy relationship. …


Anger is a normal human emotion that arises when we feel irritated, frustrated or annoyed. However, others times anger can be expressed through subtler behaviours, such as withdrawing from a relationship, or refusing to talk others out of anger. …


Often psychologists refer to sudden, stressful events as “critical incidents”.  These are usually challenging, sudden events that may create significant distress and overwhelm your ability to cope. …


For some of us, communicating and getting our point across to others can seem particularly difficult, especially when we fear being judged or criticised by others, or when we fear others may respond negatively. …


During our working lives we spend around 40% of our time at work. We are uniquely positioned to recognise when someone might be suffering from mental ill-health. Recognising the symptoms can be the first step to helping your workmate to get the support they need …


Mental ill-health costs Australian businesses $10.9billion per year. Here are some tips to assist you to positively influence workplace culture, management practices and the experience of your employees: …


Stress is a normal part of life, affecting people either positively or negatively. Research indicates that issues in the workplace are a major cause of stress, irrespective of industry,occupation or pay level. Organisations can have a key influence on assisting their employees to manage stress, contributing to a mentally healthy workplace. …


International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day held on December 03 each year to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities. …


Movember is all about bringing the moustache back to the workplace. The Movember Foundation challenges men to grow a moustache during Movember (November), to spark conversation and raise vital funds for its men’s health programs; specifically men’s prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. …


Did you know 10 Tradies are badly injured at work every day!
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Blue Steel have labelled August as National Tradies Health Month to provide valuable information to adults in the trade industry the importance of full body health and safety. …