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Heroes of the hydro pool
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Heroes of the hydro pool

Sue Davies daily joins the other “heroes” of the hydro pool as part of her rehabilitation and determination to walk again. Words Bryce Davies My lovely wife, Sue, has had some trouble re...

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Little yellow triangles
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Little yellow triangles

Little yellow triangles: Following the right markers on the trek of life words Belinda Davis Recently, in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, my husband and I decided to go bushwalking in the...

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Taboo topic right on the money
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Taboo topic right on the money

Words Claire Hill Imagine you’re relaxing at a barbecue with friends and your host suddenly turns to you and says, “Let’s talk about money. How are your finances?” If you f...

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Re-engaging with life - social connection is key
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Re-engaging with life - social connection is key

  Words Simone Worthing “As humans, we need social interaction,” says Karla Milner, clinical psychologist with The Salvation Army in Tasmania. “This involves seeing people, r...

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Taking back control
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Taking back control

Routine is vital to a positive outlook Words Simone Worthing “I feel constantly anxious and fearful, even if it’s just below the surface, and I’m always exhausted.” “...

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The cycle of life
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The cycle of life

Giving time to others makes the world go around Words Jennifer Short My parents both had heroin-dependency issues when I was a little girl. Our neighbours owned a bakery, and I remember going next doo...

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Life through a new lens
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Life through a new lens

Words of hope for the weary and broken Words Sandra Pawar Suffering with mental health problems is a serious matter. It is something that can affect our whole being, sometimes for days and weeks at a...

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Coping through COVID-19
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Coping through COVID-19

Coping through COVID-19: Finding hope and meaning in the pandemic Words Simone Worthing October is National Mental Health Month in Australia. An initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Austra...

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Trapped in traffick
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Trapped in traffick

Salvos free Karim from 'diplomatic prison' Karim* came to Australia after being offered a well-paid role in Canberra as the private driver for a diplomat from his home country. He agreed to take the j...

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Setting the captives free
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Setting the captives free

Salvo Trevor Russell at helm of Australia’s fight against modern slavery Words Simone Worthing “I like to think that policing is a calling for me as part of my faith,” said Detect...

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