Here is a recent news item on the mental health impacts of current lockdowns and associated lifestyle changes. 

Channel 9 - Mental Health in lockdown with APS CEO Zena Burgess

​Please click link:
https://vimeo.com/577841555/27c781f918

​This week is Education Week in NSW. I’ve attached a link to this week’s virtual events for those with an interest in how our schools are functioning. 

​education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/education-week/ed-week-events

​Hello to you all, with the Tokyo Olympics about to start it is worth taking a couple of minutes to re-visit this inspiring story from the 1992 Barcelona games.
A great reminder that it is the approach we take to life and the work we put in which makes us who we are. Results are beyond our control.
Have a great day.

youtu.be/-_JUKNfYNpc

As a parent or carer for a child, it can be difficult to understand what your child's needs are and how they view the world around them. You may even worry that your child is falling behind in their development. I have recently come across this great infographic from WPS which gives a summary of the stages of growth you can typically expect to see in childhood. Of course this is just a guide and if you have any concerns please consider obtaining professional opinion. ​                   

Last week the government made an announcement regarding a Royal Commission into Suicide amongst Defence Personnel and Veterans.

I have attached the PM's announcement, and also a link to the submissions form if you have something to contribute to this process.

​I am eager to see how this Royal Commission proceeds.  

www.pm.gov.au/media/defence-and-veterans-suicide

submissions.defenceveteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/general/submissions/consultation/intro/

If you, or someone you know, need support, you can contact:

• Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
• Open Arms (current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families are able to seek this free and confidential support) – 1800 011 046
• ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line (for current serving ADF personnel and their families) – 1800 628 036.
• Safe Zone Support (for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families) – 1800 142 072. When you call Safe Zone Support, you do not need to identify yourself if you do not want to.

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