Mental Health
$70 million for eating disorders and mental health
On Monday the Albanese government announced $70 million of funding in grants for innovative programs targeting eating disorders and childhood......
Kids HelpLine – over half of calls go unanswered
Kids Helpline has released the latest Annual Report from 2022 that reveals over half of calls do not get answered......
Impact of war on diaspora communities
War and conflict have disastrous and long-term impacts on local communities, but the effects are felt throughout the world including......
Housing crisis preys on youth mental health
New research released by ReachOut Australia reveals one third of young Aussies reported the cost of living as one of......
Family violence a risk in youth suicide
Content warning: the following report looks at suicide and family violence. Family violence remains an overlooked risk factor in youth suicide......
Your Replika friend
Replika is an AI chatbot app that allows users to create virtual companions. It has been popular with people who......
Clubs questions WA government on new firearms laws
The Western Australia government has announced a plan to introduce legislation around firearms, requiring anyone with a gun licence to......
MDMA and Psilocybin To Be Used for Treatment
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has rescheduled both MDMA and Psilocybin from Schedule 9 ‘prohibited substances’ to Schedule 8 ‘controlled......
Survey finds people with complex mental health issues ignored
Results from a SANE Bridging the Gaps Survey shows people living with complex mental illness are not receiving affordable or......
News Coverage of George Pell’s Death Leaves Survivors Vulnerable
News coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s life and death has left survivors of sexual abuse vulnerable to post-traumatic stress reactions,......