This month, our very own Peer Worker from PeerChat, Axolotl is opening up about their own experiences with grief. They have shared their story below.
Grief is something we all expect to experience at some (and varying) points of our lives. I’ll admit I can’t remember it super well, but my first enco... read more
I was out grocery shopping with my partner and my anxiety crept up on me in a way I hadn’t been expecting. I wasn’t expecting it because I was genuinely having a good day.
We didn’t have trouble parking, my clothes felt a little uncomfortable but wasn’t too bad and when we got inside some music I li... read more
Work stress is different for everyone, be it the woes of casual employment, job interview anxiety or social barriers to employment/education. It's normal to feel stressed about this stuff; it's also important to let someone know if it's starting to get you down. This month we're going to share o... read more
Success means something different to everyone: finishing uni, starting a family or having good health, to name a few. It can be hard to work out what it means to you, especially when influencing factors shape your idea of success. Things like: societal pressure to complete milestones by a cer... read more
We're excited to announce this month; two incredible guests will join us for another "Ask Me Almost Anything". Together we will be unpacking the topic of boundaries in relationships.
Personal boundaries are the rules and limits we decide are right for us.
They include things like:
ReachOut wishes our incredible LGBTIQA+ users a very Happy Pride Month. This month commemorates the mammoth drive, activism and power shown by members of our community. If you want to learn more about why we celebrate pride in the month of June here is an awesome article about it.
To mark the... read more
This month we are doing something special for neurodivergent folks out there! It’s time to have a chat about the unique mental health challenges that are faced by the autistic community.
We will be joined by Ginny from Reframing Autism -- an organisation that has such a powerful mission stat... read more
We are doing something completely different for this edition of Ask Me Almost Anything! This is your opportunity to get to know staff the ReachOut that share something in common with many of you.
This month we are going to be talking about all things LGBTIQA+ and your questions will be answere... read more
I’m super excited for this month's Ask A Pro Live because we are talking about creativity! Studies have shown that activities such as writing can help to process difficult emotions and painting and drawing can help people express experiences that are difficult to put into words.
Bei... read more
We all know how the saying goes - "The only constant in life is change". When I heard this in my teen years it scared the crap out of me. The thought of having to face change constantly felt so daunting. As life has moved on and I look back on all the changes I've adapted to I wouldn't have it an... read more
This month formerly Ask A Pro Live is getting a makeover - welcome to Ask Me Almost Anything. Same event but different name which highlights the value of having these discussions with peers as well as professionals.
This month we are doing something super special. We are really excited to ki... read more
For this month's Ask A Pro we are super lucky to have Dr Joe joining us again to talk about all things emotions. Feelings underpin so much of how we experience life, how we deal with challenges and what we think about ourselves.
That’s why we think it’s a super important topic to chat about! T... read more
It's safe to say that 2020 has been a weird year. It has been a lot and going into social isolation has weighed really heavy on people. Now most of us are at a stage where restrictions are lifting, which brings a whole new set of concerns and challenges for many people.
This chat will most lik... read more
Opening up to parents/guardians/carers about mental health can be a really tricky beast. When we want to tell the people that care for us what's going on, it can be so difficult managing reactions and expectations. Preparing for these conversations with parents/guardians/carers can sometimes help... read more
I’m excited to announce that we’ll be doing our very first Ask A Pro for 2020.
In the spirit of Mardi Gras we’ll be shining a light on the “B” in LGBTIQA+. We will be talking about all things Bi Pride & Visibility.
For this Ask A Pro we’ll be chatting with Anthony who has playe... read more
Ask a Pro Live: Healthy Relationships
This month we are continuing our theme of Healthy Relationships with yet another Ask A Pro Live. We'll be lucky enough to be joined by a representative from 1800-RESPECT who will be answering all our questions about boundaries, respect and safety in relati... read more
Ask a Pro Live: Navigating the Mental Health System
This month we are continuing our theme of Recovery with a live discussion talking all things Navigating the Mental Health System!
Seeking help takes a lot of courage, and taking that first step to seek mental health support is a really importan... read more
Whether you’re in your last year of school, trying to improve your grades or navigating life at University or TAFE - I think we can all agree that at times studying is stressful. You have to manage your time, understand the content, complete assignments and make deadlines. All whilst juggling family... read more
Advocacy - Ask a Pro Live with Bre August 29th 2019
This month we are very excited to announce our Ask a Pro Live Event (formerly Infobus!) on the topic of Advocacy! It can be really difficult to advocate for yourself and for issues that are important to you, so let's explore this further in this... read more
Gender! Ask a Pro: Live with Kai and Olivia
This month we are very excited to announce our Ask a Pro Live Event (formerly Infobus!) on the topic of Gender!
What is an Ask a Pro Live Event and how do I get involved?
Every month we run a live chat where special guests will come online to talk a... read more
On Friday the 3rd of May 7-9pm we will be having an Infobus! If this is your first time hearing about an infobus, go here to learn about what they are!
Our guest will be Bart from Livewire.
Livewire is an online place for teens living with a serious or chronic il... read more
We have a VERY exciting guest for October's Infobus:
Ben Brooksby, aka The Naked Farmer!
Join us on the 18th of October at 7pm AEDT
For the first time ever, we will hosting this event as a Live Chat on Facebook, between myself, and Ben!
This way you get to see the faces, hear the voi... read more
It's been a little while, but we are stoked to announce that InfoBus is back!!!
Join us on Thursday the 24th of May from 7pm-9pm to talk about all things job hunting, and employment with special guest Sam ElKhatib.
Sam works directly with people helping them to find, apply for, and keep employm... read more
This Wednesday I will be having a live chat here on the forums to discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and what we can as a whole society and in our RO to be inclusive and share in our great culture.
I will be asking some questions to get the conversation running but if anyone has... read more
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