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Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness Day, celebrated annually on 24th May, is a day to promote awareness of, and celebrate, pansexual and panromantic identities.
Pansexuality is a sexual orientation which is not limited by gender, and is an attraction to all genders, including non-binary and gende... read more
We are seeing more and more distressing events and human rights crises occurring across the globe and in our own backyards. It can be hard to know how to respond to bad world news, and you may find the impacts of what you see stay with you for longer than you expect.
We asked guest psychologists Ra... read more
FEATUREDNational Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. We want to acknowledge the spirit of connection and say a massive thank you to all the volunteers here in our community. We are so grateful for all the time and energy... read more
There’s no doubt that experiencing a natural disaster can be a frightening experience, and one that may impact your wellbeing. Despite how overwhelming the experience may be, many people recover well from a disaster. We’ve pulled together some information around how you can care for yourself during... read more
Hi again, hope everyone's having a great day/night.
I wanted to bring up a topic that kinda extends from my last post, regarding clarifying your values and determining what you truly want. The main point that I'm really struggling with understanding, however, is separating what you truly value and d... read more
19th May is Agender Pride Day, a day celebrated internationally to promote awareness of agender individuals.
Agender is a gender identity falling under the umbrella of non-binary identities. Agender individuals experience a lack of gender and do not align with any gender, binary or otherwise. Wherea... read more
Heya, it's Astra-RO here 🙂 A little bit of self-disclosure - I'm a late-diagnosed AuDHD-er myself and am excited to share this discussion with the community and hear your thoughts!
With Autism month having just passed, we wanted to start a discussion about self-care for Autistic people. In this p... read more
The 22nd of April is Earth Day, a day where we mobilise and advocate to look after our planet. As the Earth Day website says:
“Our environmental legacy is a testament to the power of collective action, and it calls upon individuals, businesses, governments, and the private sector to join hands in s... read more
I've been doing a ton of work on myself recently, trying to work on the different aspects of my life that were going pretty poorly. This involved body image issues, loneliness/isolation, anxiety, stress, depression, shame, basically everything. I'm kinda at a point now tho (mainly due to therapy), w... read more
The holidays are a useful time to get in some self-care, connect with loved ones, and reprioritise yourself after a tough year. However, many of us find the holidays difficult. There’s a lot of pressure to make the most of time with family, go travelling and relax all at once. A lack of structure an... read more
Sometimes things happen which we can’t do anything about. Even if they’re far away, they can still lead to feelings of anger, sadness, or worry. When you’re feeling this way, it becomes even more important to look after yourself.
Some things you can do when big things are happening that you can’t c... read more
What is a Panic Attack?
Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of fear or anxiety that can cause a lot of distress and disrupt what you’re doing. Panic attacks often start without warning and can be recognized from the sudden physical symptoms you may experience. This can include:
The United Nation's World Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2nd each year. It serves to encourage awareness, understanding, and advocacy for autistic individuals.
Many people prefer to celebrate the day as World Autism Acceptance Day or World Autism Understanding Day as the day is about more than... read more
The 2025 federal election is fast approaching on Saturday May 3rd. There’s an ocean of information out there to process and understand, and it’s important to look after yourself in the middle of it.
Here’s some things to keep in mind for May 3rd:
Today is Harmony Day, a day for us to celebrate cultural diversity and encourage inclusivity. It is a celebration of our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds through respect and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.
Today is also the International Day for... read more
Job seeking can be a pretty involved and stressful process, particularly in today’s competitive job market. This is even if you have overcome the obstacle of figuring out what it is you actually want to do! Whether you’re looking for your first job, or a job that better aligns with your values, stud... read more
Hi everyone,
ReachOut are keen to learn about your experiences using the online community. Whether you’ve used ReachOut.com, the community or viewed our socials - we’d love to hear from you!
So, who can take part?We are looking for people who are 14-25 years old and living anywhere in Austra... read more
Valentine’s Day can be a time of connection, but it can also bring up feelings of loneliness, comparing ourselves to others and remembering past relationships. If Valentine’s Day is a tough one for you and you feel like you’re missing out, remember that you’re not alone and there’s still ways to ma... read more
Going back to school can be tough, especially after a long summer break. You might be stressed about meeting new teachers, nervous to see your friends, or struggling to get back into a routine. Taking the time to readjust properly and look out for your wellbeing can help you manage exhaustion and a... read more
Year 12 results are coming up soon, and if you’ve just finished your final exams you might be feeling confidence and hope, dread or anxiety, or something else entirely. If you’re getting your results back, know that you’re not alone- the community is here for you!
Here are a few suggestions for what... read more
If you’re starting at a new school, or just starting fresh in your social life this year, one of the challenges you might face is making new friends. Maybe you’re worried about trying to find someone with similar interests to you, or getting into an established group after you’ve gone through a fri... read more
Loneliness is a common feeling that we all experience at some point in our lives. Sometimes it can be a temporary feeling and other times it can be a long term challenge. Whether you’ve just experienced a break up, drifted away from friends, or are struggling to connect with others, loneliness can d... read more
Recently, you might have seen posts on social media or stories in the media about a new bill that has passed parliament which will restrict young people under the age of 16 from accessing social networking sites.
If you’re under the age of 16 you might be feeling upset, angry, confused, and wo... read more
A happy place is somewhere you feel calm and safe, and you can retreat to when you need to cope with things. It might be in real life, or somewhere from your daydreams or meditation.
If you have a happy place, real or imagined, share your experience of it here. Gifs and anonymous photos are encou... read more
They say ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ so why do we compare ourselves to others? Whether it’s comparing our bodies or milestones or achievements to others, social comparison is something that a lot of us have done before.
As humans, we make social comparisons in order to make sense of where we... read more
Schoolies is a memorable and fun experience, all about celebrating the end of school with your mates, meeting new people and finally relaxing after exams. You want to make it as great of an experience as possible, so here’s a couple tips for how to keep it safe.
Some schoolies essentials include:
Hello everyone!
Exams for year 12 students are starting to wrap up, and many university students are starting their end-of-year assessments. I wanted to start a conversation about what it means to have climbed the study wall and see what’s next on the horizon. What’s one thing that you know (or w... read more
We’ve all had the experience of feeling hurt by another person such as being betrayed by someone we consider a friend. While feelings of anger, frustration and hate are natural responses to being hurt, holding on to these feelings may do more harm than good. In fact, research has linked chronic ang... read more
Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doom scrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others at all times of day.
Socia... read more
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