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:
FEATUREDThe 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
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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
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
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
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:
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:
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
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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
Despite not knowing them personally, celebrities can become a big part of our daily lives. We see them on our favourite TV shows, we listen to their songs and podcasts, and we follow them on social media - they make their way into our homes, hearts and minds without us even realising. As such, wh... read more
Hi everyone! As many of you may have heard. Instagram will be rolling out ‘Teen accounts’ within the next 60 days.So what does this mean?
Anyone under 18 years of age will have their account set to private. They will also only be able to receive messages from people they follow or are connected wi... read more
"When you’re stressed about making enough gold, and gaining enough xp to optimise your play-through of a casual farming simulator, you know you might be doing something wrong."
Hello everyone! In honour of ReachOut's Level Up fundraiser this week, I'm here to share an amazing contribution by our ow... 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
This year, the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence has been extended into a week long initiative: Bullying No Way: National week of action.
If you're looking to get help for bullying, there's things you can do and people you can talk to. Check out our urgent help page if you need t... read more
Loneliness Awareness Week is held during the first week of August in Australia each year. The week encourages us to talk about our shared experiences of loneliness, take action to reduce it, and create more opportunities for connection.
The theme for Loneliness Awareness Week this year is why we fe... read more
Self-Care Day is on the 24th of July and represents how there's always time in the day to look after ourselves... 24/7 😄There is often a cliché of self care being bath bombs, face masks, or a well-deserved nap. But there’s another way you can nurture your mental health and overall wellness — being... read more
June 30th 2024 marks World Social Media Day, a day where we recognise social media’s immense impact on global communication. Social media has increased our connection to friends, families and other communities and has provided us with a virtual space to:
Friendships can be tricky sometimes, and the community can be a great place to ask for help. In fact, chats about friendship have come up a lot lately! We’ve put together this discussion to talk about some common issues in friendships, and collate the great advice we’ve seen from all of you..
We’ll... read more
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