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Every fortnight, our community moderators used to run live chats called getting reals. While they have now been retired, this archive contains so many amazing topics. ReachOut's Online Community now runs a range of different events - check them out while you're here too.
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23Apr 2021
09:30 am UTC

LIVE GR: Youth Week Edition (23rd of April 7:30PM AEST)

originally posted on 18-04-2021 5:51 PM

This week, we will be celebrating Youth Week by having a special edition GR!

Young people are important, and Youth Week is a time where we recognise the unique issues affecting youth and strive to get our voices heard. We are powerful and our future matters.

 

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Jo... read more

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19Mar 2021
08:30 am UTC

Live GR: Labels, labels, labels (Friday 19th of March, 7:30pm AEST)

originally posted on 16-03-2021 9:25 PM

Hello everyone! How are you all going?

 

So.. we decided to reschedule our live GR this month for the 19th (this Friday) so we'd have more time to prepare. Sorry about that- we appreciate your understanding! 🙂

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This Friday we'll be chatting about everything 'label... read more

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17Feb 2021
08:30 am UTC

LIVE GR: The Stigma of Struggling (17th of February 7:30PM AEST)

originally posted on 12-02-2021 8:57 PM

One in five Australians aged from 16 to 85 experience a mental health issue in any given year. While support seeking is growing, with around half of people seeking treatment, we still have a long way to go.

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It's hard enough trying to get through the day when we... read more

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18Jan 2021
01:00 am UTC

SLOW-MO GR: Being kind to myself (18th to 22nd of January)

originally posted on 15-01-2021 12:30 PM

Hi everyone! How are you going?

 

It's almost time for another slow-mo GR and this time we'll be talking about being kind to ourselves. Being kind to ourselves doesn't just mean the cliche self-care bath and face mask (although it certainly does include this!).... read more

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30Dec 2020
08:30 am UTC

Live GR: Bringing in the New Year (Wednesday the 30th of December, 7:30pm AEST)

originally posted on 27-12-2020 1:19 PM

Hey there legends! It's almost the end of 2020 so we've decided on a topic to fit that! I hope you're all doing okay, and it's okay if you aren't- I hope you can reach out and talk to someone (and of course, we're here for you if you need!)

 

So this coming Wedne... read more

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14Dec 2020
01:00 am UTC

SLOW-MO GR: Coping with holiday stress (14th to 18th of December)

originally posted on 12-12-2020 2:48 PM

Hey there everyone!

 

It's almost the end of the year and for many people that can mean holidays (this might mean a break from school, uni, or work). And holidays means you might be going away, seeing family, singing merry songs and drinking hot cocoa, right?

 

Wel... read more

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02Dec 2020
08:30 am UTC

Live GR: What is happiness? 2nd of December, 7:30pm AEST

originally posted on 28-11-2020 5:56 PM

Oh hey there! Yup, you guessed it again! It's almost time for another LIVE Getting Real!

 

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This coming Wednesday we'll be chatting about what is that thing called happiness? How do you find it? Can you buy it?

 

Is it okay to not be happy? Is it okay not to want t... read more

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11Nov 2020
08:30 am UTC

LIVE GR: Moving Out of Home (11th of November 7:30pm)

originally posted on 09-11-2020 8:07 PM

Moving out of home can be an exciting time. It can potentially enable us to experience a new culture, spend more time with friends, partners or extended family, be more closer to work or study or give us a sense of freedom and independence.giphy

But it can also be ch... read more

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19Oct 2020
01:00 am UTC

SLOW-MO GR: Managing Money (19th to 23rd of October)

originally posted on 13-10-2020 8:23 PM

Money, money, money…Some people are rolling in it. Others don't even want to think about it.

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Earning money is a part of growing up, but it can be pretty overwhelming. A lot of us are also struggling with our finances right now due to living through one of the wo... read more

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07Oct 2020
08:30 am UTC

Live GR: All About Adulting, 7th of October, 7:30pm AEST

originally posted on 04-10-2020 6:43 PM

Hey everyone! How's it going? 😄

 

You guessed it! We'll be having another Getting Real chat this coming week on the topic "All about Adulting"! We'll be chatting about things like what does it mean to be an adult and how we can tackle some of the pressures that... read more

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21Sept 2020
08:54 am UTC

SLOW-MO: Coping with Study Stress, 21st-25th of September

originally posted on 20-09-2020 6:54 PM

Hey guys! 😄

 

Starting tomorrow the 21st of September, we're going to be running a week long chat about coping with study stress! Heart

 

 

I know for a lot of people studying right now, this time of the year is starting to get super busy with assignments and in the lea... read more

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09Sept 2020
09:30 am UTC

Live GR: Identity and Self-Acceptance, 9th of September, 7:30 pm AEST

originally posted on 06-09-2020 8:20 PM

Hey everyone, I hope you're all going okay 🙂

 

Get excited because we'll be having a live Getting Real chat on 'Identity and Self-Acceptance' this Wednesday at 7:30pm!

 

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We'll be exploring the meaning of identity and self-acceptance and why they can be so importa... read more

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24Aug 2020
02:00 am UTC

Slow-Mo GR: When help isn't helping

originally posted on 23-08-2020 5:14 PM

Hey everyone!

 

This upcoming week we're going to be having a slow-mo Getting Real chat on the topic of What to do when help isn't helping

 

Sometimes, even if you've gone through the process of reaching out for help, things can feel like they aren't really getting... read more

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12Aug 2020
10:00 am UTC

[LIVE GR]: Bucket lists and experiences!

originally posted on 11-08-2020 6:21 PM

The events of this year have given a lot of us time to reflect on our lives, and what we hope to achieve after coronavirus lockdowns end.

 

Whether you're keen for beach trips or book clubs, join us tomorrow night (Wednesday 12th August) at 7:30pm AEST to discuss... read more

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27July 2020
02:00 am UTC

Slow-mo GR: Life transitions and fears about growing up , 27th - 31st July

originally posted on 27-07-2020 3:03 PM

Hey guys!

 

This week we're having a slow-mo GR to do with Life transitions and fears about growing up! 😄

 

 

Different stages of your life can bring huge changes, and these changes can honestly be terrifying! 

 

 

At the same time they're a huge opportunity for growt... read more

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12July 2020
09:30 pm UTC

Live GR: Body Image, 13th July 7:30 AEST

originally posted on 10-07-2020 1:06 PM

Hey guys!

 

This Monday we're going to be having a live Getting Real chat surrounding Body Image! 😄The way we view ourselves and our bodies is so important to talk about, because it directly impacts the way we think about ourselves and the way we treat ourselves... read more

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29June 2020
02:00 am UTC

Slow-mo GR: Social Media, 29th June- 5th July

originally posted on 29-06-2020 10:36 AM

Hey everyone!

 

This week we're going to be having a Slow-mo GR to do with Social Media! 😄

 

For so many of us, social media plays such a huge role in our day. We use it to connect with people (now more than ever!), to relax, to stay informed - it's a lot when yo... read more

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15June 2020
09:30 am UTC

Live GR: All Things Music! 15th June 7:30 pm AEST

originally posted on 12-06-2020 2:52 PM

Hey everyone!

This upcoming Monday we've got a chill and fun live chat to do with All things Music! 🙂

 

 

Whether you're into musicals, bands, or even play an instrument yourself - music is something that lots of us are super passionate about! 😄

 

 

It's also a real... read more

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07June 2020
02:00 am UTC

Slow-mo GR: Coping with Loss, 1-7th June

originally posted on 31-05-2020 3:58 PM

Hey everyone!

 

This coming Monday we're going to be starting our week long discussion on Loss

 

It's a heavy but also important topic that touches people's lives in different ways. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, or some other significant aspect of your lif... read more

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17May 2020
09:30 am UTC

Live GR: Discrimination, 18th of May, 7:30 pm AEST

originally posted on 17-05-2020 4:37 PM

Hey everyone!

 

This Monday we're going to be having another live discussion, this time to do with Discrimination.

 

Discrimination can take place in many forms, and is present pretty much everywhere. It affects everything from someone's day to day life to the kind... read more

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06Apr 2020
03:15 am UTC

Slow-mo GR: Coping with uncertainty, Monday the 6th of April- Friday the 10th

originally posted on 06-04-2020 1:15 PM

Hello lovely RO people!Today we're kicking off a Slow-mo Getting Real chat that's going to be dealing with Coping with Uncertainty!

 

With everything that's been going on, there's a lot of confusion and uncertainty going around!

 

 

I know that for a lot of pe... read more

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01Apr 2020
08:30 am UTC

LIVE CHAT: Accessing Mental Health Support Online - Thursday 23 April

originally posted on 19-04-2020 10:55 PM

Please note we are running this chat on Thursday 23 April - not Monday like we usually do.

 

With all of the changes happening in the world at the moment, we are needing to use technology in so many different ways. Catching up with friends, working from home and... read more

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23Mar 2020
08:30 am UTC

Live Getting Real: What does success look like to you? 23rd of March, 7:30 pm

originally posted on 21-03-2020 4:59 PM

Hey Everyone!This coming Monday we're having a live chat in the evening about What success looks like to you!

 

We're all super different and value different things in life, and the yardstick by which we measure our own and others' accomplishments can vary a lot!... read more

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02Mar 2020
01:00 am UTC

SLOW-MO GR: When Something Goes Wrong... 2nd-6th of March

originally posted on 28-02-2020 4:46 PM

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We all know that feeling…It's inevitable. Bad things happen.Sometimes, we fail or mess up. Other times, someone else inconveniences or upsets us. And sometimes, something goes wrong for no good reason.giphyBut there are plenty of good reasons to join us for next wee... read more

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02Oct 2017
08:30 am UTC

CHAT - Spring Cleaning

originally posted on 02-10-2017 6:28 PM

Hey everyone! 

It's that time of year again, time to do a little cleaning and a little organising

 

When cleaning, organising or trying to do anything it can be hard to stay focused...

 

So join us here tonight at 7:30pm AEDT (remember, it's daylight savings now!!!)... read more

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