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Jess1-RO
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26-11-2020
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23-11-2020
09:36 AM
8 Kudos
So happy to introduce our Moderator team!
This month your Moderators are: @A_Friend
@AmazingPUMP
@Anzelmo
@ayrc_1904
@Bee
@Bingo1234
@ecla34
@Hozzles
@JanaG
@Kittybal
@LeapofFaith
@Lost_Space_Explorer5
@RevzZ
@sunnygirl606
@wanderingwasp
@Wathan
@WheresMySquishy
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23-11-2020
09:26 AM
4 Kudos
Hey there ReachOut Community Team!
I thought I'd make a space to introduce our Mod team so you can get to know them all a bit better :)
Moderators are members of the online community who volunteer to help out with the running of the forums. You will see Mods replying to posts and offering support, leading discussions and conversations, and generally spending time in all sections of the forums to make sure there are conversations here for everyone :)
All our Mods started off as community members and builders, and have done training with ReachOut to grow their skills in peer support and building a sense of community. They are all legends!
Every 3 months we will be welcoming more Moderators, so this is a space for you to get to know them all better.
For our Mod team:
How long have you been a member of the ReachOut Community?
Why did you become a Mod?
What are your 3 favourite things to do when you have down time?
What are you most looking forward to in your Moderator role in the next year?
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20-11-2020
03:33 PM
3 Kudos
Thank you so much everyone Your kind words mean the world to me! Going to miss you all
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16-11-2020
10:20 AM
16 Kudos
Hi there online community!
All the feels today, as I have some news- after two and a half years of posting, supporting and getting to know this amazing community, my journey with ReachOut is coming to an end
I am so incredibly grateful to be part of such an amazing, supportive, kind, compassionate and all round awesome community! You are all such an inspiration to me and my time with ReachOut is something I will treasure forever.
One thing that makes this community special is the willingness of every person to be a support and listening ear for each other. Over my time at ReachOut, I have seen thousands of people in our community take brave steps to seek support, offer kind words to one another, and be there for each other through some of the best and the hardest parts of life. I am truly blessed to have been a part of this community!
I will be around for a couple more weeks to give me a chance to say goodbye and handover to my team. Although I will be leaving, I will still be in the online space as I head over to SANE to manage their online community :)
This community has been such an incredible place to work and I have loved getting to know each and every one of you! I hope to chat more and say goodbye before my last day at ReachOut, the 27th of November. Thank you for letting me share the journey!
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13-11-2020
04:27 PM
3 Kudos
I love this thread so much! It has made my day to read all the things our community has been able to reflect on this year.
One good thing this year has been consolidating all the relationships I have in life with my partner and his little boy, my family, my friends and my workmates. This year reminded me just how lucky I am to have quality people around me
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13-11-2020
04:22 PM
3 Kudos
Three positives of today:
1. My Jacaranda tree is starting to flower! It's my favourite tree and my favourite time of the year
2. The Christmas presents for my partner's little boy arrived today and I am so ready for celebrating Christmas with kids- their joy is the best at Christmas
3. I am going on a weekend getaway
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11-11-2020
09:15 AM
2 Kudos
Hi @panda_6940 welcome to the builder team! We are so excited to have you on board.
What a big year between the HSC and dealing with big world changes, how does it feel to have finished all your exams?
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03-11-2020
11:44 AM
You know you are a forums community member when you know what we mean when we say 'Mod'
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27-10-2020
11:08 AM
Hi @Saltwaterdreamtime :) Just letting you know I am about to send you an email
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23-10-2020
09:16 AM
1 Kudo
Welcome to all our new builders!
I have been blown away by the number of people wanting ton jump online and help others the last through months.
Had to jump in and say hi to a fellow Grey's Anatomy fan @Maybel9595! My fav show of all time. I am currently rewatching again for the bazillionth time. Anddddd season 17 is coming in 3 weeks time. Who's your favourite character?
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22-10-2020
09:51 AM
1 Kudo
Love these ideas @featuringme! I had never heard of the websites where you can sell designs, that sounds amazing.
I am a big fan of arts and crafts. A few years ago I was really struggling to find enough work to support myself, so I started making jewelry. For a long time it helped me get through and was a great way to make some extra money. I was speaking to someone this week who did something simialr, but had a succulent store and sold succulents out of cool cups and all sorts of quirky items he found in vinnies. If you love art, etsy can also be a great place to sell your work.
Another one I have seen is people with a skill offering classes/events on facebook or other social platforms. Eg: If you are awesome at photography, painting or yoga, then holding classes for those wanting to learn. I've even seen guided hikes and cooking classes near where I live.
Can't wait to hear others thoughts on how to earn extra cash :)
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21-10-2020
03:40 PM
Hi everyone!
I am going to posting todays next question :)
What are some ways we can earn some extra cash?
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16-10-2020
10:34 AM
2 Kudos
Today for self care I booked in a hair cut :)
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28-09-2020
08:44 AM
1 Kudo
Hi @Tay100,
Great question! We havent seen any follow up advice, but I have noticed a lot more people continuing RUOK beyond RUOK day :) Keeping those connections with the people in our lives is so important, particularly in 2020.
October is Mental Health Month, so there will be a lot more focus on mental health campaigns, and a ton of activities and event days. If you are curious to see what else you can get involved in, here’s the link.
ReachOut also have Make A Move happening in October if you are interested in more awareness campaigns :)
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24-09-2020
04:06 PM
1 Kudo
Today I practiced self care by sitting in the sun to work :)
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22-09-2020
04:02 PM
1 Kudo
Hi @squiggly and @wanderingwasp @Tithi-RO will be able to answer your questions as they are the leader of the YA program :) So excited to hear our builders are applying!
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11-09-2020
04:06 PM
14 Kudos
Hello community! Feeling very excited to share some Friday Fives and good vibes today
We had a ton of gifs suggested with these Friday Fives we will be using instead of a theme this week :)
The first Friday Five goes out to @JasminH for sharing some amazing ideas about small changes we can make to feel better
@Lost_Space_Explorer5 for giving compassionate and thoughtful support to so many community members
@Remi for sharing their story and being able to find the safety and support which they've always deserved
@Eden1717 for saying some awesome things about caring for others and being really supportive
This last shout out goes to our incredible builder team! This week we were blown away with the amount support you have been offering across the forums You are all so amazing! Tagging all the members of the team who have been posting to the forums this week @Abderian @Bingo1234 @celestialdreamer @featuringme @Guitarman97 @h0peful @Anonymous @hunginc @jamijam @katurian @Lacuna99 @Ladybug @LeapofFaith @Lost_Space_Explorer5 @marlee @Mayour @November13 @sapphieandelfie @squiggly @StormySeas17 @sunnygirl606 @Tay100 @Tiny_leaf @wanderingwasp @Wolfie_
Congratulations everyone!
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10-09-2020
04:24 PM
Hot cup of tea in the sun sounds amazing @Bubbles99 :)
Today I practiced self care by adjusting my to do list to make it more realistic of my time. While I want to fit more into my day, I know that today it just isn't going to happen and that's okay
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10-09-2020
03:46 PM
7 Kudos
R U OK day: Checking in with our communities, and checking in with ourselves
In 2020 we have seen more than ever the importance of staying connected, and the value of the people and relationships in our lives. Our lives can all get busy at times, and staying connected to others is hard to do. So, R U OK day is all about making the time to check in with the people we care about and start a conversation with "R U OK?"
R U OK may be the start of a bigger conversation, or it may just be a check in to remind someone else that you are thinking of them today. If you are asking "R U OK?" today, here are some helpful hints from the R U OK team:
For some of us, R U OK day can be a tough day that brings up a lot of big feelings or invites a lot of big conversations. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed today, that's okay- you are not alone! Make sure to do what you need to do to look after yourself today. That might be engaging your self care (our wellbeing threads have heaps of ideas), using some distraction, or reaching out for help if you need it
Activity:
Did you ask someone R U OK today? And if you would like to share what that conversation was like you can write about it here
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09-09-2020
12:26 PM
So great to hear @lokifish! I would love to hear your progress as you go :)
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07-09-2020
04:15 PM
1 Kudo
Ahhhh Zoe is gorgeous @featuringme! Such a pretty colouring
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07-09-2020
11:30 AM
7 Kudos
Hi there ReachOut Community! ReachOut is making a move to improve physical and mental wellbeing during October for Mental Health Month! Make A Move is a campaign where you can join us in d edicating 15, 30 or 60 minutes a day to moving your body and raise money for ReachOut, Australia's leading digital youth mental health service!
If you are interested in joining us in October, you can register here!
We will be leaving this thread up as a place for those who are making a move with us to update on how you are going with your daily goal and fundraising target!
So what's involved?
Once you’ve signed up , you can move any way, and anywhere, you like. You can run, swim, rollerskate, rock climb – you can even hula hoop! Change it up, or stick to the same activity every day. Just make sure that whatever you do, you do it for the amount of time you’ve dedicated each day.
Getting started is easy.
Sign up: Sign up as an individual, with your colleagues, family or friends.
Set your goal: Become a Mini (15 minutes/day), Mega (30 minutes/day) or Master Mover (60 minutes/day) and make a difference with the minutes you dedicate to improving your own mental health.
Get sharing: Spread the word and start raising money for youth suicide prevention.
Make your move: On 1 October, start moving. You can move anyway, anywhere, you like.
Track your progress: Log in daily to record your mental health minutes and keep your sponsors up-to-date!
If you want to learn more, you can also visit the Make a Move website here
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07-09-2020
09:41 AM
1 Kudo
This is my dog Oscar, he is a Kelpie and he his favourite game is playing with squeaky toys. He is a bit to old to chase his toys now, he will be 14 years old next month, but he gives it a good try!
Oscars latest adventure has been playing with my partners little boy. He’s so gentle with kids! I was very proud of him for giving his all chasing his ball when my partners son wanted to play. For a senior doggo he is very determined!
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07-09-2020
09:33 AM
1 Kudo
Loving your pet introductions @wanderingwasp, @ameliaj and @sunnygirl606! I feel like pets are really thriving this year with so much more time at home. My dog, Oscar has definitely become accustomed to having people around all the time! I'll have to find a photo to upload :)
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07-09-2020
09:29 AM
3 Kudos
Hi @squiggly,
With the travel restrictions, @Tithi-RO has come up with an webinar style training, so those going through the training can do so from their own homes any where in Australia :)
Hopefully this means it is more accessible too! If it is something you are interested in, Tithi will also have some more insights if you have any more questions :)
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04-09-2020
04:02 PM
3 Kudos
Always a bonus to get an assignment you are interested and excited to complete @sunnygirl606
Here's my ones for today!
Thorn: My internet wasn't working today whoops
Rose: I got to go to my partners house and work from there which has been really lovely to get a change of environment :)
Bud: I am catching up with a friend this afternoon
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04-09-2020
03:42 PM
1 Kudo
Hi @StarGirl101,
It sounds like there is so much on your shoulders, and it's understandable that you are feeling the physical impact of all the stress right now. Living with our own expectations and dreams for ourselves can be a lot to carry, and living with your family's goals on top of your own goals must feel really heavy, particularly when all your life you have wanted to make them proud I'm hearing how painful this is for you, particularly the comparisons; comparisons can really hurt. Your story really hit home for me, as I can relate in my extended family- on one side they don't think I will ever amount to anything and that really hurts to sit with. I can imagine how much more painful this is within your immediate family It can really eat away at self worth, which I am hearing is something you might also be feeling, is that right? When you do hear the comments from your family, are there any things you do to cope in that moment?
One thing that really stood out to me, you've mentioned a few times through your post that you have thought about giving up, but have found the strength in you to keep striving to find a way back to your goals. Would you feel comfortable to share what your goals are?
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