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 life, it's something I know a lot of young people have experienced and continue to experience     For people who are coming across these chats for the first time, 'Getting Reals' are themed chats here on RO that provide an opportunity for us to share our different insights, experiences, and opinions with one another! As well as the care and support that this community is so good at! So for the upcoming week, we'll be posting a question each week day to do with loss and how to cope with it- would love to see you all there :)     This topic is a really hard one, and i f at all you find this conversation distressing or you feel like you need to talk to someone about any issue then you can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or use their webchat and email services found on their respective sites. The links can be found  here . If you are new here then welcome! Have a quick peek at our community guidelines you can find them  here !     Hope to chat soon everyone! :D     ... View more

Weekly Wellbeing: Old Faves :)     Hey guys!  This week's Wellbeing activity is going to involve sharing some of our fave things!   I reckon there's just some things that -9 times out of 10- make you feel warm fuzzies every time you think about or remember them!     It can be a super cheesy movie, songs you used to listen to 24/7, or a book you read over and over again as a kid! Some things just put a huge grin on your face, and I thought it could be super wholesome to share some of them with each other here!       Do you have any books or movies that make you happy or laugh out loud? Are there any songs that are super nostalgic or feelgood for you? Why?    A movie that I really love and have watched a million times is Legally Blonde. I don't know why, but it always puts me in a really good mood and gives me a giggle every time  :P (plus i get super motivated to study )   What about you guys?       ... View more

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 kinds of policies we see in government. This has profound effects on people's welfare and mental health, and this is definitely something to remember with all of the news and information circulating right now!     Because discrimination is so pervasive, sometimes we might not notice it in circumstances that don't affect us, or we may even take part without realising it. Which is one of many reasons why it's so important to discuss and keep discussing topics like sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of prejudice- as well as how we can tackle them as a society!    Beyond this, this Getting Real chat is a safe space to discuss discrimination and how it has affected you and your loved ones, as well as how to cope with it and who to reach out to for support- whether personal or professional!    We'll be kicking off the discussion at 7:30 pm AEST on Monday the 18th of May, and hope to see you all there! :D     ... View more

Weekly Wellbeing: Switching off! Hello lovelies! It's Weekly Wellbeing time! Something I think we're all pretty aware of at the best of times is how much we use technology. But with many of us having made the transition to spending more time at home, it's safe to say we're using phones and computers a whole lot more!      This means that we're able to stay in contact with one another and carry out a lot of our daily lives at a distance, which is awesome!  :D   But by the same token that's a tonne of screen time! (hello extra headaches!) It's also very hard to avoid news/information when we're not in the right headspace to engage with it.     It's important to remember to take frequent breaks and give our eyes and brains a break! And why not do something fun in that time! Listening to music, reading a book, going for a walk, or even cooking - they're all ways of chilling out that mean you can jump back online feeling a bit fresher! Do you guys find that you're using technology more nowadays? Do you ever feel the need to switch off for a bit? What are some fun wellbeing activities that you can squeeze into a short break to give yourself some space from technology/social media? :)  ... View more

Weekly Wellbeing: Shaking things up! Hey everyone! Time for another Weekly Wellbeing activity!     I don't know about you guys, but I've been stuck in a bit of a rut lately with being at home most of the time. Being in isolation means that days have seriously started to blur into one another and I'm no longer convinced that time is an actual thing       Breaking up or varying your routine can help you feel a bit less like a tiger in a cage and a bit more engaged with your day to day life, rather than going through the same motions every day! So I thought it could be good to have a Wellbeing activity that has to do with Shaking things up!   (^most fearsome of the tigers!   )   Examples of this include: studying/doing work in a different location planning different activities for different days e.g. reading one day, watching a movie on another etc. waking up/going to bed at different times (maybe aim for going to bed earlier rather than staying up way later  :P ) getting super dressed up for a day at home being super cozy at home in your comfiest clothes legit anything! I'm sure you're all way more creative than I am   We'd love to hear if you've been doing things to keep your routine fresh or if it's something you'd like to give a shot! How are you shaking things up in isolation?     ... View more