Links

Positive Mental Health

The Family Nurturing Centre

The Family Nurturing Centre’s mission is to support families through the provision of resources, services and education to lay the foundations of mental health and well being in the family. Through revitalizing community and connecting families that align themselves with the spirit of nurturing, empathy and cooperation, children flourish and the whole society benefits. The centre is developing three main areas of work: new families support, mental health and wellbeing program and online resources.

http://www.makingsenseofmentalhealth.org

The Happiness Workout

Imagine if happiness was a muscle. You know what they say- use it or lose it. Did you know there are things you can do each day to strengthen your happiness? Check out our tips.

http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=2203

Staying Mentally Healthy - Seniors

Wellbeing Manifesto

http://www.wellbeingmanifesto.net

The Happiness Institute

http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Mental Illness

Rurallink

Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communties of Western Australia.

Tel No.: 1800 552 002 | TTY: 1800 720 002

Suicide Prevention Australia

http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org

Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention

http://www.mcsp.org.au

beyondblue: the national depression initiative

beyondblue: the national depression initiative is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related substance-use disorders throughout Australia and reduce the associated stigma.

More than a million people in Australia live with depression. With the right treatment, most people recover.

For more information about depression, anxiety and related drug and alcohol problems visit the website or call the beyondblue info line on 1300 22 4636 (local call cost).

http://www.beyondblue.org.au

depressionNet

Services for depression = Counselling, Peer Support and Working Well Our free online Counselling, Peer Support and Working Well service is to assist people with the management of their depression, stress and anxiety enabling them to improve their mental health and overall day to day functioning. For more information visit the website.

http://www.depressionservices.org.au

The Samaritans Careline

Tel No.: 08 9381 5555

http://www.thesamaritans.org.au

GROW

12 step recovery-focused program for mental health.

http://www.grow.net.au

APS Psychologist Referral Service

http://www.psychsociety.com.au

Other Links of Interest

Mental Health Promotion Action Link

For more information, download the PDF’s below.

http://www.mental.health.wa.gov.au/one/aboutus_promotionprev02.asp

WA Association for Mental Health

http://www.waamh.org.au

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

http://www.cabwa.com.au

Premier’s Physical Activity Taskforce - Beactive

http://www.beactive.wa.gov.au

The Find Thirty® every day Campaign

Taking part in regular physical activity improves mental wellbeing by reducing stress, anxiety and depression along with many other rewards. The Find Thirty® every day Campaign aims to increase the number of West Australian adults who are sufficiently active for good health. You’ll find all kind of rewards when you Find Thirty® minutes of physical activity every day.

To find out how you can Find Thirty® every day or more on the campaign, click here www.findthirtyeveryday.com.au

The Walking School Bus

The Walking School Bus operates as a supervised group of children walking to and from school along a safe and enjoyable set route.

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/travelsmart/2129.asp

Bank of Ideas - Initiatives for the Development of Enterprising Actions and Strategies

http://www.bankofideas.com.au

Port Phillips - Taking it to the street

A guide to organising street parties. Great way of increasing social connectedness, as well as reducing crime

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/streetlife.html

RRR Network

Rural, Remote, & Regional women in WA

http://www.rrr.wa.gov.au/network_referencegroup.asp#thompson

Read-Write-Now

Improving adult literacy

http://www.read-write-now.org

Western Australia - Tourism

http://www.westernaustralia.com/en

Emotional health for parents during pregnancy and beyond

Having a baby can be very exciting and you may feel all kinds of intense emotions. You might find yourself filled with love, joy, delight, surprise, stress, frustration, confusion and even disappointment. All these strong emotions are common and normal. It’s even normal to go through dozens of emotions – both good and not so good – in just one day.

If you’re finding it hard to cope as a new or expectant parent, or want to find out more about emotional health for parents, click here: www.wnhs.health.wa.gov.au/emotionalhealth.php This website explains some of the different emotions you may feel and provides information about supporting yourself during this time.

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