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Domestic and Family Violence Prevention – it’s up to all of us
Despite an increase in effort, we are not seeing a decline Domestic and Family Violence. Why? Partly because our efforts are failing to address the systemic issues behind it.
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New Australian Bureau of Statistics Report shows 9.1% increase in suicide
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that 3,128 people died from suicide in 2017. A 9.1% increase over the previous year, with suicide ranked as the 13th leading cause of death, moving up from 15th position in 2016.
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The wilderness inside of us: loneliness vs social isolation
The fear associated with loneliness and social isolation can be traced back to humanity’s earliest days. The definitions have changed over time, but the underlying feeling of disconnection, has always been dangerous for us.
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World Mindfulness Day
Research now acknowledges that mindfulness practice, or paying attention non-judgmentally moment to moment, can really make a difference to your life and your levels of contentment or happiness.
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