Advanced Search

01 Dec 2022... The aim of the booklet - 'A Practical Guide About: Stress and stress management' is to assist individuals to identify issues relating to stress and then explore and deal with personal stress problems so that individuals can enjoy a sense of wellbeing at home, at work, in social situations or during recreation.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about sleep, exercise and stress management. How can I help reduce stress? Tips for better sleep Tips for exercising to improve mental health

23 Jan 2024... A 3-part video series with Rohingya audio providing information about managing stress. This resource was created by the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre, with the support of Community Champions from the Rohingya community in Melbourne, Women’s Health in the South East, and Better Place Australia, as part of the CALD Community Engagement Project You can watch all the videos in the series below: • 1 of 3 Managing Stress: what is stress? • 2 of 3 Managing Stress: How can I manage stress? • 3 of 3 Managing Stress: How can I help someone who is feeling stressed?

20 Sep 2022... Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a set of reactions that can develop in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event that threatens their life or safety (or of others around them). This could be a car or other serious accident, physical or sexual assault, war-related events or torture, or natural disaster such as a bushfire or flood.

This translated family help kit provides information about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that some children and adolescents develop after they have experienced a traumatic event. It includes information on what the PTSD is, what the signs and symptoms are, and how to get help for PTSD problems.

01 Jul 2021... Information on controlled breathing to calm your fight-or-flight response, help you feel more relaxed and to control your stress or anxiety.

01 Aug 2021... Advice on helping family and friends affected by a disaster.

01 May 2021... Information on how to do Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Persistent stress and anxiety can cause prolonged muscle tension, which, in turn, can cause discomfort, pain, headaches, irritability, and fatigue (often worsening anxiety). Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can reduce some of these feelings.

01 Nov 2023... The video is in Dari and includes English subtitles. It was developed and produced by members of the Communities from Afghanistan Advisory Group for the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Project. This video aims to encourage open discussion about mental health and how to seek support.

01 Jan 2023... Psychological tips and strategies on how to make your sleep better, including information on how much sleep you need, sleep stages and good sleeping habits.