Job seeker toolkit

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Mental health at Christmas time

Tuesday, 26 November 2019

For many, Christmas is a jovial time to celebrate with friends and family. However packed...

Gardening more than just a job for Adam

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers,...

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Get creative to improve your mental health

Tuesday, 1 October 2019
by Sandra Scott

In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves...

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10 resolutions to make this Mental Health ...

Tuesday, 1 October 2019
by Grant

No one is happy 100 percent of the time. Life has a sneaky way of...

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What you need to organise before your firs...

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Getting your first job can be an exciting time. When applying for jobs it is...

Ask R U OK? It can make a big difference.

How to start the conversation this R U OK?...

Tuesday, 10 September 2019
by Jared Widdison

Suicide is a major public health issue that kills more than 3,000 Australians a year....

Prioritise yourself this Women’s Hea...

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

It’s Women’s Health Week – a time for the women of Australia to look at...

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Job search tips for high school students

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Finding a part-time job while you are a high school student can be both exciting...

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Maintaining your mental health as a new da...

Wednesday, 5 June 2019
by Jared Widdison

Becoming a new dad can be scary, exciting, extremely challenging, and rewarding. With the transition...

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How to manage stress and anxiety when stud...

Monday, 20 May 2019

Everyone goes through stressful or anxious periods in their life. These are often in response...

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Jono shares his experience managing his mo...

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

We recently spoke with Jono, one of our former job seekers, who shared his experience...

How to answer the “what is your grea...

Monday, 18 March 2019

“What is your greatest weakness?” It’s a question that can leave even the strongest interviewers...

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Food and mood – how our diet can aff...

Wednesday, 13 March 2019
by Beck Watson

When we’re feeling low or stressed, we may find ourselves reaching for convenience foods that...

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The 10 soft skills employers value the mos...

Monday, 11 March 2019

Every occupation requires a set of technical skills to do the job well. Car mechanics...

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Eat healthy on a budget

Friday, 22 February 2019
by Beck Watson

It can be tricky to know how to make healthy food choices while sticking to a...

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How to succeed at online study

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Online study is an amazing way to upskill and get a new qualification without upending...

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Fuelling work and study with healthy eatin...

Monday, 4 February 2019
by Beck Watson

Food gives us the building blocks of life. Eating healthy keeps our bodies strong, our...

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How to study smarter

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Finding the most effective way to study is a lifelong commitment that requires time and...

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Budgeting basics

Friday, 25 January 2019

Creating a basic budget can help you spend your money more wisely and maximise your...

Toolkit for discovering your learning style

What’s your learning style?

Friday, 25 January 2019

Everyone does things differently, and this is especially true for learning styles. When approaching study,...

Job seekers discuss interview skills and preparation techniques

Five interview skills to help you get hire...

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Interviews aren’t easy; they can be one of the most unnerving, challenging, and awkward environments...

A job candidate writing their cover letter

What employers want in a cover letter

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

How important is a cover letter to employers? First impressions are essential when applying for...

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10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good F...

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

There’s a buzz that comes from doing something nice for another person simply to brighten...

Prioritising self-care

Friday, 12 October 2018
by Jared Widdison

There are multiple challenges in life that can exacerbate stress, create disillusionment, and contribute to...

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Giving boosts mental wellbeing

Friday, 12 October 2018
by Georgia Watson

Giving is good for you There is a growing body of scientific evidence promoting the...

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The benefits of exercise on mental health

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

How important is exercise? Paired with good nutrition, we know physical activity is a key...

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10 tips for developing resilience

Wednesday, 10 October 2018
by Grant

We often hear people talking about the importance of resilience when responding to the problems...

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Feeling connected improves mental wellbein...

Wednesday, 10 October 2018
by Snezana Wright

Why connect? Connecting is effective in contributing to overall mental wellness, while also helping keep...

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Lifelong learning is important for mental ...

Tuesday, 9 October 2018
by Sandra Scott

Why should we value learning? Lifelong learning is an important component of good mental health,...

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Mindfulness boosts mental wellbeing

Friday, 5 October 2018

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is one of those buzz words that we hear a lot...

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Developing a personal action plan

Tuesday, 5 June 2018

What do you want from life? What do you want to achieve? Goal setting helps...

Sleep your way to better mental health

Monday, 26 March 2018
by Georgia Watson

Everyone knows that sleep is important. But what happens to our mental health without it?...

Lifestyle factors to improve mental health

Friday, 23 March 2018

You can become your own mental health supporter by taking steps towards a healthy lifestyle....

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Jared Widdison

It’s natural to experience mood changes throughout life, depending on what’s happening in your day...

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The importance of brave conversations

Friday, 23 March 2018

Any day is a good day to check in with family, friends or co-workers that...

Gratitude for mental wellbeing

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Georgia Watson

Positive psychology, a branch of psychology focusing on promoting wellbeing, has identified various simple and...

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Adjusting to parenthood

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Snezana Wright

Up to 80 percent of women experience the ‘baby blues’ in the early days after...

How to start a conversation this R U OK? D...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Jared Widdison

R U OK? Day is a great opportunity to check in with family, friends or...

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Being social is crucial to good health

Friday, 23 March 2018

By Peter Davis, Pharmacist and facilitator of the Caloundra Bi-polar support group Having a strong...

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Mental Health of Australian Men

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Jared Widdison

Each year approximately 1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness. According to the Australian Bureau...

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Mental Health: Myth vs. Fact

Friday, 23 March 2018

Education and understanding are vital to help empower people with mental illness. We're dispelling some of...

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Improving employment opportunities for you...

Friday, 23 March 2018

Young Australians with mental health concerns are more likely to be unemployed or not studying...

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Career mentors steer you to your goals

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Mentors play an important role in the development of skills, experience and networks. A mentor...

A young man sits in a booth frowning as he works on his laptop

How to reduce workplace stress

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Work stress can stem from many causes: long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflict...

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Supporting colleagues with mental illness

Thursday, 22 March 2018

1 in 5 employees is likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any...

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How to choose your employment goals

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Deciding on your career goals can seem like a daunting task. Like many things, it...

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7 tips to writing a great résumé

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Employers may spend very little time reading résumés, especially if they have hundreds of applicants...

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Improving productivity at work and at home

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Procrastination is so much easier than getting the job done. Everybody does it. Even the...

New year resolutions, goals, tips…

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Mental health at Christmas time

Gardening more than just a job for Adam

Get creative to improve your mental health

10 resolutions to make this Mental Health ...

What you need to organise before your firs...

How to start the conversation this R U OK?...

Prioritise yourself this Women’s Hea...

Job search tips for high school students

Maintaining your mental health as a new da...

How to manage stress and anxiety when stud...

Jono shares his experience managing his mo...

How to answer the “what is your grea...

Food and mood – how our diet can aff...

The 10 soft skills employers value the mos...

Eat healthy on a budget

How to succeed at online study

Fuelling work and study with healthy eatin...

How to study smarter

Budgeting basics

What’s your learning style?

Five interview skills to help you get hire...

What employers want in a cover letter

10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good F...

Prioritising self-care

Giving boosts mental wellbeing

The benefits of exercise on mental health

10 tips for developing resilience

Feeling connected improves mental wellbein...

Lifelong learning is important for mental ...

Mindfulness boosts mental wellbeing

Developing a personal action plan

Sleep your way to better mental health

Lifestyle factors to improve mental health

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

The importance of brave conversations

Gratitude for mental wellbeing

Adjusting to parenthood

How to start a conversation this R U OK? D...

Being social is crucial to good health

Mental Health of Australian Men

Mental Health: Myth vs. Fact

Improving employment opportunities for you...

Career mentors steer you to your goals

How to reduce workplace stress

Supporting colleagues with mental illness

How to choose your employment goals

7 tips to writing a great résumé

Improving productivity at work and at home

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