The on-line course is an introduction to understanding the impacts of childhood trauma for people now entering aged care. It focuses on the experiences of Forgotten Australians, Stolen Generations, Former Child Migrants and people affected by forced adoption. The Read more

Health Direct provides an overview why do people set goals and how they work. It gives examples of the type of goals there are, the value of having them and benefits for mental health; plus how to set them, Read more

The Victorian Government provides information around the benefits of physical activity for seniors.

On this page you will find content on:

1. The physical decline of older age
2. Common myths
3. Other barriers to exercise
4. Benefits to the older body
5. Getting active

This is a series of 10 factsheets that have been developed to raise awareness about different mental health issues among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The information in the factsheets was adapted from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Read more

This paper overviews the three concepts of social participation, their methods of measurement and their associations with health in older adults. We present a model of social participation that incorporates all three concepts of social participation and their effects Read more

This plan sets a 20-year vision for mental health and wellbeing in SA, focussing on state-wide strategic directions over the next five years. It is not only about mental illness, but aims to shift the focus to a whole-of-person, Read more

An article about the benefits of volunteering.

The Australian Government is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is one of our most important priorities.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency has an important role working across governments to Read more

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.

Wellness Wheel The Mission of the National Wellness Institute (NWI) Multicultural Competency Committee is to support NWI with increasing inclusiveness by advancing multicultural competency within wellness best practices, and to assist with the development of knowledge, awareness, and skills Read more