This article reflects upon a terrorist attack in Berlin and a thwarted terror attack in Melbourne. It reiterates the need for those in power to avoid polarising and scapegoating groups… Read more »
Tag: Community
Event the Last Word in Writer’s Festival
This article relates to some of the community benefits that are becoming apparent after the building of Geelong’s new library.
What Drives People to Dress as Creepy Clowns
This article relates to the instances of people dressing up as creepy clowns in order to deliberately intimidate people, sometimes armed with real or fake weapons.
Positivity Borne Out by Roll of the Dice
This article relates to how we can use synchronicity to help us in business. Often, the acknowledgement numinous coincidences can lead us towards a positive outcome, and this also extends… Read more »
System Should Aim for Peace of Mind
This article outlines some of the limitations with the current WorkCover system. Instead of helping injured workers return to work, the WorkCover system often exacerbates people’s psychological difficulties partly due… Read more »
Politics Needs an Age of Enlightenment
This articles examines the state of Australian politics through the model of the four stages of change. 12
Better Access Scheme Shows Its Worth
This article looks at the benefits of Australia’s Better Access to Mental Health Scheme, described by Professor David Clarke of the University of Oxford as “the world’s first attempt to… Read more »
Church Victims Need Specialised Help
This article calls for more public psychological trauma services, particularly in response to the growing number of people reporting childhood sexual abuse.
Our Lives are in the Safest of Hands
Barwon Health’s Intensive Care Unit has managed to maintain a zero infection rate since 2012, despite already having a relatively few number infections prior to that time. This article looks… Read more »
For Many Arsonists, Where There’s Smoke There’s Ire
Arson is estimated to cost the Australian community about $1.6billion annually. This article explores some of the motives behind what would compel someone to commit arson.