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Lifestyle planners are an integral part of the NDIS process at Open Minds, but do you really know what a Lifestyle Planner actually does?
10 Nov 2020
Jo an employee of Open Minds since 2015, has been a Lifestyle Planner since 2018. Jo has always known that she wanted to do something that helped others, but it wasn’t until she began studying nursing that she realised that it was actually her passion.
Read moreRe-evaluating and setting post-pandemic resolutions
30 Oct 2020
The ongoing pandemic has, on a whole been a rather trying time for all, and after a rather tough start to 2020, Australians are probably wanting to restart the year.
Read moreRediscovering yourself post COVID-19
27 Oct 2020
The ongoing global pandemic has forced a lot of us to pause, and spend countless hours and days at home, alone and possibly without physical contact.
Read moreSocial Media and your Mental Health
20 Oct 2020
While many of us enjoy staying connected on social media, excessive use can fuel feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation. Here’s how to modify your habits and improve your mood.
Read moreDealing with Loneliness and Shyness
14 Oct 2020
As humans, we’re meant to be social creatures. Having friends makes us happier and healthier—in fact, being socially connected is said to be the key to our mental and emotional health.
Read moreTips for attaining and maintaining good Mental Health, this World Mental Health Week
13 Oct 2020
How to attain and maintain good mental health: tips from our Senior Clinician / Clinical Psychologist at the Open Minds Mental Health Hub at Morayfield.
Read moreA collaborative effort of support to achieve independence
28 Sep 2020
Jo-Anne, a Support Coordination client of Open Minds, has been supported to transition from Residential Aged Care into a Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA) Home with Supported Independent Living supports.
Read moreOpen Minds and Summer Housing – providing a supported oasis for people with a disability, who want what all of us want, freedom to be independent
07 Sep 2020
Open Minds are proud to be offering its first of many concierge models of housing for people with a disability, situated in a state-of-the-art building in Bowen Hills.
Read morePutting the spotlight on Mental Health during an uncertain time
24 Aug 2020
The ongoing pandemic crisis has put a spotlight on mental health, as many people, who may not have experienced mental health issues are now facing them head-on.
Read moreRe-evaluating and setting post-pandemic resolutions
24 Aug 2020
The ongoing pandemic has, on a whole been a rather trying time for all, and after a rather tough start to 2020, Australians are probably wanting to restart the year. With many states still facing ongoing restrictions, now is a great time to rethink those resolutions you set at the start of the year.
Read moreRemain in the present to improve the future
11 Aug 2020
Our minds never stop working. Sometimes they can run on overdrive and affect our emotions, whether that’s happiness, stress, fear or sadness. Overthinking or allowing your mind to circle these negative thoughts can develop bad mental states, which is why it’s important to practice mindfulness.
Read moreFive kind things to do to give yourself an instant mental health boost
23 Jul 2020
In times such as these, it is important to look after ones mental, as well as physical health, and there is nothing better than acts of kindness to give yourself an instant mental health boost. Many say, that a small act of kindness, can go a long way – not only in doing good for others, but giving value and worth to our own lives, thrown into chaos through the current pandemic crisis.
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