Social distancing and physical isolation might be the norm to slow the coronavirus, but maintaining social connections during the pandemic is key to keeping mental health positive. The virtual exhibition, which goes live on Friday, 8 May is proudly endorsed by Minister for the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, and Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell. “As…
Doctors are referring Gold Coasters who are struggling with their mental health to local art teachers for therapy. One woman claims the lessons saved her life.
“I want to say a massive thank you on behalf of our whole community for the support and love the amazing staff at PCCS provide each and every day.” – The Hon. Matt Kean, MP, Minister for Energy & Environment Member for Hornsby and Minister for Energy & Environment, The Hon. Matt Kean MP, was…
For many people, social connectedness is strongly associated with their workplace. Social prescribing is a model of care that involves medical and wellbeing professionals assessing and referring people with health and psychosocial needs to non-medical services that assist in reducing isolation and disadvantage. Southern Cross University independently evaluated the results of the Plus Social pilot…
