In this podcast from The Community Block (18 February 2025), Better Health Network‘s Claire Emmanuel talks about the services offered by Gambler’s Help Southern. From primary prevention, to community engagement, school education and counselling services, Gambler’s Help Southern is ready to assist. To arrange an appointment, phone 9575 5353. More info: gamblershelpsouthern.org.au
Read moreIn this podcast from The Community Block on 88.3 Southern FM, Better Health Network social worker Elyssa Hudson tells us how to recognise the symptoms of the so-called “holiday blues” and look after your mental health during the festive season. Elyssa talks about BHN’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub – a program which provides support to anyone who’s experiencing a
Read moreBetter Health Network has a monthly half-hour on Southern FM’s Tuesday afternoon program The Community Block. For November, the topic was quitting smoking/vaping. BHN’s Kate Chester is chatting with Colin Tyrus about the free service that can help you kick the tobacco habit. More info: https://bhn.org.au/services/physical-health/smoking-cessation/
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Gambing Harm Awareness Week (18 to 24 November 2024) puts the spotlight on gambling harm within our community. It encourages discussion about how gambling affects individuals, families and the community. In this podcast, Claire Emmanuel (pictured) from Better Health Network explains that help is available to people who are experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling harm. For more information
Read moreBetter Health Network features on Southern FM’s The Community Block on the third Tuesday of every month at 2 PM. In this podcast, BHN’s Christine Phillips is talking about the South East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (Connect Centre) and how it supports the family, carers, supporters and kin of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges. More
Read moreOn the third Tuesday of every month, The Community Block on 88.3 Southern FM features the Better Health Network (BHN) half hour from 2 PM. In this podcast, you’ll hear Gabrielle Orr speaking about BHN’s health promotion team’s work towards applying a size inclusive lens to health promotion. The aim is to support organisations and communities to create more inclusive
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