Bushfire Reality Check: If Today Was “The Day”, What Would You Do?
Dear Valued Participants, Family and Staff Many of us that live in the Yarra Ranges and tree dense areas felt the tension last week. Constant app checks, spot fire alerts, and trees down coupled with hot humid winds. That knot in your stomach as conditions escalated. While most of us came through...
Navigating the Housing Journey in the Yarra Ranges: A Guide for Our Stakeholders
As a senior manager of a community service organisation operating in the Yarra Ranges, I want to provide all our stakeholders—clients, staff, partners, and community members—with a clear, multi-pronged guideline to understanding and accessing housing options in our region. The Yarra Ranges is...
A day in the life of a support coordinator
Support coordinators are vital in the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiding participants in implementing their plans and exerting autonomy over the supports and services they utilise. Introducing support coordinator Mitch Bond from Recovery Options Recovery...
What to do if you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health
Hi Recovery Options Community! Bek here! When I was a chaplain, I learnt lots about mental health and supporting people who are not doing so well. I realised that the stuff I learnt is so relevant, but not common knowledge. So, I thought I'd share: WHAT TO DO IF YOU OR SOMEONE...
Mental Health and Buddhism
We all want to be Blissful and Happy throughout our whole lives, however in the last 24 hours how long were you happy for, compared to how long you were anxious, angry or depressed? When you look at a 3- or 4-year-old they are happy almost all the time and they don’t even need an excuse to be...