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30/10/2025

Last Chance to Support the RFDS and donate to the Oceans to Outback Challenge 2025!

Our fearless leader, Psychologist and CEO, Louise Page, is fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service by taking part in their Oceans to Outback challenge and walking 42 kilometres this October!

Australia is a big country, and for those living in remote, rural and regional areas, access to immediate care isn't guaranteed. For some communities, the nearest hospital is eight hours drive away!

By taking part in this challenge, Lou is hoping to raise as much as possible to keep the Flying Doctor Service flying and continue their life-saving work to the 330,000 Australians who need them every year.

Help Lou support our essential emergency service people and their incredible work by clicking the link and donating to her fitness challenge: https://lnkd.in/ddQQJPqU

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10/10/2025

Blog | World Mental Health Day 2025

Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day shines a global spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing. It’s a day to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and advocate for stronger policies and services that support mental health for all. Moreover, it’s a moment to share stories, offer hope, and remind ourselves that mental health is just as vital as physical health.

Why It Matters:
Mental health affects every aspect of our lives—from how we think and feel to how we connect with others and navigate the world. World Mental Health Day provides a powerful opportunity for individuals, communities, and professionals to come together and talk openly about mental health. It’s a chance to ask: What more can we do to make mental health care accessible, inclusive, and effective for everyone?

2025 Theme: Connect with Your Community:
This year, Mental Health Australia invites us to “Connect with your community.” Whether it’s your friends, loved ones, cultural groups, or local clubs, community is where we feel safe, seen, and supported. And that sense of connection is essential for good mental health.
Community can take many forms:

• Friends, loved ones, your mob
• A multicultural centre
• A community choir
• A community garden
• A book club
• A running group
• A local volunteer team
• An LGBTQIA+ group

Whether at home, work, school, or online, Mental Health Australia encourages everyone to start conversations, reduce stigma, and reach out for support. Because when we connect, we heal.

Daily Tips for Mental Wellbeing:
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Australia has launched a 2025 calendar filled with daily tips for good mental health throughout October. In collaboration with ReachOut—Australia’s leading online mental health service for young people—the calendar is designed especially for those aged 16–24, or anyone young at heart.

Mental Health Australia also partnered with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and su***de prevention. Together, they’ve created a First Nations calendar to share and follow along with your mob during October.

Take Action:
This October 10, let’s do more than observe—let’s engage. Whether it’s joining a local event, checking in with a friend, or simply sharing a resource online, your action matters. Together, we can build a world where mental health is understood, supported, and celebrated.

11/09/2025

EASA Blog | R U OK? Day

Written by Rachel Corbett, Psychologist & Regional Manager

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.

Life’s ups and downs impact all of us, so chances are someone you know might be struggling.

Research by R U OK? indicates that those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing. Moreover, a third of Australians say they've been asking others more often over the past year. That means many of us are already showing up for others in meaningful ways, but when it comes to conversations about how we’re really going, some people are less confident than others.

It’s natural to feel a little hesitant, but the good news is nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they're OK - and that’s a good reason to give it a go.

Ask: R U OK?:
• Be friendly, relaxed and engaged.
• Help them open up with questions like “How are you going?” or “What’s been happening?”
• Mention things that have made you concerned for them, like “You seem less talkative than usual. Are you okay?”

Listen with an open mind:
• Be considerate, take what the person says seriously and don’t rush the conversation.
• Don’t judge.
• If the person needs time to think, allow it and just sit with them.
• Encourage them to explain things in-depth.
• Demonstrate that you’ve heard what they’ve said by repeating things back to them and ask if you’ve understood.

Encourage action:
• Ask: “How can I support you?”
• Encourage self-care by asking: “What’s something you can do for yourself right now that’s enjoyable or relaxing?”.
• Explore possible supports the person could utilise, like family, friends, Lifeline and Beyond Blue.
• If they’ve been exhibiting a low mood for more than two weeks or is at risk, contact a professional as soon as you can.

Check in:
• Call the person soon after your conversation.
• Ask them if they’ve found ways to manage the situation. If they haven’t, don’t judge them. Encourage them again.
• Stay in touch and support them. Genuine concern can make a big difference.

For further information and helpful contacts and resources, read our R U OK? Day blog on our website!

28/08/2025

Wear It Purple Day | 29 August 2025

This Wear It Purple Day, our team are pulling out their best purple outfits to show their support for our rainbow young people!

This year's theme for Wear It Purple Day is "Bold Voices, Bright Futures", encouraging and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and celebrate their achievements openly and visibly.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can support members of the LGBTQI+ community, in your workplace, visit the Wear It Purple website at https://www.wearitpurple.org/

Or check out our quick blog to see what we're doing at EASA to be inclusive and safe for all our rainbow people: https://www.easa.org.au/wear-it-purple-day-2025-why-easa-will-wear-it-purple

If you are a young rainbow person and are struggling with your mental health, visit the QLife online chat service at https://ow.ly/PRYW50T8hX3 to talk to an LGBTQIA+ informed counsellor.

24/07/2025

Workplace Solutions Coordinator
EASA Darwin

EASA Darwin is searching for an independent and dynamic Workplace Training Coordinator to join the vibrant team in our Parap office.

In this position, you would be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for our CORP Division: The Workplace Training and Solutions Division of EASA. You will develop skills to work as a Training Coordinator and Consultant to develop, promote and organize delivery of training by our qualified trainers, and organisational consulting services including conflict management and formal referrals to the EASA client group.

If you can envision yourself to be a good fit for the position and would like to work within a vibrant and supportive team in the largest counselling organization in the NT, please check out our job listing to learn more: https://www.seek.com.au/job/85914476?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=showNewTab =0554ee11ef1b5f2cff6b3c3e4b6f5a6d2aa6200a

24/07/2025

CORP Blog | Resilience: The Grit Factor

Leadership has never been easy but in today’s world, it feels like the ground is constantly shifting. Change is faster. Pressure is higher. And the people you lead are looking to you not just for direction, but for steadiness, clarity, and hope.

In times like these, the most essential leadership skill isn’t strategy. It’s not charisma. It’s not even vision. It’s resilience.

Whether you’re leading a small team or shaping the direction of a whole organization, Leading for Resilience will give you what you need to lead from your core, not just your calendar.

You can read the full blog here: https://www.easa.org.au/corp-leading-for-resilience

23/07/2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED:

Our Darwin office will be closed on Friday 25th July for the Darwin Show.

Our hours will resume as usual from Saturday 26th July.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:

Please dial 000 for emergency services or,
13 11 14 for Lifeline

16/07/2025

CORP Blog | Leading Under the Psychosocial Legislation

Leadership in today’s workplace isn’t just about strategy, performance, or key performance indicators. It’s also about psychosocial safety—and for many leaders, the rules have changed. With new psychosocial legislation rolling out across jurisdictions, organizations are now legally obligated to identify, assess, and manage risks to psychological health in the workplace. But what does that mean for leaders?

How do you move from compliance confusion to confident, values-driven action? Check out our CORP article for guidance.

You can read the full blog here: https://www.easa.org.au/corp-leading-under-the-psychosocial-legislation

EASA provides a full range of psychological and organisational development services to organisations and consumers across the Northern Territory.