Tracey Cairns - Psychologist

28/04/2026

This will not be true for everyone - if it is for you, Celebrate! And seek support if needed to believe it.

17/04/2026

An update from AAPi regarding the NDIS - reproduced in part. We are a country that can afford to help those who need some extra support, we just need to care enough to make it a priority.

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(There are reports suggesting) the Government is considering NDIS changes that could impact people with psychosocial disability, with reporting indicating the scheme’s mental health spend (approx. $6 billion supporting approx. 65,000 participants) may be a focus.

Once again narratives are emerging about who is “disabled enough” to access support. First, it was Autistic children, now it is people with psychosocial disabilities.

These debates don’t occur in the same way for physical disabilities or medical conditions. We don’t see public discourse questioning whether someone is “disabled enough” for cancer treatment or suggesting chemotherapy be rationed to balance the budget.

After decades of work to reduce stigma, seeing this debate resurface is frustrating and, for some, deeply distressing.

Psychosocial disability is a legitimate and recognised disability, reflecting the real and sometimes severe impacts of mental health on daily functioning and participation.

15/04/2026

Everything can be taken…but one thing, the last of the human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance. (Victor Frankl, who survived a childhood in a concentration camp and went on to to help people find positive meaning in life).

Resist the pull towards anger and anxiety in our current world. Chose peace.

12/04/2026

Even though this is light hearted, I think light hearted is what we are needing. Many people are coming to see me weighed down with sadness and anxiety. Life can be hard. Remember it can also get better ❤️‍🩹

07/04/2026

More wisdom from the walk fir peace - ways to create a peaceful mind

30/03/2026

So important - but sometimes hard to do…

25/03/2026

23/03/2026

Putting abuse at the feet of those who choose to hurt others

16/03/2026

Love this - Go into your day with the intention of peace (from Walk for Peace)

16/03/2026

So true of our world at the moment

01/03/2026

Sometimes it’s hard but finding something fabulous, even the smallest of things, can make a huge difference to your mood

13/02/2026

Processing trauma