‘I watched my son die in front of me’
An Australian woman who has spent decades as an unpaid carer going from “one crisis to another” has shared the moment she realised the system was broken.
Mental Health
10-month wait that nearly broke 24yo
A Melbourne woman reveals how she found herself in a “confronting” situation after Covid-19, with health experts warning of a “crisis”.
‘Dread’: Reason 27yo quit ‘dream job’
Bethany thought she had finally found her ideal job in Australia, however she soon discovered that all was not as it seemed.
‘Unheard of’: Work habit Gen Z won’t quit
One in four young Australians are being plagued by a problem that costs Australian workplaces billions of dollars every year.
24yo’s decade of crisis before diagnosis
An Adelaide woman has revealed the “immense barriers” she faced to access treatment for her condition, and experts warn it’s an urgent situation.
Flight attendant reveals ‘gobsmacking’ act
Drunk passengers, medical emergencies and blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. It’s all in a day’s work for Qantas and Virgin flight attendants.
This picture hides an agonising truth
They might smile in selfies and seem carefree, but Australia’s young people are nursing a dark and depressing secret.
Silent ‘epidemic’ plaguing Gen Z
Thousands of young Aussies are falling victim to a struggle that’s hard to pinpoint and even harder to talk about – the effects of which can literally make you sick.
Truth about Aussie’s ‘concerning behaviour’
An Australian influencer has revealed the mysterious symptoms that plagued her since her childhood, and how she finally got answers.
Vulnerable Aussies at ‘breaking point’
Concerns those most vulnerable will continue to fall through “growing cracks” in one sector have grown amid a suite of demands.
‘Broken’: Hidden side effect of Covid-19
An Australian healthcare worker says the Covid pandemic had an unrecognised toll on many, and shares the moment she realised it “broke” her.
Three scary signs you need to seek help now
A 28-year-old woman has opened up about the frightening reality of living with a debilitating disorder that affects one in six Australians.
‘Changes brains’: Scary phone warning
More than half of Australians are turning away from mental health professionals and to social media instead – possibly to “their own detriment”.
Huge news for struggling Australians
The Albanese government has made a huge announcement destined to help millions of struggling Aussies through the fight of their lives.
3am hospital visit reveals horror Aussie truth
A Sydney woman has revealed how two words written on an emergency room admission form exposes a huge problem facing Australia.
‘Breaking point’: Psychedelics trial part of major mental health investment
Medibank will pump an extra $50m into mental health over the next five years, with the funding to support a raft of initiatives including an innovative trial involving psychedelics.
‘I’m struggling’: Gentle giant inspires Olympian to speak out
Swimmer Shayna Jack has detailed how she is putting her mental health first after being through the lowest of lows and highest of highs. WATCH HER EMOTIONAL VIDEO
Australia, we have a massive problem
In pictures they look happier than you’ll ever be – but these Aussies are struggling in a way many of us could barely comprehend.
Chat 1 in 2 Aussies ‘don’t know’ how to have
Half of our population is suffering in silence – admitting they “don’t know” how to have what could be one of the most important conversations of their life.
Sam Frost reveals ‘uncomfortable’ truth
Sam Frost has revealed the “uncomfortable” truth surrounding her darkest times, and what got her through them.
Star, 25, dies after buying suicide kit online
Parents of a TikToker who took her own life say it was “avoidable” and she was “failed” by the system.
Urgent warning five years after Covid
It’s been five years since Covid up-ended the world and threw millions of Aussies into lockdown, and experts warn we’re not ready for the next one.
If you do this, you’re addicted to your phone
New research has revealed that Aussies are more tech addicted than we might think – and it has drastic effects on our wellbeing.
Hospital turns away man later hit by train
The mother of a man who suffered horrific injuries after being struck by a train has spoken out about his treatment in hospital.
‘Crisis’ coming for one in seven Aussies
Australia is “approaching a crisis point”, experts have warned, as the mental healthcare needs of the population threaten to overwhelm the public system.
Huge misconception about rise of ADHD
It’s on track to become the most common mental health condition in the world – but there’s one thing we’re all getting wrong about the rise of ADHD.
This girl’s haunting death should enrage you
Ezaria Hudson was victim to an unspeakable act at 15. But it’s what happened two days before she died that has her family enraged.
Lambie’s relief at changes for veterans
The changes are set to streamline the process for veterans applying for their entitlements after a recommendation of the royal commission.
Plea from survivors of ‘worst crime on earth’
Survivors of the “worst crime on earth” have issued a desperate plea as people are tragically taking their own lives long before they’re able to receive care.
Jacinta Price reveals drug spiral
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has opened up on some of the darkest periods of her life, including a drug-infused spiral during her 20s.
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