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Self-help strategies in action

May 10, 2023 9:00 am Published by Tackle Your Feelings Leave your thoughts

Recently, we reviewed the key findings from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The national study was collected...

World Sleep Day: Sleep is essential for health

March 16, 2023 7:00 pm Published by Tackle Your Feelings Leave your thoughts

This year, World Sleep Day is recognising important issues related to sleep and the role sleep plays in our physical...

Self-help responses to support mental health

March 14, 2023 1:24 pm Published by Tackle Your Feelings Leave your thoughts

We're taking a look at some of the key findings from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Listen up! Five podcasts to kickstart your season

March 18, 2022 11:45 am Published by Bree Van Ryswyk Leave your thoughts

With the recent launch of the Tackle Your Feelings podcast, The Coaches’ Box, we wanted to share some other podcasts that we think you might enjoy. We have chosen a variety of episodes with some applicable takeaways for you and your playing group. Happy listening!

Building a mental health game plan

February 11, 2022 10:30 am Published by Bree Van Ryswyk Leave your thoughts

We’ve got some considerations for how you and your club can support mental health to create a wellbeing game plan. Just like in a footy season where the premiership isn’t won in round one, these initiatives can be implemented across the course of a season to help you achieve sustained success.

Five tips to help you keep a fit mind in COVID times

January 21, 2022 11:31 am Published by Bree Van Ryswyk

Like many, I was optimistic about a COVID free 2022, unfortunately that is not the case. The uncertainty that COVID brings can potentially bring up uncomfortable emotions.

Pre-season: Supporting players through ‘the return’

November 22, 2021 10:00 am Published by Bree Van Ryswyk Leave your thoughts

It’s been a long time between kicks, and we are excited to see community football returning for pre-season! Whilst we are experiencing the joy of reconnecting with our teammates, dusting off the whiteboard, and re-familiarising ourselves with the scent of deep heat, many may be experiencing feelings they didn’t expect.