Did you know that under NDIS, individual counselling can be accessed via capacity building supports-improved daily living. The NDIS describes this as: “Facilitating self-knowledge, emotional acceptance and growth and the optimal development of personal resources on a one to one basis”. Under NDIS, there is NO gap payment. The counselling…
The current pandemic has caused a lot of fear and uncertainty. Many of us are out of routine, working from home and finding ourselves with a lot of extra spare time. In a time when many decisions are outside our control, how well we look after our physical and mental…
Dear NHW community, At a time where the World Health Organisation has announced COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) a pandemic, NHW continues to prioritise the health and safety of our patients, staff and practitioners. Accurate information and education are key to minimising the effects of the virus and we wish to work…
Did you know that something as simple as correcting your posture could help prevent your headaches and neck pain? Posture refers to how we sit, walk, run, stand, lie down and work. In other words, it’s the positions we put our body in everyday and how those positions impact our…
WHAT IS LIFE COACHING? Every high performing athlete has a coach; the coach is someone who reminds the athlete of their vision, builds a plan and holds them accountable. They offer a neutral, objective and constructive point of view, supporting their mental and physical health while the athlete works to…
Do you suffer from Anxiety? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5,) Generalised Anxiety Disorder is when a person expresses extreme anxiety or worry about a number of different events or activities for more days than not throughout a 6-month period and finds it challenging…
It’s Back to School time of the year again, which means new uniforms, books, lunchboxes and of course a new backpack. Backpacks can come in many shapes and sizes, but to ensure you choose the right one for your child make sure it has the following characteristics: The backpack…
12 days of Christmas, 12 Christmas survival tips. While the festive season can be a joyous time, it can also be a very stressful one, impacting our physical and emotional health. To help keep your health and well being on track, here are our top 12 tips! 1. Keep…
New research proves tomatoes cause weight gain in some yet weight loss in others (10). This is why your child can literally live on salad and still gain weight! It’s true, let me explain … After 20 years of researching weight loss, health experts across the globe agreed that…
Weight gain over winter is more common than you think, with nearly 40% of women and 50% of men gaining up to 5kg over the cold season. Now that September has arrived, we’re being greeted with longer days, warmer temperatures and a greater availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, making…
