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02/10/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Why we want to matter, and why mattering is important

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses mattering. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea We all want to matter — mattering is a fundamental human desire that can significantly influence our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Mattering isn't just a personal pursuit; it's a community endeavour that […]

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25/09/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Unravelling the Strawman Fallacy and Navigating Clear Communication

The Strawman Fallacy is like a magician's trick. It's when someone distorts your argument into a version that's so exaggerated and distorted that it's easy to topple over, like a straw-filled scarecrow. They reframe your point of view into something no one would actually believe. They then proceed to knock down this exaggerated version, claiming victory in the debate.

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18/09/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Women's mental health and the lipstick effect

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses Liptember and how 'the lipstick effect' drives the agenda on women's mental health. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea It’s amazing the power that something as simple as a bright shade of lipstick can hold. I recently read an article […]

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14/09/2023
NDIS TechHaven: Gaming, Growth, Belonging

In a groundbreaking endeavour to support individuals with disabilities, IMPACT Community Services has launched the TechHaven, a new initiative, aimed at providing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in the Bundaberg region with a diverse range of tech-based resources and activities.

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12/09/2023
The Outback Mind Foundation Mental Health Workshop 2023

With the climbing rates of mental health issues and male suicide, the Foundation works to proactively get ahead of the problem, providing men with the tools and solutions to find self-awareness and reach their full potential.

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11/09/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Where we start matters

Within the walls of our own households, we've been presented with a golden opportunity to be fully present, to truly listen, and to lay the foundation for our children's futures.

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07/09/2023
Episode 4 - Unmasked : Domestic and Family Violence, how we can make changes

Welcome to "Stronger Together", a transformative podcast experience that delves deep into the fabric of community wellbeing and individual resilience. Hosted by Tanya O'Shea, Managing Director of IMPACT with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and Kate Rumballe, IMPACT's Communications Officer with over two decades of experience as a journalist and communications professional. This series is […]

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04/09/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Fill your cup with glimmers

I was therefore delighted to learn recently that there is an opposite reaction to trigger, a concept that’s delightful and uplifting and personally, warms my heart. The alternative is glimmer, an internal or external cue that brings you have to a sense or joy or safety. Think a smile from a stranger, a beautiful sunset or seeing a picture of your pet.

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28/08/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Deep listening

"Dadirri is inner, deep listening and quiet, still awareness. Dadirri recognises the deep spring that is inside us. We call on it and it calls to us. This is the gift that Australia is thirsting for. It’s something like what you call 'contemplation'.”

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24/08/2023
New Image Laundry Enhances Efficiency and Service with the Introduction of new 25kg Dexter Washing Machine

New Image Laundry has taken a leap forward in its commitment to excellence with the recent installation of a new Dexter T900 washing machine. This addition has not only elevated the laundry's productivity but has also led to an enhanced continuity of service for its valued customers. The new washing machine is a game-changer for […]

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21/08/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The lost art of patience

We live in a world dominated by rapid-fire updates, endless options, and the allure of instant gratification; the once-cherished virtue of patience seems to have faded into obscurity. Let's face it, in today's turbocharged life, patience feels like an endangered species. We're all about "now, now, now," and taking a breather? That's so last season.

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15/08/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Nurturing a more hopeful community

Hope is inextricably linked to psychological well-being and extends its benefits beyond immediate situations. What this means is that people with hope, will experience higher levels of life satisfaction, less stress, and an overall improved sense of resilience. Moreover, studies have shown that those who embrace hope are more successful in achieving their goals, resulting in greater self-esteem and well-being, and leading to a perpetuating cycle of self-positivity.

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07/08/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The TED talk no one wants to hear

What if we tried a less is more approach and found a way to create a shortcut between intention and impact? What would this look like in practice?

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03/08/2023
Popular GP practice to relocate within IMPACT Community Health Precinct as major refurbishment work begins

Shore Care Family Practice, a well-established healthcare provider in the Discovery Coast region, will relocate within the IMPACT Community Health Precinct as a significant refurbishment project begins this month. Shore Care’s relocation from Building 1 to Building 2 represents a significant opportunity for growth and the enhancement of healthcare services for the local GP provider. […]

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02/08/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The power of why

By asking "why" repeatedly, we delved deeper into the heart of the issue, exploring its root causes and understanding the broader implications.

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