If you’re looking for work and living with a mental health condition, depression or anxiety, CoAct can help you find and keep a job. Disability Employment Services (also known as […]
Tapping is an increasingly popular method for tackling anxiety – if you’re not sure what tapping is, or how to do it, we’ve done the research and asked an expert […]
If you’re currently experiencing the overwhelming weight of job search stress, you’re not alone. Stress is a common companion on this path, and it’s essential to find effective ways to […]
Many people experience anxiety to some degree with symptoms and effects ranging from mild to debilitating. So, how do we find the support we need and identify employers who are […]
What seems like a time of joy, family, feasts and parties can be the complete opposite behind closed doors, and that disconnect between expectations for the holiday season and the […]
With support from Lucinda at CoAct / Community Solutions Prosperine, Chelsea scored a job that works for her. Living with Aspergers, she wanted a job with limited people contact. Her […]
Health challenges meant that Brett had needed to leave several jobs that he physically couldn’t sustain. He lives with arthritis in his fingers and tinnitus in his ears and had […]
Ben left school in 2003. After going through different programs of support through various providers for 7 years or so, Ben decided to undertake a Diploma in IT. Ben graduated […]
According to Better Health, the signs or symptoms of work-related stress can be physical, psychological and behavioural. Physical symptoms of depression include fatigue, muscular tension, headaches, heart palpitations, sleeping difficulties, […]
According to the Black Dog Institute, anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. Up to one-third of women and one-fifth of men will experience anxiety at some […]
Four of our customers have joined McDonald’s thanks to determination, hard work and phenomenal support from their recruitment partner, Bron Rafter, at CoAct / Community Solutions. Each one is working […]
What is languishing Signs and symptoms Why might someone be feeling this? Why are people talking about this now? Tips for moving through it When and where to get help […]
Why is Mental Health Month important? Statistics you should know Supporting jobseekers and their mental health Where to get help Why is Mental Health Month important? This year’s Mental […]
It’s OK to not be OK They’re asking because they care Be honest If you’re not ready to talk about it yet Tell them how they can support you Get […]
Looking after yourself is extra important at this time of year – especially if you’re looking for a job. We spoke to Mind Australia to get their top tips on […]
Managing anxiety can be tough, especially when you’re looking for a job. CoAct has a range of service partners who are mental health specialists. They work closely with you to […]
Hi, my name is Jake and I’m a parcel sorter at Australia Post. I’ve been here since September last year and have been with CoAct and Interact for a couple of years. How has your health condition, including […]
Making stronger connections with my family I’ve focused the extra time I have from not travelling for work into my hobbies. Fishing at least weekly with my 75–year-old father at dawn or dusk […]
Over the past 8 years, Vincent has found it hard to hold down a job. He lives with a mental health condition and experiences anxiety, limited concentration and short memory. While he’s started several employment placements over this time, at the most they’d last […]
Over the last six months, we’ve placed over 1500 people from our DES program in new roles. Almost 20 per cent are living with anxiety or depression. It’s been tough looking for work […]
The benefits Research shows that mental health can improve after using myCompass for just 7 weeks. It includes 14 different interactive learning activities and a lifestyle tracking feature. These help users understand themselves better and […]
When Uniting Case Worker Tamara first met Grace, the impacts of anxiety, PTSD and depression had left her unable to attend school. Now, with help from Uniting’s Smart Skilled and […]
Switch off but stay informed With all the constant news about COVID-19- it can feel overwhelming and stressful. Try not to be tempted into finding every bit of information and […]
The effects of mental health stigma extend greatly beyond the people living with mental ill-health – it’s impacting businesses too. The irony is that employers who fear hiring people with […]
October is mental health month, and that means we’re shining a light on all things mental health – including must-watch shows! We’ve put together our favourite Australian shows that bring […]
The cost of mental health stigma One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually and 45% of Australians have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime. With those […]
Before anything else, if you’re living with mental ill-health, it’s important to seek the help of a medical professional. Your doctor is a good place to start. They can recommend […]
In the time it takes to have a cup of coffee, you can have a conversation that could change a life – Gavin Larkin (1968 – 2011) R U […]
Am I eligible? Before getting started in Disability Employment Services (DES), we’ll check which of the two types of services you qualify for: DES-DMS – Disability Management Service – If […]
Comedy can be a great thing, not only because it can make you laugh – even when you don’t feel like it – but because comedy can be a great […]
If you’re a person living with disability, you may be keen to know where you stand with employers. The important thing is to understand what you can and can’t be […]
Set your SMART goals Once you’ve taken the time to set (and write down!) your SMART goals, it’s time to turn those plans into action. But how do you get […]
One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that Australia’s peak […]
Sharon was a successful career woman, with a long work history and a strong set of skills. After many months out of work Sharon found herself dealing with severe depression […]
