Chronic pain sufferers are getting a double whammy of distress from poor health and strained relationships, a counselling conference has heard this weekend.
Chronic pain ‘hurts relationships too’
Adult Health & Wellbeing
Everyone Has a Story (EHAS)
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Everyone Has a Story (EHAS) is an online story-sharing project based in Adelaide, South Australia. It is a unique platform where gay and same sex attracted men from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds share their experiences of coming to and living in South Australia, through story telling. Continue Reading
Connect2U Community Day 2016
Connect2U – free community event will be held on Thursday, 13 October from 10 am – 2 pm at Karrendi Primary School, Parafield Gardens. Continue Reading
Detecting patterns of risk
The family law sector cannot avoid the family violence epidemic in Australia, a conference has heard.
Back on Track: A Men’s Group for Positive Change
The Back on Track: A Men’s’ Group for Positive Change gives men who are struggling with the use of violence in their personal relationships real and meaningful opportunities to make change. Continue Reading
The Stolen Generation Healing Camp
Nearly 40 members of the Stolen Generation participated in a Healing Camp at Wirrina Cove in mid-June. The Healing Camp was created in response to the announcement of the South Australian Reparation Scheme for Stolen Generations with a sole purpose to promote relaxation, connection and engagement in cultural activities. Continue Reading
Unveiling of ‘The Space Between’, the Past Forced Adoptions Commemorative Public Artwork
On 14 July, 2016, the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Jay Weatherill unveiled ‘The Space Between’, a commemorative public artwork dedicated to parents, adoptees and families affected by past forced adoption practices. Continue Reading
Elm Place Food Drop Off Serves the Local Community
Every Friday afternoon, boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables, bread and other healthy foods are delivered to our Flinders Street office, transforming the training room into a Community Food Drop Off.
State Government unveils memorial to past forced adoptions
A memorial to parents, adoptees and families who suffered loss through forced adoptions was unveiled by Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday 14 July, four years after he apologised in State Parliament for policies that allowed the forced removal of children from their mothers.
Sorry Day 2016 Wrap Up
This year’s National Sorry Day event took place on Thursday 26 May at the Stolen Generation Memorial and Healing Garden, Stebonheath Park, Andrews Farm with festivities and a community lunch taking place afterwards at the John McVeity Centre.
283 members of the community attended the events, including 82 children as well as the 20 teachers & principals; officials from the local government including 5 local elected members; 40 staff from RASA and supporting agencies. Continue Reading
