My first-hand experience of perinatal anxiety has prompted me to volunteer as a peer support mother and as a group facilitator for pregnant women suffering anxiety after an experience of perinatal loss.

Housing humans is not complex, but the harm that homelessness causes is complex, and can take many years to recover. Let’s work together as a community in the face of current extraordinary events to make sure no one is left behind.

Throughout my 45 years as a GP, patients have often asked – What can I do to optimise my overall experience when visiting the doctor?

So, how can we nurture respectful relationships in an uncomplicated way?
One place to start is by asking three simple questions about your relationship with oneself and others.

R U OK? is a national charity inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Looking out for one another and lending support are key life skills for any age group.

The antidote to stress is not relaxation, which is pleasant, but transient – it is resilience. And I have learned that everyone can be resilient, particularly when life becomes hard.

Thanks to collaboration with the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Margaret River Wine Association and the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association, I was able to deliver support with one on one mentoring to over 65 businesses in the region.

Not every professional is exactly right for every situation. It’s reasonable to look around a bit, to quiz a professional about what they do, how they can help.

Mindful Margaret River in collaboration with the Lishman Health Foundation has announced the appointment of Pip Close in a new business community support role.