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COVID-19 has left many of us feeling overwhelmed with so many aspects of our lives impacted. It can be really hard to pull ourselves out of a funk. We’re all facing so many different issues, from pressing financial concerns, whether to send our kids back to school, through to being bombarded with a 24 hours […]

With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia and the rest of the world have been living the new norm of social distancing, social isolation and in some instances, enforced quarantine.  This has dramatically transformed our work and social lives, while the Australian economy has been flipped on its head. As a nation, we’re doing well at flattening the curve. It’s overwhelming to think

Hi everyone, Hope you are all staying well, With many of us working from home, its important we continue to look after ourselves. Our Program Manager Sharon has prepared a presentation with useful tips and tricks on making the most while in isolation. You can click here to view the presentation or email national@grow.org.au to

Please find the link to the COVID-19 Member Newsletter Special below: https://grow.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AprilMemberNewsletter-COVID.pdf The April Edition contains updates from Grow and articles from the community on how to manage social connection in these times of isolation. Hope you are all well in these difficult times, Grow Australia

MEDIA RELEASE Reducing COVID-19 social isolation by expanding Grow’s online mental health groups As we face uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading mental health service provider Grow Australia is rapidly expanding its online mental health groups to ease the mental stress and anxiety of people facing social isolation and financial hardship. “With

A Message to All: David Butt, National CEO UPDATE: Coronavirus alert for Grow With cases of COVID-19 expanding exponentially across Australia, GROW has decided to close all face-to-face meetings after Thursday to protect the health and wellbeing of members and staff.  All existing members will be offered video conferencing alternatives at the same time and

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Australia is increasing. Our community must act with urgency to reduce the spread of this virus among members, staff and others within our networks, as well as with families and the broader community. Many members of our community are at increased risk for severe disease and we encourage everyone to monitor

Dear Grow Members and Staff,   As the situation in Australia develops, we as an organisation are taking some general precautionary measures for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak to try and safeguard Grow as cases potentially move into our community. Grow members and staff have a responsibility to minimise risk of infection within our local communities.

Click below to read the full submission. 20200123 GROW submission to PC on mental health REPORT