Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind

Media release

New mental health program to support 600 schools across regional and rural Australia

Posted by Smiling Mind on February 12, 2021
As students settle into classrooms for the new school year, leading mental healt...
Media release 2 minute read

Schools

How Smiling Mind’s Schools Program integrates with Be You

Posted by Smiling Mind on February 1, 2021
Are you looking for a new Personal Development program to boost your skills in t...
Schools 1 minute read

Workplace

The importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace

Posted by Smiling Mind on December 14, 2020
What is your workplace wellness strategy for 2021? If 2020 has shown us anything...
Workplace 2 minute read

Tips & Tricks, Family

Swap presents for presence this festive season - tips to keep you in the moment!

Posted by Smiling Mind on December 9, 2020
With Christmas now just around the corner, even though it may look a little diff...
Tips & Tricks, Family 3 minute read

Workplace, COVID19

5 minutes with Associate Professor Craig Hassed

Posted by Smiling Mind on December 8, 2020
Associate Professor Craig Hassed OAM has been working within the Faculty of Medi...
Workplace, COVID19 4 minute read

Family

5 ways to make the holiday season feel special even though we're apart

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 30, 2020
Much like the rest of 2020, the Christmas period is likely to be an unusual one....
Family 2 minute read

Teachers, Students, Schools

5 minutes with teacher, Lucy Barrat

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 19, 2020
Meet Lucy, Lucy is a teacher at Methodist Ladies College in Mallacoota and spoke...
Teachers, Students, Schools 4 minute read

Media release

Productivity Commission call for mental health prevention focus

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 17, 2020
Leading mental health not-for-profit Smiling Mind has welcomed the release of th...
Media release 1 minute read

Children, Family

5 simple ways to get your kids into mindfulness

Posted by Smiling Mind on November 9, 2020
Mindfulness has many benefits for your mental health, which is equally as import...
Children, Family 3 minute read

5 tips for transitioning back to the classroom

Posted by Smiling Mind on October 22, 2020
The time has come for many parents around the country and globe to send their li...
3 minute read

Latest

Navigating Peak Season Stress with Business Mental Fitness

Running a business is no easy feat, and the current economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. To support bu...

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How can we better support caregivers and the children in their care?

Each year Smiling Mind checks in on the wellbeing of Australians through our State of Mind survey. The 2024 report focus...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 7 minute read

Empowering Generations: A Bold Partnership to Transform Mental Health for Australia’s Women and Girls

Creating generational change in mental health for Australia’s young girls and women is the driving force behind a new 3-...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why it Matters, with Mental Fitness Tips for SMEs

Did you know that one in three small and medium sized business owners identify mental health as their top concern? It's ...

Workplace, Business, Meditation 14 minute read

At home

How can we better support caregivers and the children in their care?

Each year Smiling Mind checks in on the wellbeing of Australians through our State of Mind survey. The 2024 report focus...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 7 minute read

Empowering Generations: A Bold Partnership to Transform Mental Health for Australia’s Women and Girls

Creating generational change in mental health for Australia’s young girls and women is the driving force behind a new 3-...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

Don’t forget Our Kids this budget, Prime Minister

Tomorrow’s budget announcement will be an important reflection of what we care about as a nation. There’s an opportunity...

Children, Family, Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read

At Work

Navigating Peak Season Stress with Business Mental Fitness

Running a business is no easy feat, and the current economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. To support bu...

Workplace, Business, Mental Fitness 5 minute read

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why it Matters, with Mental Fitness Tips for SMEs

Did you know that one in three small and medium sized business owners identify mental health as their top concern? It's ...

Workplace, Business, Meditation 14 minute read

Empower Your Mind: How to Develop a Growth Mindset

Active learning, hard work and valuable feedback can change our brains—literally. Our intelligence is malleable and when...

Workplace, Tips & Tricks, Family 8 minute read

At school

How to Encourage Friendships in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

Forging healthy classroom connections is an integral part of a child’s emotional and social learning in school. These co...

Tips & Tricks, Teachers, Students, Schools 9 minute read

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

Children, Schools 18 minute read

How to set your classroom up for success when it comes to SEL to build student (and teacher!) mental fitness

Cassandra Furst is a passionate primary school teacher who creates a positive learning environment that encourages curio...

Teachers, Students, Schools 8 minute read

News

"A social media band-aid won’t stick": Smiling Mind's take on Australia's Proposed Under 16 Social Media Ban

The ban to prevent Australian children under 16 from accessing social media is filled with great intentions. However exp...

Parents, Mental Health, Media release, Mental Fitness 4 minute read

Children’s mental health the losers of this year’s budget

The 2025 Federal Budget has failed our children, according to Australia’s leading children’s mental health not-for-profi...

Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read

Don’t forget Our Kids this budget, Prime Minister

Tomorrow’s budget announcement will be an important reflection of what we care about as a nation. There’s an opportunity...

Children, Family, Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read