Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current job? I’m a mum, career coach and professional speaker. I help adults to revitalise their careers and have a special interest in supporting return to work mums through an in-person and online workshop I developed called CareerSmart Mums. For the past 18 months I have been speaking on resilience and mental health after … [Read more...] about Women of Balance: Donna Thistlewaite, passionate about inspiring and improving the lives of others
Mental health
National Bandanna Day
CanTeen, a youth cancer charity, is asking Australians to show their support for young people affected by cancer through their annual event, National Bandanna Day. Held on Friday 26th October, National Bandanna Day is CanTeen’s major fundraising and awareness campaign and has generated more than $30 million over the past 24 years to support young people going through a cancer … [Read more...] about National Bandanna Day
Mental Health Week
Across the country this week, health organisations are hosting events, raising funds and awareness to help tackle one of the nation's biggest health issues - mental health. So this week on Balance, we will be revisiting some of our best articles and celebrity interviews on mental health including an interview with Adam Goodes. Adam Goodes is a champion Australian Rules … [Read more...] about Mental Health Week
Seven secrets of sound mental health
Taking care of your physical health, enjoying warm and trusting relationships with people close to you, gaining a sense of achievement and connecting with a community… These are just some of the secrets of maintaining good mental health, according to leading Australian women’s health organisation, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. “There is no health without mental health, … [Read more...] about Seven secrets of sound mental health
Caravan and camping trips proven to benefit women’s health
Following a week where Australian women have been encouraged to focus on their health, research has revealed a variety of important benefits of caravan and camping trips. In today’s modern society, life is busier than ever and women all around Australia are working around the clock to balance work, family life, relationships, and other activities. Throughout National … [Read more...] about Caravan and camping trips proven to benefit women’s health
