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The APS has released a series of information sheets to assist parents and students with the strategies to support students with learning difficulties during the e-learning phase and within the classroom environment. We hope you find this information informative and helpful. General Information Helping children Transition Back to School in the COVID-19 era Advice for Parents […]
Dr Shaw knows first hand the stress of having a newborn baby during these uncertain times with the birth of her third son during the COVID-19 pandemic. With her first two children, Simone relished the fourth trimester (that is, the postnatal period) by meeting other new mothers at cafes, parks and libraries to chat all […]
From Monday 30 March 2020 until 31 December 2021 all Australians are eligible to receive a rebate from Medicare for psychological services delivered via Telehealth (i.e., videoconference or telephone). Rebates are available for clients referred by their GP or Psychiatrist under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme.
Dr Simone Shaw is excited to announce the safe and healthy arrival of her third son, Frank who was born at 41 weeks at a healthy 3.925 kilograms (8.6 pounds), with a head circumference of 36.5 centimetres and 5o centimetres in length. Simone utilised self-hypnosis and breathing techniques to deliver her baby via water birth […]
As technology usage continues to increase, problematic internet use has become an increasingly prominent issue worldwide. Problematic or pathological internet usage, which is also referred to as Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), is characterised by excessive time spent engaging in non-work internet-related activities. IAD is also characterised by a loss of control over internet-related behaviours, and/or […]
Building Emotional Resilience Through Yoga and Psychology Workshop Series After a successful launch in 2015, Simone partnered with Clayfield Yoga to present a series of workshops focusing on Building Emotional Resilience through Yoga and Psychology. Throughout these workshops participants experienced a combination of yoga and meditation techniques as well as proven lifestyle strategies to help […]
Do you find it easy to know what you want, know where you want to be and how you’re going to get there? Some people have a clear sense of purpose and direction in their life and they just seem to be able to find the motivation and perseverance to turn their goals and dreams into […]
It is widely known that what we eat effects our physical health and wellbeing, that is, you are what you eat. Our bodies are machines and the fuel that we put into them determines how well they function. If we eat dirty fuel (i.e., high fat, sugar, processed foods) then it is not surprising that we […]
Welcome to Sure Psychology News! This page is dedicated to providing you with facts, news and trends related to improving your mental health. Everyday you have an opportunity to make informed choices about maintaining and fostering optimal wellbeing. I hope you enjoy the blog! The information provided on this blog is designed as general information […]
Whether working within the Q-Comp system under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 or the Comcare system under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, determining what constitutes reasonable management action (RMA) is a challenging area. Both legislative systems indicate that a psychological injury does not include RMA taken in a reasonable way by […]
