Heart Place

17/06/2026

Emerging research continues to highlight the transformative potential of yoga as an adjunct therapy for schizophrenia. Beyond improvements in physical health and well-being, specific yogic practices have been shown to help reduce negative symptoms such as social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and emotional blunting while enhancing quality of life and functional outcomes.

The holistic approach of yoga—integrating movement, breath regulation, relaxation, and mindfulness—offers a compassionate pathway toward greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and social connectedness. These findings reinforce the growing role of yoga in integrative mental health care.

As we continue to explore the science of yoga, we are reminded that healing is not merely the absence of illness but the cultivation of wholeness.



https://bhavanani.medium.com/yoga-as-a-beacon-of-hope-in-schizophrenia-care-a1adb08f2ec4

16/06/2026

Despite the profoundly social and political nature of distress, the dominant response continues to individualize the problem.

16/06/2026

Just a reminder. We don't need a world with trillionaires.

We need a world where everyone has enough.

A world where children don't go hungry.
Where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Where people can access healthcare, education, and opportunity.
Where prosperity is measured not by the wealth of a few, but by the well-being of all.

A compassionate future that works for everyone.

14/06/2026

Katie Kiss - Social Justice Commissioner Close the Gap on Racism

For the past week and half, the social media feeds of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been flooded with clips from the same video, posted by a self-declared Australian comedian.

This video shows a white woman wearing a fur coat with white dot painting on her face. She refers to herself as “Aunty Lisa”, and claims that she is Aboriginal, after ticking yes on an Aboriginal identity form.

At the end of the video, she says, “I am Aboriginal, end of story”, before sniffing a red jerry can, in an apparent reference to petrol sniffing, a serious issue affecting some Indigenous communities.

For First Nations people, this is not, sadly, an unusual experience. Online racism is growing, bubbling up through social media algorithms that reward and promote divisive content.

A federal parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples received more than 420 submissions, many of which describe an increasingly toxic online environment.

The Australian Human Rights Commission, in its submission, recommended the government introduce a digital duty of care to require social media companies to “identify, assess and mitigate foreseeable risks arising from recommender systems and monetisation practices that incentivise the amplification and normalisation of racist narratives”.

Guardian Australia read hundreds of submissions to the inquiry.

13 Yarn Going through a tough time?

We're here to yarn.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

Read the full article

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/online-racism-mental-health-first-nations-australians-social-media-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Reconciliation Australia

13/06/2026

Prioritise Youth Mental Health today and learn the skills to support young persons in your community and workplace. Training with Sydel Weinstein through the Mental Health Station. E-Learning 5-7 Hour needs to be completed for the Face to Face training day in Fremantle June 23rd - Book today 2 Spaces available! Sliding scale where needed https://mentalhealthstation.org/quick-booking-menu
[email protected]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is for everyone who recognises the need to support our youth from 12yrs through to university age. Parents, teachers, carers, neighbours, community workers... YMHFA: "Equips adults who teach, care for, or support young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis" This a nationally recognised certification through MHFA Australia. Sydel Weinstein is Australia's Longest running Standing Instructor 2025 Awards.
This course is recognised by Su***de Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective su***de prevention program. You learn essential skills on how to intervene early, an action plan guide to mental health conversations and to offering support.
Prioritise Youth Mental Health and book Today.
This training is a Blended offering and comes in two components:
1. E learning 5-7 hour online training to be completed before JUNE 23rd
2. Face to Face training day in our comfortable training room located in Fremantle above the Hinata Cafe at Heart Place the home base for the Mental Health Station.
As the Face to face date is close booking ASAP is important.
Here is the booking link: https://mentalhealthstation.org/quick-booking-menu Is full value or concession is a economic barrier please email [email protected] for sliding scale of economy options.

12/06/2026