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FearLess is a not-for-profit organisation established to help people affected by PTSD to regain control of their lives.

FearLess Outreach aim to assist those living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by establishing a nation wide support system that gives people with PTSD and their families opportunities for mutual support, knowledge and recognition. We also provide information resources on PTSD to the Australian community - with resources available to sufferers, their loved ones and the wider community.

25/11/2025

Looking for simple ways to unwind before or after work?

These small acts of care can help ease stress, reset your focus, and support your nervous system.

Start with one that feels doable today.

24/11/2025

Our nervous systems are wired for safety, not connection.

In conflict, the body does not ask what will strengthen the relationship. It asks what will protect me right now.

Adrenaline rises. Muscles tense. One person may fight, another may freeze or leave. Some respond by pleasing others to avoid discomfort.

These are survival responses. They are not wrong, but they are not built for repair.

This is why pausing matters. Not as self-protection alone, but as a way to protect the relationship from harm.

23/11/2025

One of the most effective ways to protect your energy is also one of the simplest: say no more often.

This might mean turning down meetings without purpose, stepping away from requests that don’t align with your values, or limiting how much you take on each week. Saying no is not about being difficult. It is about being clear.

Before agreeing to something, pause and ask: is this how I want to use my time and energy? If the answer is no, try a calm response like: I’m at capacity and need to focus where it’s most needed.

It may feel uncomfortable at first. Keep practising. Clarity grows with use.

22/11/2025

Nature can help calm the mind, ease tension, and support focus.

This article from Psychology Today explores how being in natural spaces may assist with mental clarity and emotional balance.

Read more:

21/11/2025

Life can feel especially costly at times and that can impact how easily we connect with others. But meaningful connection doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, the simplest moments are the most powerful.

Here are a few low- or no-cost ways to build connection in your community:

🟡 Join a local walking, swimming, or cycling group — move your body and meet others
🟡 Visit a dog park — sometimes your pet starts the conversation for you
🟡 Check out local libraries or councils — they often host free public events, book clubs, or exhibitions
🟡 Volunteer — give your time, meet new people, and feel part of something bigger
🟡 Share a meal with neighbours — keep it simple, and focus on conversation
🟡 Explore online community groups — connect digitally, then take it offline when you're ready

Connection doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be real. 💛

20/11/2025

Happiness is possible.

It can be found in quiet moments, gentle routines, and the things that bring comfort or calm.

Positivity is noticing what feels steady and real. It does not need to be loud or shared.

Give space to what lifts you. Let joy exist in the way that feels right for you.

19/11/2025

Everyone feels lonely at times. It is a human response to disconnection.

Rather than ignoring it, notice it. Use it as a cue to take one small step toward someone or something that feels safe.

That step might feel hard. Take it anyway.

You do not need to explain yourself. You do not need to have the right words. You only need to begin.

18/11/2025

Whether you're meeting someone new or breaking the ice with a neighbour or colleague, a simple question can open the door to a great chat.

Try asking:
🗣 “What’s been the highlight of your day?”
📺 “Are you watching anything good lately?”
📍 “What’s your favourite thing about living around here?”

Or share something about yourself:
🥘 “I tried a new recipe last night — do you enjoy cooking?”
📚 “I’ve just started a new book — are you into reading?”

No need for small talk perfection. Just real, everyday conversation.

17/11/2025

Looking to build meaningful connection? Here are some gentle ways to start:

🔸 Reach out to someone you’ve been thinking about — even a short message can make a difference.
🔸 Join a peer support group or safe online space where lived experience is valued.
🔸 Share your story if and when it feels safe — your voice might help someone feel less alone.
🔸 Ask someone how they’re really going — and take the time to truly listen.
🔸 Seek out services shaped by lived experience — these perspectives matter.

And if you’re someone who supports others, as a carer, professional, or family member, know this: Creating safe, respectful spaces is powerful work. You help make connection possible.

16/11/2025

We’re encouraged to reach out and stay connected, but for many with lived experience, that can be complicated.

Stigma still exists.
Support isn’t always accessible.
Some of us have been let down by systems meant to help.
Others don’t feel safe connecting because of past trauma.

Globally, conflict and displacement have fractured communities — for some, connection has been taken away entirely.

This doesn’t mean the message is wrong.
It means we must hold space for both the aspiration and the reality.

15/11/2025

From 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first country to restrict social media access for children under 16. This major change is expected to impact young people and their families in many ways.

EDFA Eating Disorders Families Australia is inviting all parents and carers to take part in their Social Media Survey. The survey aims to better understand how these changes may affect young people’s mental health, connection, focus and family life — both before and after the new laws take effect.

Take the survey and share it with other parents and carers you know: https://f.mtr.cool/hzcgemnffg

14/11/2025

When you're in the thick of a mental health challenge, connection can feel overwhelming. Vulnerability takes effort. And sometimes, you just don’t have it in you.

But here’s what lived experience shows us:
Connection doesn’t have to be big, loud or perfect.

💬 It's the text you almost didn’t send.
🩺 It’s the GP who remembers your name.
🌐 It’s the online space where you feel seen without having to explain yourself.

Real connection is human, not polished — and sometimes, that’s more than enough.

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