Satyam Brown

28/04/2025

Medibank now recognises AMHSWs as mental health service providers.

Following successful advocacy by the AASW, Medibank Private will officially recognise Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSW) as eligible mental health service providers from 28 April 2025.

This change means Medibank members will be able to claim benefits for services delivered by AMHSWs, an important step forward for professional recognition and expanding access to social work-led mental health care.

This outcome strengthens the professional standing of AMHSWs and supports broader access to mental health services across Australia.

For more information, visit the help section of the Medibank website under claims and guides.

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06/02/2025

Looking forward to meeting the new cohort of yoga therapy trainees online via Wisdom Yoga Institute

Meet Satyam Brown ✨

BSW, MCouns, Yoga Teacher, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and Co-founder of Wisdom Yoga Institute.

Satyam’s journey began in the mid-90s, volunteering at a Perth-based hospice, where he first began supporting palliative patients. Over the years, he completed a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Counselling, specialising in psycho-oncology and palliative care. With experience in hospices, prisons, mental health facilities, disability group homes, and aged-care facilities, Satyam has dedicated his life to supporting individuals through some of their most challenging times. 🌟

As a Registered Yoga Teacher trained in Meditation and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Satyam integrates these practices into his work as the co-owner of Surya Health. Recognized by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Satyam’s vast knowledge and experience empower him to walk beside you through life’s toughest moments.

Join Satyam in our upcoming Yoga for Chronic Illness module, starting on February 21st. Link in bio for more info. 📚

17/08/2024

Last week I participated in a panel of social workers and palliative care nurse practitioner for the Cancer Wellness Centre’s Dying to Know Day event. You can watch the webinar here https://youtu.be/ZAAbBBjs44U

Dying to Know Day is a national campaign aimed at increasing death literacy and helping Australians plan for end-of-life. This year, the theme focuses on per...

07/08/2024

04/08/2024

Chandrika discusses the science of soy and cancer.

30/07/2024

27/07/2024

Satyam and Chandrika share their observations about the mental health impacts of politically polarising media consumption, and offer some tips for treading the fine line of being an aware, engaged citizen while maintaining inner peace.

25/05/2024

It’s understandable when people delay talking about or exploring palliative care options, however it’s important to know that palliative care is not synonymous with end of life care. You can access palliative care anytime from diagnosis and it can help you embrace life, knowing that any potential future suffering can be well managed.

Palliative care can be accessed in a range of settings including at home, in hospital, in a hospice or in a residential aged care facility, so you can live the life you choose comfortably for as long as possible.

Visit 👉 https://palliativecare.org.au/

23/05/2024

Its common to think of grief as an emotional experience after a loved one dies. However there’s lots of different types of grief, including anticipatory grief - the kind of grieving we do when loss is imminent.

This video offers more explanation: https://vimeo.com/629251076

Anticipatory, or 'living' grief, is when someone experiences feelings of loss before a person dies – possibly long before the actual time of death.…

13/05/2024

It’s nearly National Palliative Care Week. I know I’ve been quiet online and usually I don’t know about these awareness weeks until afterwards, but this year I’ve been asked to create some content. Help! What questions do you have about palliative care?

01/03/2024

Before his death, Thich Nhat Hanh said,

I don’t see why we have to say “I will die,” because I can already see myself in you, in other people, and in future generations. Even when the cloud is not there, it continues as snow or rain. It is impossible for a cloud to die. It can become rain or ice, but it cannot become nothing. The cloud does not need to have a soul in order to continue.'

Following the death of Thich Nhat Hanh, and his funeral this week, I wanted to share the beautiful words he wrote in anticipation of this event called ‘I am not here.’ I hope you find t…