Tips to look after you
Connect socially
Connect with your community, neighbours, friends and family in meaningful ways. Share a meal, play sport, offer to help ,or ask for help when you need.
Connect to culture
Activities like hunting, dancing or eating food from your home country contribute to your wellbeing.
Be active
Gentle exercise and movement can help improve your mood and keep the body strong.
Cut back on alcohol
Cutting back on alcohol or drugs can have positive effects on your mental health. Try to set a goal of reducing your drinks per week.
Eat well
A healthy body can also mean a healthy mind. Eat local fruits, vegetables and whole foods, and avoid processed food. Maybe try cooking a new recipe?
Practise mindfulness
Slowing down and practicing mindfulness can be as simple as stepping away from your phone or computer for five minutes to sit quietly or go outside to get some sun.
Get plenty of sleep
On average, people need 7 – 9 hours sleep every night (more if you're a young person). Try making small changes to your routine to better quality sleep.
Get outdoors
Connecting with nature has been proven to boost your mood and wellbeing. Go for a short walk outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Reduce screen time
Stepping away from your screens and spending time outdoors or with others can help boost your mental health.
Tools for your mental health toolkit
Need a moment to slow things down?
This three-minute guided meditation is accompanied by Australian bush and water scenes. The presence of the ancestors and the strength they offer is brought into the meditation.
This meditation is voiced by Professor Helen Milroy AM and created by Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia.
Want to improve your mental fitness?
Smiling Mind is Australia’s leading digital-led, prevention focussed mental health not-for-profit.
The Smiling Mind App helps you learn the skills that promote mental wellbeing and create the habits to thrive. Suitable for children, young people and adults.
Download and use for free from the App Store or Google Play Store.
