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11 things to do if you’re feeling lonely
Have you ever been in a crowded room and still felt lonely? The truth is, you can feel lonely anywhere, anytime –…
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How to make friends and meet new people
Whether you’re changing schools, starting uni or you’d just love a new bestie, everyone goes through the experience of wanting to make…
Youth
A guide to conquering social awkwardness
It’s pretty common to feel socially awkward at times. Making conversation with strangers, trying to mingle, or going on a first date…
Youth
Why it’s okay to have a small friendship group
Movies, TV and Instagram can make it seem like everyone you know has a massive group of friends that they’re always going…
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6 tips for talking to your parents about mental health
Talking to your parents/carers about your mental health can be tricky. By doing a little planning ahead, you can make the conversation…
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5 ways to get your parents to really listen to you
Life just feels easier when you can communicate well with your parents/carers. It can be tricky to know how to feel heard…
Youth
How to cope with the highs and lows of family life
One thing many people don’t realise is how time consuming a big family can be – especially with younger siblings. On top…
Youth
How to make friends at school
The first step in making lasting friendships is knowing what to look out for in a friend. A good friend is someone…
Youth
How to deal with pressure from your parents
Finding a balance between your parents/carers’ expectations of you and your own desires can feel like a constant battle. If they want…
Youth
Conflict with family
Everyone has family conflict. Occasional tension or arguments are a normal part of family life. Whether it’s with your parents or siblings,…
Connection and Growth
Are They Really Ok?
Do you know how your friends are really going? In this video we share practical tips to help you find out. When…
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Building an evidence base for iyarn with UTS
University of Technology Sydney case study – August 2021 to July 2022 Funded by iyarn and Investment NSW – COVID-19 Tech Voucher…
Connection and Growth
Lynne Strong – the power of iyarn as a tool for young people in regional Australia
Lynne Strong is a collaboration specialist who thrives on delivering education programs designed to put young people at the centre of the…
Growth in Education
Together It’s Ok
R U OK? has created a music video to encourage children from Kindergarten to Year 6 to take the time to comfort…
Connection and Growth
How To Be A Good Mate
Alec and Jenny are mates but Alec has noticed that lately Jenny doesn’t seem her usual self. In this video, we learn…
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Hearing or experiencing your parents always fighting at home is a really horrible situation to be in. It's normal to feel sad,…
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