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Greg Page and Professor Pramesh Kovoor. Featured
Making a difference in heart care
WHEN former yellow Wiggle Greg Page suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in 2020 during The Wiggles charity concert at Castle Hill RSL, it was an off-duty nurse who saved his life through CPR and the use of a nearby automated external defibrillator.

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One of the leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in NSW has launched an urgent appeal for funding, leading up to the end of the financial year.
 
Tax deductible donations form a vital support for Odyssey House NSW and contribute to transforming the lives of those affected by drug and alcohol dependence.
 
Odyssey House NSW acting CEO David Kelly says substance dependence is a serious condition which people often need professional support to overcome. Without support, individuals and families find it far more difficult to break the generational cycle of addiction. 
 
“Our services are designed to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use,” Mr Kelly said.
 
In the 12 months to June 2022, 40 percent of Odyssey House NSW clients from all programs needed support to manage a dependence on alcohol. Almost half (45%) of clients in Odyssey’s residential rehabilitation programs reported a dependence on methamphetamines.
 
“We know that supporting clients to withdraw from alcohol or drugs can be the simple part,” Mr Kelly said. “The harder part of a person’s recovery journey is working through the underlying factors that make people turn to alcohol or drugs to cope.
 
“Our case workers work with our clients to address the underlying factors – such as co-existing illnesses and mental health concerns, traumas, and stresses in their lives.”
 
Mr Kelly said funds received from the appeal would support Odyssey to hire more case workers across its residential rehabilitation and community programs. Case workers work closely with clients to develop personalised treatment plans that meet each client’s needs and goals.
 
“Without our case workers, there is no Odyssey. They are the heart and soul of what we do. They help reconnect individuals to lead the positive lives they desire, and reconnect families and communities.
 
“Please use the opportunity of the end of the financial year to donate to Odyssey. However large or small, you’re helping us to make long-lasting changes in people’s lives.”
 
Donate by 30 June to Odyssey House NSW via https://give.odysseyhouse.com.au/tax23
 
 
 
About Odyssey House NSW
Since 1977, Odyssey House NSW has developed extensive trauma informed rehabilitation programs to provide education and support for those wishing to address the physical, mental, social, and economic harms related to their substance use. 
The organisation's team of professional staff help clients identify and address the underlying causes of their substance use — such as trauma, domestic violence and mental health issues — to improve their wellbeing, parenting skills, family relationships, social connections, numeracy, literacy and employment prospects.
Odyssey House NSW’s programs include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.
 
Odyssey has developed 19 holistic rehabilitation programs and a network of 13 residential and community sites across Greater Sydney, the NSW Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains. 
 
As part of treatment, clients can be referred to receive free education at Odyssey College, which is registered with the Department of Education. The college provides structured learning in subjects from mathematics to art and vocational training to help clients embrace opportunities for lasting change in their lives.
 
People seeking support to recover from alcohol or drug dependence can refer themselves or others to Odyssey House NSW by calling 1800 397 739 (select option 2) or email referral@odysseyhouse.com.au 

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DEALING WITH ANXIETY RIGHT NOW Featured
5 simple ways that might help
MINDSET | MARCUS WHEAN
ANXIETY is such a prevalent issue in our busy and fast-paced lives. Not to mention with adverse events like floods, bush fires and viruses.

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I FEEL MY LIFE IS GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES Featured
How you can escape GROUNDHOG DAY
MINDSET | MARCUS WHEAN
THE phrase “Groundhog Day” has been etched into our psyche courtesy of the famous 1990’s movie of the same name starring Bill Murray.

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BENEFITS OF REGULAR FITNESS ROUTINES Featured
10 reasons you should be exercising
ADAM SIMPSON
IF you are not currently exercising regularly, you should be! There are so many benefits of a regular exercise routine. My tip to you is find a form of exercise that you enjoy and stick to it. Here are 10 great reasons that you should be exercising.

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ALCOHOL VS FITNESS GOALS Featured
Some tips to follow when indulging
FITNESS | ADAM SIMPSON
OFTEN, I see people who have weight loss and training goals undo their hard work or minimise their results by consuming too much alcohol.

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MEN'S HEALTH: I'M UNHAPPY, DON'T KNOW WHY Featured
It's a common theme, you're not alone!
MINDSET | MARCUS WHEAN
I’M a Man Doing Everything I Think is the Right Thing to do in Life, But I Still Feel Unhappy. Why?

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