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In today’s fast-paced world, we often forget to take a step back and check in with ourselves. Teal Day is a special reminder to prioritise…

As the school holidays approach, parents and caregivers often face the challenge of keeping kids entertained, active, and healthy during the break. With the allure…

Every year on March 31st, we come together to honor Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the trans and gender-diverse community…

Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia should be recognised and respected as natural forms of human diversity.…

Neurodiversity celebrates the diversity of the human brain, acknowledging that conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others are natural variations in how the brain functions.…

Neurodiversity embraces and values neurological differences as part of human diversity. The term encompasses conditions like Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Dyscalculia, and DCD (Dyspraxia), highlighting alternative…

The recognition of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in females, especially adults, has been long overlooked. While much of the…

The Power of Connection: How attachment parenting can foster connection between parent and child. Written by Daniela Dusanovic | Psychologist  Attachment parenting is a child-focused…

Mental Health Nurses Day: Celebrating Compassionate Care in Mental Health Written by Adrian. P | Accredited Exercise Physiologist, PsychPhys™ Mental Health Nurses Day is celebrated…

Keeping Our Kids Moving Written by Emily O | Accredited Exercise Physiologist Did you know that children aged 5 to 17 are recommended to engage…

Back to School, Full of Fuel – Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids Written by Shewar. M | Accredited Practising Dietician  The return to school means…

Dads Matter Too: Uncovering the Silent Suffering of Early Fatherhood Written by Provisional Psychologist Ben.S While I am no father myself, I know firsthand that…

Gambling Harm Awareness  Written by Caitlin. Y | Provisional Psychologist  What is problem gambling? “Problem gambling is characterised by difficulties in limiting money and/or time…

World Diabetes Day  Written by Shewar. M | Accredited Practising Dietitian  World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14th each year, is a global awareness campaign…

Movember: A Time to Prioritise Men’s Health & Exercise for Body and Mind As Movember rolls around, we get a unique opportunity to spotlight critical…

National Nutrition Week – Debunking Nutrition Myths Written by Shewar. M | Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) In a word filled with quick fixes and conflicting…

World Mental Health Day: Autism & Exercise Written by Rhys. J | Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist To support World Mental Health Day, I decided to…

A Combined Approach: Exercise as a Mental Health Treatment At PsychPhys™, we are committed to providing the best support and services within our communities in…

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch for your Kids Do you have a difficult time packing your child’s lunchbox? PsychPhys™ is here to help! Did…

No time for exercise? In comes VILPA!  Written by Oliver.D | Accredited Exercise Physiologist Say hello to your new best friend: VILPA or Vigorous Intermittent…

A Brief Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)  Written by Daniela. D | Provisional Psychologist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an alternative form of Cognitive…

Endometriosis and the Role of Nutrition Written by Shewar. M | Dietitian  On the 8th of March the world celebrated International Women’s day. A day…

Traditional Breakfasts From Around The World March 21, 2024 Written by Shewar. M | Accredited Practising Dietitian Harmony Day on the 21st of March marks…

Wholesome FOODS for Awesome MOODS! Written by Suzanne. T | Dietician, PsychPhys™ Did you know that your food choices and eating habits have a great…

An Introduction to Mindfulness Written by Jennifer. M | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™ In recent years, mindfulness has become a trend. However, it is so much…

Perceptions of Physical Activity Participation Written by Rhys. J | Accredited Exercise Physiologist Study Highlight: Arnell, S., Jerlinder, K., & Lundqvist, L-O. (2018). Perceptions of Physical…

Food for Thought Written by Rhys. J | Accredited Exercise Physiologist, PsychPhys™  Food Groups Firstly, we must identify what the various food groups are: Dairy,…

A Breakdown of Interpersonal Relationships Written by Finleigh. R | Behaviour Support Practitioner  Interpersonal relationships are a core component of an individual’s overall wellbeing. It…

Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Children Written by Lily. Z | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™   Emotional intelligence (EI) can be broadly defined as a person’s ability…

Unhelpful Thinking Styles  Written by Neehara. R | Provisional Psychologist  Clients experiencing mental distress quite often interpret the world with what is known as unhelpful…

The Influence of Technology on Physical Exercise Written by Kaitlyn. A | Accredited Exercise Physiologist  How has technology progressed over the last 5 years? Since…

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation in Children, Adolescents and Adults Written by Brenda. A | Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is Sleep Deprivation? Sleep deprivation refers…

A Brief Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Written by Samantha. M | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment that has…

Physical Exercise & Our Cardiorespiratory Fitness Written by Rhys. J | Accredited Exercise Physiologist, PsychPhys™ If we all knew one fact about exercise, it would…

The Development of Prejudice: A Brief Summary Written by Tabitha. B | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™ The development of prejudice is well-understood throughout childhood with the exception…

Dementia in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Written by Samantha. L | Behaviour Support Practitioner, PsychPhys™ Dementia is becoming more common and was reported as the…

Exercise & Eating Disorders Written by Kristian. J | Exercise Physiologist, PsychPhys™ Eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa, are common psychiatric disorders that…

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Exercise Written by Jon. V | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™ Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are pervasive developmental disorders where individuals are deficient…

Written by Jon. V | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™  Depression can be debilitating and can cause those who are depressed to disengage from usual activities that…

Written by An. B | Behaviour Support Practitioner, PsychPhys™ Adolescence is a life stage that is marked by significant developmental changes that occur biologically, psychologically…

Written by Rhys. J | Exercise Physiology, PsychPhys™  Scoliosis is a term used to describe a “lateral curvature of the spine with rotation of the…

Written by Aleksandra. K | Provisional Psychologist, PsychPhys™ Ecotherapy, also known as Green Therapy or Nature Therapy, is the applied practice of the relatively new…

Written by David. B  Provisional Psychologist | PsychPhys™, BPsychSc(Hons), MPP Anxiety motivates us to be vigilant; it is our bodies way of saying “be alert, pay…

Written by Written by Ailisha-L. N | Accredited Exercise Physiologist, PsychPhys™, ESSAM, AES, AEP What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental…

Written by Kara. D | Accredited Exercise Physiologist, ESSAM, AES, AEP The population of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is continuously growing worldwide, and a large…

In a year defined by emotional hardship, there has never before been a brighter spotlight cast upon the significance of mental health. According to Black…

Sometimes, we can all put exercise in the ‘too hard basket’. Especially when there’s something so significant happening, such as the global health pandemic of…

Sometimes, our different approach to treatment here at PsychPhys®️ leaves people with a lot of questions. If you’ve found yourself asking things like; How do…

Hello PsychPhys®️ community and potential PsychPhys®️ Participants!  My name is Jacqui and I’m the Specialist Behaviour Practitioner at PsychPhys®️. With the growing number of referrals…

Perception is Key. Engaging in activities that are perceived as unfamiliar is a natural part of life, but this doesn’t make it any less difficult…

Why we started our Independent Living group We recognised that there isn’t a great deal of active groups for older clients with ASD or ID…

We are currently all doing our part individually to protect the Australian healthcare system from the COVID-19 pandemic by staying home. Whether it be working…

The PsychPhys® program was founded to be different from the rest and to bridge the gap that existed between psychology and exercise related supports, with one…

Why has PsychPhys®️ Included swimming in their program options: A Calming Safe Zone Your body feels more pressure under the water than in the air.…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Injury prevention is a key component of what Exercise Physiologists (EP) try to help with on a daily basis. As an EP, I recently…

Feelings of uncertainty. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic everyone’s normal routines and lives are dramatically changing. Due to social isolation many of you and your…

“Congratulations to Lachlan on his Football Presentation.” Lachlan commenced with PsychPhys® in March of this year, and since then has continued to flourish. Entering a…

Men’s Health Week – My Personal Story Written by Rhys. J  Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist | BExSc, MCESR, ESSAM, AES, AEP For Men’s Mental Health…