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The Village Blog
A space where we share stories, insights, and expert advice to support your journey. Here, you’ll find thoughtful reflections, practical tips for families and individuals, updates on our programs, and the latest in evidence-based care. At The Village Health, we believe in walking alongside you every step of the way, this journal is one way we stay connected, informed, and inspired together.
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WHEN SCHOOL FEELS IMPOSSIBLE: UNDERSTANDING SCHOOL-BASED ANXIETY AND WHAT ACTUALLY HELPS
Is your child struggling to get to school? You're not alone. The Village Health Warragul explains what's really happening - and what actually helps

Jane Sahar
Jul 15 min read


MEET JANE: EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST, FORMER TEACHER, AND THE PERSON IN THE ROOM WITH THE THERAPY DOG
Meet Jane, one of the Educational Therapist’s here at The Village Health Warragul. Find out what Educational Therapy is, what a session looks like, and whether it might help your child.

Jane Sahar
Jul 16 min read


When Getting Help for Your Child Feels Impossible - What to Do Next
By Jane Sahar You've made the call. You've admitted that things aren't okay and that your child needs support. That takes courage - more than people realise. And then you hit a wall. The GP referral leads to a three month waitlist. The organisation you call says your child doesn't quite meet their criteria. The school counsellor is stretched across five hundred students. The public mental health team says it's not severe enough for their service - but severe enough is getting

Jane Sahar
Jul 16 min read


Staying Connected: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Suicide
In this post, we cover the warning signs, how to have the conversation, what to ask, and how to know how serious it is. Everything you need to show up for your child right now.

Elizabeth Banks
Jun 297 min read


Same Violence. Different Story.
If a woman was beaten, strangled, stalked, or terrorised by a stranger, nobody would question her.
But when the perpetrator is an ex-partner, something shifts.
The crime doesn't change. The impact doesn't change. The fear living in her body doesn't change.
What changes is how much credibility we hand back to him.
Domestic violence is not less serious because it happened inside a relationship. It is often more devastating precisely because it did.
elizabethrosebanks
Mar 264 min read


The tired conductor - ADHD
A brilliant metaphor for understanding ADHD
elizabethrosebanks
Mar 191 min read


Understanding ADHD
A heart centred, evidence-based perspective At The Village Health, we often meet people who have spent years wondering: Why is this so hard for me when it seems easy for others? Why can I do some things really well, but not others at all? Why do I feel capable and stuck at the same time? For many, the answer is ADHD. Let’s start here ADHD is not laziness, a lack of intelligence or a reflection of your character. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference. This means the brain de
elizabethrosebanks
Mar 194 min read


Loneliness and Mental Health
We are wired for connection, yet more people than ever are feeling alone. Loneliness isn’t just emotional; it’s a public health issue with real neurological and physical impacts. At The Village Health, we believe healing happens in safe, connected spaces. This post explores why belonging matters, how disconnection affects us, and simple, powerful ways we can begin to rebuild connection. Because you were never meant to do this alone.

Elizabeth Banks
Jul 3, 20254 min read
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