Tasmanian paper planes flying in for overdose awareness initiative

When Cornerstone Youth Services started working remotely in response to COVID-19, staff were looking for ways to stay connected. Since then they’ve created close to 700 paper cranes in an effort to raise awareness of the risks of overdose. An initiative of Tasmania’s Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council, chief executive Alison Lai said the

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Debate team

Launceston comedians team up to debate and raise funds for youth

When it comes to comedy debates the Crash Test Funnies and Fresh Comedy know how to bring the laughs. Producers Stewart Bell and Andy Collings are planning on doing just that when they grace the stage accompanied by some of Launceston’s finest comedians on August 31 at Saint Johns Craft Beer. The Headspace Comedy Debate

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Telehealth

Talking Telehealth with headspace Launceston

headspace Launceston has been using the National Telehealth Service since May 2015. Penelope Watson (hNO Telehealth Practice Manager) recently chatted to Jayne Watson (headspace Launceston Youth Support Worker) and Kate Brennan (headspace Launceston Clinical Services Manager) about their thoughts on the Service. What advantages are there for young people who chose to see a psychiatrist

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