Remote Community musings PT. 1 - The whole (well)being, Jan 26th, reactiveness and are there any benefits in isolation?

A twenty minute ramble with Willie from Balgo in remote WA - the Tanami desert. The first of the Remote Community musings. 

William mumbles and murmurs about wellbeing, misconceptions, January 26th and the implications of not observing history and whether there are any benefits to periods of isolation. A chance to reflect, regroup and rehash a busy start to the year and a good chance to do some thinking. 

A couple of numbers for First Nations folk who found Jan 26th difficult - 13 YARN (13 92 76), Brother to Brother 1800 435 799 and Lifelife below. 

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For those struggling, or who know somebody who is, help is available:

@lifelineaustralia 13 11 14

@beyondblueofficial 1300 22 4636

1800-RESPECT (1800 737 732)

@headspace_aus 1800 650 890

@kidshelplineau 1800 55 1800

For advice specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people @13yarn 13 92 76

For LGBTQIA+ specific advice @qlife_aus

1800 184 527

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