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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Announcement of our new Official Patron
We are very happy to have Associate Professor Ruth Stewart join Hand-n-Hand as an official Patron. Adj. Prof. Ruth Stewart MBBS (Uni of...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
Oct 21, 20240 min read
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Simon Avrutis
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Board Update
10 October 2024 Changes to Governance The September 2024 meeting of the Board of Directors was held in a virtual context. The Board...
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Simon Avrutis
Oct 10, 20241 min read
MEDIA RELEASE - Networking Event
In Support of World Mental Health Day In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2024 the Hand-n-Hand peer support charity will convene a...
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Hand n Hand
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Testimonial: Professor Greg Hunt
“First let me congratulate everyone involved in the creation and development of hand n hand. It has the capacity to make an important...
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Simon Alexander
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Monthly training sessions
If you haven't yet, please make sure to attend one of our monthly Peer Support training sessions. Yesterday we ran a session with 17...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Apr 6, 20231 min read
A new home for Hand-n-Hand
We now have a new office at Cabrini Elsternwick in Melbourne!
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Mar 22, 20232 min read
A message from Dr Tahnee Bridson, on Hand-n-Hand's 3rd anniversary
March 22nd this year marks the 3-year anniversary of Hand-n-Hand. Our founder, Dr Tahnee Bridson writes about how far we have come.
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Voices of Hand-n-Hand volunteers on International Women's Day
“Respect female colleagues” “No gender pay gap” “An end to sexual harassment” These are the words of Hand-n-Hand volunteers and community...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Hand-n-Hand's research found overall positive experience with peer support
Hand-n-Hand conducted a survey into the experience of peer support participants from 2020 to 2021, and the results were published in...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Feb 21, 20231 min read
A Q&A webinar for new doctors
In January, Hand-n-Hand ran the ‘Surviving Internship’ webinar to help recent medical graduates prepare for their upcoming intern year....
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 26, 20211 min read
LISTEN: Hand-n-Hand on Osler Podcasts
Hand-n-Hand's founder Dr. Tahnee Bridson sat down recently with Todd Fraser, co-founder of Osler Community, to talk about peer support...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Supports for those affected by RANZCP OSCE cancellation
Our hearts are heavy today for all those affected by the RANZCP OSCE platform failure over the past weekend. After so much hard work and...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Peer Supporter Spotlight: Dr. Amy Kwan
"#IPeerSupportBecause it's an invaluable resource when it comes to our mental health, especially during these uncertain times. Providing...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Hand-n-Hand founder honoured as 2022 QLD Young Australian of the Year
Meet your 2022 Qld Young Australian of the Year - Hand-n-Hand Peer Support founder Dr. Tahnee Bridson! What a big surprise, and what an...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Peer Supporter Spotlight: Dr. Nardine Elzahaby
"#IPeerSupportBecause we need to get better at looking after ourselves and after each other. "We need to lead with kindness and positive...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Hand-n-Hand on ABC Radio Brisbane
Hand-n-Hand's founder, Dr. Tahnee Bridson, was featured this Saturday on ABC Radio Brisbane, discussing the work of Hand-n-Hand Peer...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Printable resources
Want to promote peer support in your workplace? We now have a set of Hand-n-Hand handouts, brochures, and posters freely available to...
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Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc.
Oct 31, 20211 min read
Peer Supporter Spotlight: Dr. Sallyanne Strathdee
"#IPeerSupportBecause I see peer support as a vital component in the wider support network available to us." Sallyanne is an...
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