Engage
Your Journey. Our Support
If you’re here because things feel overwhelming, painful or exhausting — you’re not alone.
Many people find themselves searching for answers during moments of deep distress.
This page is here to offer safe, truthful information and support options — without judgment or pressure.
You don’t need to decide anything right now.
Call Emergency 000
If you are in immediate danger
If things feel intense — but not urgent
You might not feel ready to reach out right now. That’s okay too.
Some people find it helps to:
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Read about suicidal thoughts in a calm, non‑judgmental way
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Learn what helps people through these moments
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Explore support options quietly, without committing to anything [healthdirect.gov.au]
You can move at your own pace.
Anglicare WA Podcast Series
Welcome to our Engage Support podcast hub!
Here, you’ll find a series of podcasts featuring experts and lived experience voices from Anglicare WA.
These episodes aim to foster deeper connections and provide valuable insights on supporting our community. As a proof of concept, we are testing new ways to engage with you, and we truly value your feedback. Your thoughts will help us refine our approach and explore more meaningful ways to connect and support the WA community.
We invite you to listen, reflect, and share your feedback to shape the future of these conversations.
Back-to-school edition
In this episode, we explore common anxiety-related behaviors that parents and caregivers may observe in their children.
These behaviours can include excessive worrying, trouble sleeping, irritability, avoidance of certain activities, and physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches.
We also discuss effective strategies that parents have found helpful in managing their children’s stress, worry, and anxiety.
Some of the things covered in Episode 02 part 1 are:
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Anxiety in different ages
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Fight Fright Freeze
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Window of tolerance
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3 Rs: Regulate, Relate, Reason/Reflect
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Siegal's Flipping the Lid
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What does connection may look like?
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Strategies
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Self-care for parents and kids
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Maui Habit and growth mindset
Book recommendation: "Hey Warrior" by Karen BrooksSee more information about these topics here
Some of the things covered in Episode 02 part 2 are:
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Social media and tech's impact on children's anxiety
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Relationships as a protective factor
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Approaching Anxiety in children from kids' perspectives
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Strategies - Making time to worry, 'What ifs, what then?', Laddering
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Activity: Worry tree
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Self-care for parents
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Introduction to school refusal
Some of the things covered in Episode 01 are:
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Expectations and boundaries
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Financial tips
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Self-care and activities for children
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Strategies in communicating in complicated relationships
See more information about these topics here