Check back each week to see more panel discussions on Helping Hands.
Easter
Is Easter still significant in Australia?
Australia is home to many cultures, so the way we celebrate and think about Easter continues to develop and change as well. For some, Easter is at the centre of their faith, and for others, it’s a rare opportunity to relax over a long weekend.
What is a purpose-led business?
Business serving more than the financial bottom line
While every business wants to serve the basic function of creating profit to at least sustain itself, the true success of today’s modern businesses are increasingly being measured by something much more meaningful – their purpose and achievement of positive impact.
Care and support for young people
Enabling young people to thrive
Children and young people today have greater access to information and resources than any other generation in history. However, in young hands and minds, rather than being helpful, sometimes this ease of access is a barrage of ideas, opinions and perspectives that ultimately have a negative affect on wellbeing. It leads those of us who care for and support young people to continue to ask the question: How can we enable young people to thrive?
Living a life of purpose
What does it mean to live with purpose?
Purpose is a fundamental factor of happiness. Many people, at different stages of life, ask, What is my purpose? Although this often-daunting question may have no clear answer, it’s one that has wonderful potential to inspire growth, meaning and contentment.
Life of Sacrifice and Service
Keys to living an impactful life
We all know someone who is living an impactful life. For panellists, Darren Thomas, Raewyn Elsegood and Keith Garner, who join host, Laura Bennett, on this episode of Helping Hands, living an impactful life has evolved gradually through a series of choices, often in response to their realisation that they can be the answer to a present need.
Starting the new school year well - for parents
Equipping parents to start the new school year well
The greatest desire for any parent of school-aged kids at this time of year is for their children to start the school year confident and happy. But have you considered how your own ability to start the school year well might impact your children’s success?
Love Your Neighbour
Love Your Neighbour
Brett Ryan, Davyn de Bruyn and Michael Duckett join host Laura Bennett to discuss loving your neighbour. What does it mean to love your neighbour? What does this concept look like when seen through the lens of our family contexts, cultural backgrounds or heritage?
Heroes and Role Models
Heroes and Role Models
Collett Smart, Nathan Brewer and Nathaniel Marsh join panel host, Laura Bennett, to discuss heroes and role models. What makes a hero or role model? Should they possess certain qualities? Are there potential pitfalls if someone puts us on a pedestal as their hero or role model?
Overcoming adversity
Overcoming adversity
Collett Smart, Justine Whitchurch and Rev. Keith Garner join panel host, Laura Bennett, to discuss overcoming adversity. Is it easy to recognise adversity? Is adversity something we can expect to conquer on our own?
Caring for ageing parents
Caring for ageing parents
Ian Barnett, Jenny Blok and Michael Duckett join host Laura Bennett to talk about caring for ageing parents. What do ageing parents struggle with most as they transition from being carers to needing care? Do parents ever stop caring for their children? Or do the ways they show care change and adapt over time?
New Year Resolutions
New Year Resolutions
Collett Smart, Brett Ryan and Davyn de Bruyn join host Laura Bennett to discuss new year resolutions. Why do we make them? Are they worthwhile? What does it take to make a new year resolution stick? Is self-discipline or support from others important when it comes to changing habits and achieving our goals?
Leisure vs. Work
Leisure vs. Work
Collett Smart, Meg McClintock and Rod Braine join host Laura Bennett to discuss leisure vs. work. It's almost the end of the year and most of us are just days away from some well-earned time away from work, school and study. Are times of rest important to our wellbeing? What are the mental and physical benefits of finding the right balance between work and play? Is there a formula to resting well?
Presents vs. Presence
Presents vs. Presence
Davyn de Bruyn, Collett Smart and Brett Ryan join host Laura Bennett to discuss presents versus presence. As the Christmas season rushes at us and we rush into it, why do we put pressure on ourselves to buy perfect presents? Is there such a thing? Does time spent with people do more for our emotional and social wellbeing than receiving gifts? What else can make our experience of a special event like Christmas memorable and meaningful?
Maintaining quality of life for seniors
Maintaining quality of life for seniors
Ian Barnett, Jenny Blok and David Malone join host Laura Bennett to discuss maintaining quality of life for seniors. What determines quality of life when emotional and physical challenges affect a person's ability to do what they used to do? Do connections to family and friends play a role in maintaining quality of life? Is staying active socially and physically important?
The heart of Christmas
The heart of Christmas
Brett Ryan, Davyn de Bruyn and Michael Duckett join host Laura Bennett to discuss the heart of Christmas. What does Christmas mean to Australians? Is it more than a religious event on the calendar? How does Christmas maintain its significance across cultures and within different family dynamics and traditions?
