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Thursday, 28 May 2026, 6:47 pmPress Release: ConneXu Disability support provider ConneXu is encouraging careful consideration of the potential impact recent and proposed policy changes may have on disabled people and their whānau.This includes the proposed Disability Support Services Bill currently before Select Committee, alongside recent announcements affecting accessible housing, transport support and disability-related community funding.ConneXu Chief Executive Fern Ryan says it is important that disabled people remain at the centre of conversations and decisions that shape the future of disability support in Aotearoa.“Disabled people already face barriers across many areas of everyday life, including housing, transport, employment and community…

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — A non-profit event is raising awareness of veteran suicide prevention. Four women injured during fight at Mobile lounge “My husband and I started this organization because we had some friends that were in the service and committed suicide,” Riding 22 co-founder Angela White said. “And we realized a lot of veterans do not have the support system.”The Riding 22 in 22 VSA non-profit at the Harley Davidson in Destin. (WKRG)She and her husband, Jason White, created the non-profit Riding 22 in 22 Veteran Suicide Awareness.“Twenty-two is the average number of veterans that commit suicide a day,”…

Looking for a creative way to surround yourself with more positivity and encouragement each day? Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for building confidence, improving self-esteem, and creating healthier thought patterns. But sometimes, simply reading affirmations is not enough. Seeing uplifting reminders displayed throughout your environment can make those positive messages feel even more impactful and consistent. That is where affirmation bulletin boards come in. Whether you create one for your home, classroom, office, or personal workspace, these boards can serve as daily visual reminders of encouragement, self-worth, and motivation. The best part is that affirmation boards can be completely…

Every mom and dad means well. After all, all we really want is to learn how to be a good parent who raises healthy, happy children.  No one wakes up wondering how to mess up their kids each day, but often, your habits or even your best intentions can create problems for your kids — and we all know there’s no redo button when it comes to parenting. Repeated over the years, these parenting mistakes can seriously affect your kids as they grow up, damaging their trust in you and creating emotional and behavioral struggles that many parents feel unprepared to…

                                What Do You Think (tines two)? When an employee is sent to work across state lines and is injured there, the determination of which state’s law applies can dramatically impact the employer’s liability. Employers need to know the types of factors that can force them to defend themselves under another state’s law, which may or may not open them up to greater legal risk. In a recent case that reached Maine’s highest court, a staffing agency hired a Massachusetts resident to work in Maine. The…

A few years ago, wellness in Hyderabad was still viewed as an occasional luxury, something reserved for holidays, celebrations or a rare weekend indulgence. Today, it is quietly turning into a lifestyle necessity. Across the city, wellness spaces are seeing a noticeable shift in how people approach self-care. Guests are no longer walking in only for pampering. They are arriving with stiff shoulders, poor sleep cycles, mental exhaustion and a growing need to disconnect from constantly demanding schedules.“The biggest thing people are seeking today is stress relief,” says Masrath Fatima, Director at Sashtra Wellness Pvt Ltd at Novotel Hyderabad Convention…

Staying consistent sounds simple in theory, but in real life, it can be surprisingly difficult. One day you feel motivated and productive, and the next, you struggle to follow through on the habits, routines, or goals you promised yourself you would maintain. The truth is that consistency is often the difference between wishing for results and actually achieving them. Whether you want to improve your health, strengthen relationships, succeed at work, perform better in school, or build positive habits, steady effort over time is what creates meaningful progress. Many people assume consistency requires constant motivation or perfect discipline, but that’s…

May 28 2026, 9:54 am | BY Ricki Green | No Comments As part of a push to de-stigmatise, normalise and provide resources about the often-disruptive symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, the Australian Government has today launched a new awareness campaign with creative developed by Ogilvy.   Featuring the ‘inner voice’ of women experiencing the sleep disturbance, brain fog, sudden sweats, anxiety and fatigue that can be markers of the transitional life stage, the campaign aims to address common misconceptions while providing links to evidence-based support services, treatment and information. It was developed for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing with…

On April 21, the Bronx Zoo welcomed a new foal to its herd of endangered Przewalski’s horses. “This foal is wildlife conservation in action — fewer than 2,000 Przewalski’s horses exist globally,” a media contact said on behalf of The Wildlife Conservation Society. The Przewalski’s horse (pronounced “shuh-VAL-skees”) is widely considered to be the world’s last “truly wild” horse, having diverged from the domestic horse over 5,000 years ago. Compared to typical horses, Przewalski’s horses are small and stocky, with a large head, thick neck, and short legs. In addition to their dusky brown coat, they have yellowish-white bellies, dark legs, and stripes behind…

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the Bay County Council on Aging’s respite program is helping families find support and relief.For many families, caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is a full-time job filled with long nights and emotional stress. The Bay County Council on Aging created its respite program to give caregivers a safe place to bring their loved ones while they take a break, run errands, or rest.“We want to give the love back to them that they gave to us, but you quickly realize it is…