http:// 2013-03-04T05:17:00Z 2013-03-04T05:17:00Z reachout-com-celebrates-15-years-supporting-australia-s-young-people-through-difficult-times

Sydney, 4 March 2013: ReachOut.com, Australia’s leading online youth mental health service, has celebrated 15 years supporting young people across Australia through tough times. The milestone was marked at an event at Paddington Town Hall in Sydney on 1 March, where young people from across Australia joined ReachOut.com CEO Jonathan Nicholas and Peter Garrett MP to celebrate the groundbreaking online support and resources offered by the service. ReachOut.com was launched in 1998 by the Inspire Foundation, which aims to help young people be happy and well. ReachOut.com was the world’s first youth mental health service, connecting young people with support and resources in an environment that was familiar and comfortable – the online world. 75 per cent of all mental health issues start before the age of 25, and in Australia, one in four young people experiences a mental health issue, with suicide the highest cause of death among young people. Jonathan Nicholas, CEO of Inspire Foundation, said the service continued to build on the success of the past 15 years, consistently pushing the boundaries to connect with young people on their own terms: “In the past 15 years we’ve continued to innovate as technology and communications trends have evolved. By placing young people at the centre of everything we do, we have ensured ReachOut.com remains relevant and accessible to Australian youth through a variety of platforms, including apps, online games and discussion forums. “The accessibility of support for youth mental health in a non-confrontational and comfortable environment is critical. In the past 12 months alone, almost 1.4 million Australians visited ReachOut.com, with 20 per cent of our visitors accessing information through mobile devices.” The anniversary event also marked the culmination of ReachOut.com’s inaugural short film competition, where entrants aged 18-24 were challenged to create a 30-60 second video for the website that shows what young people can do to keep themselves mentally fit and healthy. The Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP congratulated the three finalists on their short film submissions: “I am extremely impressed by the quality of the videos submitted by young people from all across Australia. A key to ReachOut’s continued effectiveness and longevity is down to putting young people at the centre of everything they do, and this competition is just another example of this.” 21 shortlisted entrants, including the winner and two finalists, will continue to work with ReachOut.com, attending a two-day ideas generation workshop, and join the ReachOut.com Film Crew where they will be paid to develop new content for the website over the coming year.At 19 years of age, Zak Norris from Wanneroo was awarded first place with his highly praised Balloons short film. Zak submitted his video three days after hearing about the competition on ReachOut.com’s Facebook page. “I was quite stunned, but I feel so privileged to have won. ReachOut is such an important organisation for young people, and I am just thrilled that I’ve been able to help emphasise to my peers that services like ReachOut are out there to support them,” said Zak. Brendan Cain from Kempsey, New South Wales, gained second place while Terry Taplin from Mandurah, Western Australia, was awarded third place. CEO Jonathan Nicholas said the young filmmakers would be making an invaluable contribution to the ongoing evolution of ReachOut.com: “It is by connecting directly with Australia’s young people that we continue to remain relevant and engaging. The creativity shown by our young filmmakers is truly inspiring and I’m looking forward to hearing more of their ideas and ultimately seeing the powerful content they will be producing for our ReachOut.com and for young people in need across Australia.” -ENDS-*** Interview opportunities ***Jonathan Nicholas, CEO of Inspire Foundation, and ReachOut.com film competition finalist <insert name> are available for media interview. For more information please contact DEC PR on +61 2 8014 5033 or email inspire@decpr.com.au. ReachOut.com Film CompetitionFirst prize – Zak Norris (Wanneroo, WA)Balloons - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNbubioWLnw- Zak Norris is 19 years old from Perth, WA. He is studying Screen Production at Murdoch University and has been interested in filmmaking from a young age. - Getting involved in the film industry is one of his biggest goals and will be moving to the US once he finishes he finishes university to pursue a career in directing, editing, producing - anything to get his foot in the door. Second prize – Brendan Cain (Kempsey, NSW)Slow Down, Relax - http://vimeo.com/58816235- Brendan Cain is 22 years old, hailing from Kempsey, NSW. - He has just finished studying film directing at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and before that he spent three years at UTS studying Media Arts and Production. - He is currently setting up his own freelance business. - Brendan is thrilled that he has been accepted to be a part of the ReachOut Film Crew and can't wait to collaborate with the rest of the talented team. Third prize – Terry Taplin (Mandurah, WA)Take the Leap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SiaJACsOS0&feature=youtu.be- Terry Taplin (21) has just finished his third year, completing an advanced diploma of screen and media (specialising in post production). - After working as a freelance editor for a couple of production companies in and around Perth WA, he decided to get together with ex-graduates and form their own company called Revelation Pictures. - With a strong passion for editing he has also in recent years found a connection with directing. - Being a part of the ReachOut Film Crew will be a privilege for him, helping to change people's lives through the visual medium. For more information please contact:Joanne McIntosh or Jennifer GillisDEC Public Relations02 8014 5033inspire@decpr.com.au About Inspire Foundation and ReachOut.comThe Inspire Foundation is an Australian non-profit established in 1996 and is the organisation behind leading online youth mental health service, ReachOut.com. We exist because mental health difficulties in young people are one of the biggest challenges of our time: 1 in 4 young people have a mental health disorder, and suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 24 in Australia. ReachOut.com gives young people the skills and confidence to overcome life’s obstacles, from the everyday to the significant. We collaborate with young people to create the service that is most relevant to them, and delivers personalised, actionable help where, when and however they choose. About Jonathan Nicholas, CEO of Inspire FoundationJonathan Nicholas has been with the non-profit organisation since 1997 and has been CEO of Inspire Foundation since 2010. He helped to establish ReachOut.com in 1998, a leading online mental health service for youth and also found the Foundation’s consulting business, Inspire Digital. He has also been instrumental in the international growth of the Foundation and in 2008, founded Inspire Foundation in Ireland. Jonathan has a background in child and adolescent psychology, having spent the large part of his career working in the area of adolescent mental health.

2012-11-27T03:23:04Z tabtimer-launches-new-vibralite-12-mini-in-australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 27 November 2012 – Today TabTimer Reminders™ launched the new VibraLITE 12 MINI range of vibrating watches making it the first company in Australia to offer the five new VibraLITE models. TabTimer™ supplies the largest range of VibraLITE vibrating watches and the largest selection of reminder devices available in Australia. Suggested for a variety of uses; from medicine reminders, nutrition, hydration, behaviour management, and sleep disorders, to toileting reminders and general time management, VibraLITE watches are suitable for all ages, from children to the elderly, and are perfect for those who have smaller wrist sizes. Set up is simple with easy-to-follow documentation supplied with the device.  The VibraLITE Mini has a standard watch function with the unique feature of up to 12 audible or vibrating alarms per day, plus a countdown timer and electro luminescent back light – all in a size suitable for wrists of all sizes.  The VibraLITE MINI is handy for multiple daily reminders, or general time management, and at only $89.95 RRP plus postage and handling, its arrival is just in time to make a great Christmas present. The vibrating alarm is especially suitable for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and for those who need a discreet reminder without alerting others. VibraLITE vibrating watches are suggested for use by children and adults living with; diabetes, epilepsy, narcolepsy, autism, disabilities, and behaviour management issues, through to toileting reminders, mental health issues, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and hearing impairment. VibraLITE watches are also used by shift workers, professional presenters, teachers, lecturers and students, for timing examinations and other purposes. The addition of the new VibraLITE 12 MINI brings TabTimer’s range of VibraLITE watches to a staggering 20 models and complements a total of around 60 other reminder devices currently available from TabTimer. Further details about TabTimer™ and their range of medication reminder devices designed to help keep people on-time can be found at www.TabTimer.com.au or call 1300 TAB TIMER (1300 822 846).  - ENDS –  

2012-10-17T07:36:37Z police-credit-releases-payanyone-mobile-email

Police Credit has released PayAnyone - Mobile Email a convenient and innovative new way to transact. This market-leading mobile payment technology enables Police Credit members to send payments to friends or businesses from their mobile device, simply by providing the recipient's mobile phone number or email address. Police Credit is the first credit union (mutual) to offer this mobile banking feature to its 93,000 members. Once a payment is sent, the recipient will receive an SMS or email from Police Credit containing instructions on how to collect their funds. It's a quick, secure and convenient payment option to split a cafe bill, pay money to friends, colleagues and contractors. PayAnyone - Mobile Email works with most mobile devices with an internet connection, including Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Phones. It’s also the only service which uses web based mobile banking functionality rather than requiring users to download and update software applications. PayAnyone - Mobile Email also allows the sender to cancel their payment at any time prior to funds collection. The PayAnyone - Mobile Email software was developed by Ultradata Australia, a leading provider of banking software to the mutual sector. Peter Kempster, CEO of Police Credit said: "With a member base that is highly mobile, we already have 30,000 members using mobile banking and we expect members to rapidly embrace this technology." Police Credit is a credit union serving Police, Health and Government sectors in Victoria. Police Credit is owned by its 93,000 members, and has assets exceeding $1.1 billion. For more information, visit www.policecredit.com.au/PayAnyone For Media enquiries contact Melanie HydeMarketing & Communications SpecialistPolice Credit 121 Cardigan StreetCarlton Victoria, 3053 

2012-09-27T03:41:40Z hypnotherapy-gold-coast-sessions-to-be-trialed-throughout-queensland

Personal Solutions will be conducting hypnotherapy sessions in the Gold Coast on trial for many aspiring hypnotherapists in Queensland.This comes after the increasing number of demand for the service throughout the Gold Coast.Most residents of Gold Coast city are hesitant to seek a professional help from a hypnotherapists because they think that they cannot afford their fees. Fees are rated by the number of hours spent per session in a hypnotherapy counseling. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has published their preferred fees per session thus the Gold Coast hypnotherapy (member of APS) has been mandated to follow the standardized and recommended fee by the society. The fee ranges from $122 (1-30 minutes) to $417 (up to 120 minutes). These fees are set to regulate the amount of fee collected or billed by the hypnotherapists of entire Australia. Some clinics accept health care insurances and medi-care rebates for a consultation. The client can avail discounts or rebates if they consulted to a clinic which is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Some government-operated or funded hypnotherapy Gold Coast services are free or low cost. For example, your consultation may be covered if you are a victim of crime, or have been injured in the workplace or in a traffic accident. The fee may vary from one clinic to another, some may lower it some may have some extra charges because they have some extra approach or maybe they just don't follow the said recommended fees to be imposed on their clients. Psychology is a fast growing profession due to lack of supply for hypnotherapists and high demand, due to this economic condition there is a high risk factor when it comes to clients who wants to seek a professional psychological intervention. To lessen the said risk the Australian government made a move to this issue; they have imposed a law about licensing a psychologist. There are certain requirements that must be achieved before having the tile of a psychologist; you must finish an APAC approved four year degree sequence in psychology followed by either: a two year master's program or two years supervised by a registered psychologist.Endorsement within a specific area of practice like counseling, Clinical, Neuropsychological, Organisational, Forensic, or Educational hypnotherapy is needed. Most of the Gold Coast psychologists are licensed by the government and are also a member of the Australian Psychological Society making you that they are qualified and really professional practitioners of hypnotherapy. This ensures you quality service when you step into their clinics and seek professional help with your problems. Even their clinics are accredited by the government thus making you sure that any misuse or malpractice of their profession may hold them liable for the damages caused to youFor more information visit http://www.personalsolutions.com.au/hypnotherapy.html

2012-09-14T01:48:44Z it-s-world-hearing-voices-day

14 September 2012:  The Hearing Voices Network Australia, together with INTERVOICE (International Community for Hearing Voices), today celebrates a growing awareness that voice hearing is part of the diversity of human experience and that people can hear voices and be healthy. World Hearing Voices Day has been celebrated since 2006 to challenge negative attitudes towards people who hear voices, de-stigmatise the experience and raise awareness of the issues facing the estimated 4% of women and men and children who hear voices across the world. There is a common misperception that all voice hearing is a symptom of medical illness, while many voice hearers are able to live with their voices and consider them a positive (or at lease manageable) part of their lives. Hearing Voices Network Australia (HVNA) works to promote recovery, acceptance and education, and provides an opportunity for people who hear voices to meet and talk, sharing view points and strategies to support each other.  Instead of the traditional practice of ignoring the voices, the HVNA encourages people to talk and understand voices. For more information visit www.hvna.net.au or email info@hvna.net.au.   

2012-07-04T01:47:35Z fda-meeting-on-brc-s-depression-treatment-test

3 July 2012 FDA meeting on BRC’s Depression Treatment Test BRC met with the FDA (June 28) to discuss our Pre-IDE submission in regards to the company’s test to predict optimized treatment for Depression based on our international iSPOT study. This was a positive meeting which addressed the issues previously raised by the FDA. Significantly, the FDA considered a de novo pathway as a possible pathway for our submission. The implication of this being typically less complexity and shorter approval times as compared to a PMA submission. As such, we continue to believe we are on track to develop and obtain FDA marketing clearance in the United States for a personalized predictive test in Depression. Our next steps include filing a Pre-IDE supplement to clarify the pivotal validation study (expected within the next two months), this laying the ground for us to begin working on our final submission. About iSPOT The International Study to Predict Optimized Treatment (‘iSPOT’) is a Landmark Personalized Medicine study that is identifying objective tests to predict treatment response. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the US and is one of its most costly illnesses (15m affected, 85m clinical visits, $83bn cost and 212 million antidepressant prescriptions in the US per annum). Current medication selection relies on a trial and error approach. The iSPOT value proposition is to identify objective tests that predict treatment response and more efficiently match which antidepressant is best for a particular individual. iSPOT is a practical trial mirroring routine clinical practice and patients are randomized to Lexapro, Zoloft and Effexor XR (which represent around 40% of the antidepressants currently on sale in the US). It is being conducted at 20 sites globally and commenced in 2007. About Brain Resource Brain Resource (ASX code: BRC) translates new findings about the brain into ‘Brain products for everyday life’. With offices in San Francisco and Australia, and agents inEurope and Israel, the company is underpinned by an international consortium of scientists and clinicians that bring together all aspects about the brain that are usually assessed independently. For more information, follow Brain Resource on Twitter @MyBrainSolution or visit www.brainresource.com. Company contacts: Dr Evian Gordon, Dan Segal – investor@brainresource.com Press contacts: Jennifer Chan, Edelman San Francisco, 415 229 7650, jennifer.chan@edelman.com Julian Brophy, Perception Partners Sydney, 0408 276 749, julian@perceptionpartners.com.au

2012-06-21T00:32:47Z give-yourself-a-good-night-s-sleep-with-slumbertop-memory-foam-topper

You will find a surprising percentage of the population has problems getting a good night’s sleep. This can be for a myriad of reasons, but unfortunately a bad night’s sleep can have an equally myriad of negative results. Getting a good night’s sleep is as important to your health and wellbeing as regular exercise and a healthy diet. It has been ascertained and proved that REM or rapid eye movement sleep is the most essential element of your sleep cycle and it can take as long as 90 minutes to reach that part of the cycle. Tossing and turning cuts into the amount of REM sleep that you get every night which means that you will wake up feeling tired as you have not recharged your body during your night’s sleep. This can impair your mental performance and increase your stress levels, so it becomes even more imperative that we try to assist in every way to give ourselves a great night’s sleep. Choosing a memory foam mattress pad from SlumberTop may be one of the most important decisions you make for your body and your general wellbeing, plus you never need to wake up with an aching back again. Considering the huge benefits of a memory SlumberTop you should make up your mind to buy one, sooner than later, so here are some important statistics for you to make the process simpler. Memory foam is made in various densities and this is an important decision as a low density does not provide adequate support whereas too high a density is often too firm and more costly. SlumberTop is made of the best quality materials available, utilising the latest technology coupled with quality Japanese materials, being superior and more affordable than other brands. Now that you have decided to purchase one of these fantastic toppers, will you need a 50mm or a 75mm topper? Their 50mm toppers are suitable for people who have a mattress that is too firm and need a softer comfort layer to conform to their body shape. They are also suitable for people who prefer to sleep on their stomach. The 75mm topper is great for side and back sleepers. It is also recommended for people weighing over95kg and is actually the number one choice for memory foam mattress toppers. Just go to their website at http://www.slumbertop.co.nz/order.htmlto order your good night’s sleep today!

2012-05-14T00:06:31Z rcr-international-launches-new-website

RCR International is proud to launch our new online store for the Pro-Val range of safety products!To celebrate the launch we are offering all customers15% off all orders placed in the first week. Valid: Monday 14th May - Sunday 20th May 212www.rcr.com.auWith a new, clean and fresh design we are also offering a number of improvements to enhance your experience with us:* Free delivery on all orders over $500* PayPal payments are now accepted for all online orders* New 1300 number so you dont pay any STD charges when you call us - 1300 727 535* Embedded PDF catalogue so you can view our full catalogue without having to download the whole file to your computer* New and improved glove chemical resistance table* Social media tools to allow you to easily share products and resources with your Facebook friends and Twitter followers* 'Save for later'option so you can easily find products you were interested in at a later date, or easily reorder products you use regularlyUnfortunately for existing customers, we haven't been able to transfer your account information across to the new website, so you will need to create a new account. If you need any information on your previous orders, please contact our friendly Customer Service team.

2012-05-08T04:20:00Z leader-in-innovative-eating-disorders-treatment-comes-to-australia-1

5 MAY 2012: The Butterfly Foundation is bringing to Australia Carolyn Costin, a leading expert in eating disorders residential treatment, to help advocate for a broader range of treatment options in Australia. A recent Australian review of studies has indicated that up to 15 per cent of women will need clinical intervention for an eating disorder, at some point in their life. Butterfly’s CEO Christine Morgan said that eating disorders can affect people of all ages, but the peak time of onset for anorexia and bulimia is in the teenage years. “Eating disorders can have a major impact not just on general health, but on young people’s growth and development, relationships, school results and future career prospects. They are very complex and highly individual, with different people requiring distinct treatment models and different levels of care,” Christine Morgan said. “It is essential that Australians have access to the full range of best practice treatment options in order to give everyone the best chance of recovery.” “Eating disorders have the highest lifetime mortality rate of any mental illness - twelve times higher for women suffering from an eating disorder than for those unaffected. Having access to a full continuum of care is essential to effectively treat all cases, and will reduce the long term impacts and costs for sufferers, their families and the wider community.” Carolyn Costin is the founder of the successful Monte Nido residential eating disorder treatment centre in California. Her clinical practice expertise is highly regarded, with 30 years of experience in outpatient, day treatment, hospital and residential care. She has also written a number of highly respected books on the subject, including “The Eating Disorder Sourcebook” and “8 keys to Recovery From An Eating Disorder”. Having recovered from an eating disorder herself, Carolyn is keen to help promote discussion on best-practice treatment methods. “We must make the treatments fit the patients, rather than the other way around. For example, some patients who could be better served at a residential treatment centre instead of a hospital are currently unable to access that option in Australia,” she said. Ms Costin said residential treatment offers care that deals with both physical and mental health needs. “The residential setting gives patients access to medical staff, but in a home-like setting that allows us to work through some of the psychological issues in a close-to-real-life framework.” “Australia currently has no residential programs for eating disorders and we hope that Carolyn’s visit will help focus attention on this, building awareness and momentum for a wider range of treatment options,” Christine Morgan said. “The Butterfly Foundation believes that an integrated continuum of care should be publicly available to support people with eating disorders in Australia, including community-based and outpatient care, day programs, residential centres and inpatient services.” Carolyn Costin will present workshops in state capitals, offering advice and assistance for parents, caregivers, health and community professionals. Further workshop details are attached below. Follow the Butterfly on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bfoundation or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/thebutterflyfoundation Media enquiries: For interviews and additional information please contact Ian Zakon 02 9212 3888. Recipe for Recovery From An Eating Disorder workshops Carolyn Costin will facilitate workshops for, covering some of the often asked questions, such as: What do you do when you discover someone has an eating disorder?What are they key ingredients for recovery?What is involved in effective treatment, and why?What are some of the key activities for parents, friends or spouses that can help their loved ones recover?What can patients do between treatment sessions to enhance their recovery?What are the signs of an eating disorder in your child?How do sufferers and those around them deal with food? Workshops Date Location Monday, 7 May Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth Wednesday, 9 May Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street, Melbourne Monday, 14 May 64 Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide Tuesday, 15 May The Basement, 105 Macquarie St, Hobart Thursday, 17 May Level 6, Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Monday, 21 May Pinelands Community Hub, FSG Australia, 121 Pinelands Road, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane

2012-04-23T22:33:36Z beyondblue-launches-new-resources-to-help-health-professionals-identify-and-treat-depression-in-pregnant-women-and-new-mums

Postnatal depression affects one in seven new mothers and almost one in 10 pregnant women experiences antenatal depression. Anxiety disorders are believed to be even more common. Today, the Minister for Mental Health, The Hon. Mark Butler launches a new set of free beyondblue information resources aimed at primary care health professionals, including maternal, child and family health nurses, to help them detect and discuss depression, anxiety and other mental health problems with pregnant women and new mothers. The resources are based on the NHMRC-approved, Clinical Practice Guidelines beyondblue developed in 2011 for the treatment of depression and related disorders of anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis in the perinatal period. In addition, beyondblue has undertaken research with General Practitioners, obstetricians, midwives and maternal, child and family health nurses about their perceptions, experiences, responses and perceived barriers to detecting, diagnosing and responding to antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety. beyondblue CEO Kate Carnell AO said: “Health professionals are asking for reliable and accessible information and training on mental health disorders during the perinatal period. There are many health professionals in this field who are at the frontline and are in a good position to recognise and respond to women presenting with depression and anxiety, and we rely on them to refer these women to their GPs for treatment.” The latest Depression Monitor survey, conducted every two years by beyondblue, shows that 20 per cent of the population believe that postnatal depression is a normal part of life, while 39 per cent said they believed depression to be a normal part of pregnancy. beyondblue Deputy CEO and General Manager of the Perinatal program, Dr Nicole Highet said: “It is not normal to be depressed during pregnancy. Our research tells us that around 75 per cent of Australians think that both pregnant women and new mothers should be checked for signs of depression as they are currently screened for other problems that might occur, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. “These new resources will provide health professionals with easily accessible information about depression, anxiety and related disorders during pregnancy and the first year following birth. We hope that this will result in more women being checked, more symptoms being detected and more women getting the help they need,” she said. Ms Carnell said: “This is important not only for the women, but their families too. Research has linked PND to higher rates of emotional, cognitive and behavioural problems in children which can persist through their teenage years. It is imperative that women who are showing signs of depression and anxiety are treated quickly and effectively in a non-stigmatising, caring environment.” The new resources complement a free, accredited online training program which is also based on the Guidelines and which almost 2,500 health professionals are undertaking to improve their ability to recognise, treat and manage these conditions in pregnant women and new mothers.

2012-04-09T19:51:31Z st-gregory-retreat-center-uses-brain-resource-s-mybrainsolutions-clinical-tools-for-addiction-recovery

St. Gregory Retreat Center Uses Brain Resource’s MyBrainSolutions-Clinical Tools for Addiction Recovery SAN FRANCISCO-- (April 9, 2012) – Brain Resource, Inc., (BRRZY: OTC US, BRC: ASX), developer of innovative cognitive assessments and tools to improve brain health, announced today that St. Gregory Retreat Center will begin using MyBrainSolutions-Clinical, which combines the company’s MyBrainSolutions and WebNeuro products. MyBrainSolutions-Clinical will help assess patients’ cognitive and emotional capacities, and offer online brain exercises to enhance thinking, self-regulation and personal resiliency. St. Gregory, located in Des Moines, Iowa, utilizes cognitive behavior therapy, neurocognitive therapy, behavior modification training and other evidence-based elements as part of its chemical dependency recovery programs. “Numerous studies have suggested cognitive training can improve brain processing deficits associated with mental health conditions. Our tools will work hand-in-hand with the St Gregory Recovery Program to address cognitive aspects of an individual’s recovery,” said Gregory A. Bayer, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Brain Resource, Inc. “We are excited to partner with St. Gregory as our assessment and personalized online cognitive training programs will assist patients in reestablishing confidence in their cognitive skills, promote stress reduction and improve resiliency.” MyBrainSolutions-Clinical incorporates Brain Resource’s WebNeuro, a clinically validated tool for objective assessment of core cognitive strengths and weaknesses in addition to emotional capacities. Backed by the world’s largest brain database, the WebNeuro assessment is delivered online and instantly so that St. Gregory counselors will be able to profile and track each patient’s cognitive capacity as they progress in recovery. The company’s MyBrainSolutions, a scientifically designed, online brain health solution used to know and train the brain for peak performance, will provide each patient with a tailored program of brain exercises to address each patient’s unique needs. “Cognitive processing is particularly important when treating patients with addictions as it could directly relate to the underlying causes of dependency,” said Michael Vasquez, Chief Executive Officer of St. Gregory. “As an organization that emphasizes the importance of cognitive therapy, we believe the use of MyBrainSolutions-Clinical will provide additional support to our patients, potentially preventing future relapses and resulting in a more thorough and healthy reclamation of our patient’s lives.” Brain Resource is exhibiting at the upcoming National Council’s Mental Health and Addictions Conference in Chicago from April 15-17, 2012 at booth #1108. Additionally, the company will be attending the American Telemedicine Association 2012 Annual International Meeting & Exposition from April 29 - May 1, 2012 in San Jose, Calif. To learn more about WebNeuro and MyBrainSolutions, visit Brain Resource’s website and follow the conversation on Twitter. About Brain Resource, Inc. Brain Resource, Inc. (BRRZY: OTC US, BRC: ASX) translates new findings about the brain into engaging products for consumers, employers and clinicians to improve cognition and brain function. With offices in San Francisco and Australia, and agents in Europe and Israel, the company is underpinned by an international consortium of scientists and clinicians that bring together all aspects about the brain that are usually assessed independently. For more information, follow Brain Resource on Twitter @MyBrainSolution or visit www.brainresource.com. About St. Gregory Centers, Inc St. Gregory (www.stgregoryctr.com) is a provider of proprietary substance abuse treatment services. The company offers a unique and highly differentiated treatment program that utilizes behavior modification, cognitive training and health wellness to achieve superior treatment outcomes (with no meetings) relative to other existing treatment modalities. The only program of its type in America that delivers all of these proprietary services integrated into a single delivery model, St. Gregory serves patients across the U.S. 888-778-5833. Joakim Vinberg, Brain Resource LTD joakim.vinberg@brainresource.com + 1 (415) 399-7990 Jennifer Chan, Edelman Jennifer.chan@edelman.com + 1 (415) 229-7650

2012-03-23T04:30:06Z indigenous-health-initiative-fills-another-500-health-professional-placements-in-remote-nt

As we mark National Close the Gap Day, Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is proud to announce that it has already filled another 500 short-term health professional placements in remote Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory (NT) this financial year as part of the effort to Close the Gap in Indigenous health outcomes. RAHC was established in late 2008 to recruit urban-based health professionals, General Practitioners (GPs), Registered Nurses/Midwives, Oral Health and Allied Health professionals to provide primary health care on short-term, paid placements in remote Indigenous communities in the NT. RAHC Chairman, Dr Tony Austin AM says “I’m delighted to announce Dr Chris Hampshire, a GP from inner-city Sydney with a passion for Indigenous health, is our 500th placement this financial year bringing our total placements since our launch in October 2008 to well over 1400”. Dr Hampshire is working alongside the dedicated local health centre staff at the Pintubi Homelands Health Service in the remote community of Kintore (Walungurra) some 530 km to the west of Alice Springs. Dr Austin says “I would like to express my appreciation and congratulations to the many outstanding health professionals who have been a part of this important milestone and continue to work to help Close the Gap. I would also like to recognise the tremendous support provided by our stakeholders such as the Department of Health and Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the NT (AMSANT) and the health services across Australia and their staff who are so generous in supporting RAHC staff to achieve successful placements.” Urban-based health professionals who want to make a difference are encouraged to get involved now and visit the RAHC website (www.rahc.com.au) to register their interest. They are also invited to complete our free online clinical e-learning modules in remote and Indigenous health and acquire CPD points.RAHC supports health professionals throughout their placements with high quality pre-deployment cultural and clinical orientation programs and 24/7 support while on placements. RAHC is funded by the Australian Government through the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) under the Expanding Health Service Delivery Initiative (EHSDI). EHSDI funding finishes June 30, 2012 and RAHC is currently waiting for confirmation of its funding after this date

2012-02-07T00:15:02Z super-soft-nitrile-glove

RCR International are pleased to announce the introduction of a new nitrile glove to their disposable glove range. The super soft nitrile glove is a nitrile, powder free disposable glove (non medical grade). The super soft nitrile glove offers the wearer outstanding feel, comfort and grip. Blue in colour for easy recognition in food processing and handling areas. This glove is latex free, but provides the dexterity and feel of a latex glove. Inners bulk packed with 200 gloves to eliminate waste and maximise storage space. The glove is latex free making it ideal for latex allergy sufferers and is super soft, providing extreme comfort for the wearer. With HACCP Australia Food Safety Certification the gloves are perfect for use in in food manufacturing and processing, abattoirs and the food handling and preparation industries. With a broad range of chemical resistance, particularly petroleum based chemicals these gloves can be used in mechanical workshops. The textured finger tips provide good grip and beaded cuff ensures extra strength when donning. Childcare centres, tattooists and graphic arts are some of the other industries that would benefit from using the super soft nitrile glove. Available in sizes Small - X Large. Packaging: 200 pieces per dispenser box, 10 dispenser boxes per carton.

2012-01-30T21:58:10Z quantified-self-brain-resource-webinar-this-friday-3rd-february-2012-by-dr-evian-gordon

Quantified Self Brain Resource Webinar this Friday 3rd February 2012 By Dr Evian Gordon – Chairman & CEO Brain Resource 31 January 2012 The next Brain Resource Webinar, ‘Quantified Self’ will be held this Friday 3rd February at 1300 ADST Australian time. Hosted by Dr. Evian Gordon, Chairman and CEO of Brain Resource, this 10 minute Webinar is about measuring and tracking the impact of your new brain habits. It firstly highlights using the 10 Webinars to shift yourself from "Know to Doing". In Doing by Training your new habits, 1 small step at a time - you see your brain become more effective at adapting to everything. As you "Align" and better interconnect your Thinking-Emotion-Feeling-Self Regulation capacities, the impact of your new outcomes, interactions and goals will become evident. ThisWebinar is part of a weekly series about how youcan: Know yourbrain and Train yournew brain habits. To join the webinar at the following times, please follow the link below. 2 February 18:00 Hours PST – USA / 2 February 21:00 Hours EST - USA 3 February 13:00 Hours ADST – AUS https://brainresource.adobeconnect.com/_a935094174/brainmap To view aired Webinars on Stress Reduction,Positivity, Memory, Focus, Emotion, Feelings, Zone, Relationships and Brain Wellness or for details on upcoming Webinarsvisit http://www.BrainResource.com/Webinars About Brain Resource Brain Resource (OTC: BRRZY, ASX: BRC) translates new findings about the brain into engaging products for consumers, employers and clinicians to improve cognition and brain function. With offices in Sydney and San Francisco, and agents in Europe and Israel, the company is underpinned by an international consortium of scientists and clinicians that bring together all aspects about the brain that are usually assessed independently. For more information, please visit www.brainresource.com www.brainresource.com - The 1 site that integrates brain solutions, backed by science Media Contact Julian Brophy +61 408 276 749

2012-01-24T03:48:13Z brain-based-eating-exercising-and-sleep-brain-resource-webinar-this-friday-27th-january-2012

Brain-based Eating, Exercising and Sleep Brain Resource Webinar this Friday 27th January 2012 By Dr Evian Gordon – Chairman & CEO Brain Resource 24 January 2012 The next Brain Resource Webinar, ‘Brain-based Eating, Exercising and Sleep’ will be held this Friday 27th January 2012 at 1300 ADST Australian time. Hosted by Dr. Evian Gordon, Chairman and CEO of Brain Resource, this 10 minute Webinar focuses on the following: A) It is not only "What" you eat that matters (the right protein-carb-fat balance), but "Why" (Stress) and "When" (best every 3 hours). B) Exercise with "Interval Training" (Regular interspersed with Intense brief periods of Exercise) to maximize the benefit to your Brain and Wellbeing. C) Sleep: PRIORITIZE 1 Thing above all = no brain activation (light; TV; Computer) 30 minutes before sleep: Your "Sleep Master Clock" WILL switch you off. Experience the huge next day wellbeing and performance benefits of "natural sleep". ThisWebinar is part of a weekly series about how youcan: Know yourbrain and Train yournew brain habits. To join the webinar at the following times, please follow the link below. 26 January 18:00 Hours PST – USA / 26 January 21:00 Hours EST - USA 27 January 13:00 Hours ADST – AUS http://brainresource.adobeconnect.com/exercise/ To view aired Webinars on Stress Reduction,Positivity, Memory, Focus, Emotion, Feelings, Zone and Relationships or for details on upcoming Webinarsvisit http://www.BrainResource.com/Webinars About Brain Resource Brain Resource (OTC: BRRZY, ASX: BRC) translates new findings about the brain into engaging products for consumers, employers and clinicians to improve cognition and brain function. With offices in Sydney and San Francisco, and agents in Europe and Israel, the company is underpinned by an international consortium of scientists and clinicians that bring together all aspects about the brain that are usually assessed independently. For more information, please visit www.brainresource.com www.brainresource.com - The 1 site that integrates brain solutions, backed by science