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17/12/2020 By Brad Virgona THIS WAS THE SECOND five-day participant convention organised by Out Doors Inc and it was very successful.  60 participants living with mental health issues aged 16 – 92 years.  There were several workshops and activities that participants could choose to be involved with, including tai chi meditation, personal reflection in the bush, nutrition…...

17/12/2020 By Stephen Duff l would like to share a simple mindfulness technique that I’ve picked up along the journey so far.  I try to be mindful of using this technique when I’m starting to feel anxious or overwhelmed.   Firstly, l acknowledge the anxiety in my physical body through my thoughts.   Secondly, l attempt to slow…...

17/12/2020 By Stephen Duff Time to get out and smell the roses… literally! What’s not to like about walking? It’s free, it’s easy on the joints, and there’s no question it’s good for you. It also lowers the risk of blood clots, since the calf acts as a venous pump, contracting…...

10/11/2020 By Out Doors Inc. October 2020 saw the Mental Health Foundation’s ‘Mental Health Month’ take place across Australia to help raise awareness of mental health issues in our society. ...

9/11/2020 By Mo Carey and our Participants During the days of our Melbourne lockdown, we invited our readers to participate in a creative recycling project aimed at transforming rubbish destined for landfill into objects of use and unique beauty. Here are a few diverse examples of people’s ingenuity and talent.  ...

9/11/2020 By Natasha Wells Carole (Caz) is a long-time participant, mentor and now Council member at Out Doors Inc....

9/11/2020 By Tammy Krslin Traditionally we associate Spring with rebirth and renewal anda prosperous time of growth in general when we are uplifted by the energy of warmer weather....

9/11/2020 By John Gannon Potatoes don’t like frost but do like plenty of sunshine. They can be grown in the ground, or in containers, buckets or bags (as long as they have holes for drainage, this is important)....

6/10/2020 By Tammy Krslin There is something for everyone this October. Take a look at the list that we have compiled and get involved:...

5/10/2020 By Natasha Wells 1.How long have you been with Out Doors Inc? I started with Out Doors Inc at the beginning of 2020 in January. It has been an interesting first twelve months!! Luckily I was able to get out on a few programs before we had to close…...