Wellbeing @ Burwood Library
Burwood Library is a great place to study and read. The Library has significant resources to information. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live their best lives. We have compiled some of the information at our disposal to give you a helping hand. If you need help or guidance, our Library staff are happy to assist you.
Why Read?
Your library is a fantastic resource for enhancing your wellbeing. Reading offers numerous benefits, such as expanding your vocabulary, reducing stress, boosting empathy, improving memory, aiding sleep, and sparking creativity. Whether you prefer online, audio, or physical books, we have something for everyone. It’s free to join the library.
Health information – Library resources
Access full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more from trusted sources with your library membership.
Gale Health and wellness - Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine - Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.
In a tough spot? Need some help but not sure where to turn? Ask Izzy for what you need. Ask Izzy is a free, anonymous online tool that connects people in need with a wide range of support services. It helps individuals find resources for things like housing, food, financial assistance, mental health support, and family violence help, among others.
Mental Health Support
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall wellbeing, influencing how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. It affects our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Just as we care for our physical health, it is important to take proactive steps to maintain and improve our mental health. As always, please see help from your medical practitioner.
Reach out for mental health support:
Beyond Blue
Anyone feeling anxious or depressed
Headspace
Headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds
Kids Helpline
Counselling for young people aged 5 to 25
Lifeline
Anyone having a personal crisis
Medicare Mental Health
A free service that connects you with the mental health support that is right for you
MensLine Australia
For men with emotional or relationship concerns
Fit and healthy
You do not have to make huge changes to your life to start living a healthier and more fulfilling one. Small steps in the right direction is what you need to start doing. Unsure which steps to take? NSW Health's page Health Eating Active Living provides a range of small programs for individuals and families.
Confused by food product ratings? Unsure if you really are eating healthily? The Australian Government web site eatforhealth.gov.au will give you clarity and lead you in the right direction. This site provides you with dietary guidelines, information on eating well, food essentials and provides a health calculator so you can work out your daily energy, nutrient requirements needed.
Keep Active
Burwood Library and Council has a range of Community programs designed to keep you stimulated and active. These change on a regular basis so make sure you keep an eye out for new activities regularly. If this is you, why not subscribe to our e-newsletter call the Library for details.
Keep fit
Live your most health life by keeping fit. Active & Healthy, a website provided by NSW Health will help you locate a fitness activity that suits you best in location and your choice of activity.
Another great tool provided by NSW Health is the Get Health NSW web site. This site enables you to create a plan that will help motivate and guide you to a more healthier version of yourself.
Consumer help
Choice magazine helps shoppers make informed decisions on purchases by testing goods and services.
Fairtrading helping consumers buy goods, services, help with resolving complaints, credit problems and more.
Getting your own spending in hand is a good thing to do. Our Budget Busters page has plenty of hints and tips to get you onto the right path.
Council can also help you with your rate payments. Please see the Rates and Charges Hardship Assistance Policy for details.