Hints and Tips

Articles to help you reach out for support or offer help to someone you care about

Newborn twins
Why new parents need our help
I am a Midwife at a large private hospital. I see families who are overwhelmed by their new situation everyday.
Helping out with meals just got easier…
There has been a lot of talk over the past weeks and months about food delivery. Dropping off a meal
Family time
It’s time to get creative…
It has been a difficult time. No doubt about it. The human need to connect has been challenged on all
Visit for a cup of tea
7 tips on asking for help…
1. Start with understanding all of the help you really need. When times get tough, it is often the build
The Street Crew
Start a Street Crew
Start a 'Street Crew' to look after people in your neighbourhood As concern about the spread of coronavirus grows, we
Self isolating
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A simple way to coordinate help for those self-isolating. For people who are vulnerable, such as the elderly and those
Bushfire recovery
Bushfire recovery
A simple way to coordinate help for those recovering from the bushfires Friends, family, neighbours and community play an essential
Woman on smartphone
#1 reason why Gather My Crew is better than a Whatsapp group…
I was challenged this week to explain why Gather My Crew is a better solution for supporting people than using
Going for a walk
How to provide the RIGHT help to someone doing it tough
When someone we know is going through a tough time, it is a natural response to want to offer some
Ask for help
When asking for help feels too difficult… read this
Asking for help can be hard – we get that. But it is also part of being human. We will
Couple at the beach
…but what does the family really need?
Kayla's husband died suddenly leaving her a single Mum of 3 teenage boys. It happened in June - and her
Supermarket shopping
Instead of dropping off a meal… try this.
At the local primary school my children attended, we were quick to rally around and support families in need. We
Old friends
The essential role played by friends and family
A few years ago I was working as a psychologist supporting people with cancer and I sat down with a
GMC
How Gather My Crew began…
I have spent almost 20 years supporting people and families going through crisis. As a psychologist, my job involves helping
Top 10 tips
10 helpful hints from Gather My Crew users…
1. Don’t try to set everything up at once Filling everything out at once can get overwhelming – and takes
School ground
5 tips for schools using Gather My Crew…
Gather My Crew is a perfect solution for schools trying to coordinate help and support for members of their community.
Weekend outings
Top 10 ways you can help…
When someone we know is going through a tough time, it is a natural response to want to offer some
Sasha
Why we must stop saying ‘let me know if I can help’…
Earlier this year, and after several years of treatment, my beautiful mum passed away. The five weeks leading up to

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