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Creativity and Care: Introducing Art Therapist and Illustrator Kirrili Lonergan
Meet Kirrili Lonergan – Art Therapist & Illustrator at The Base Health Kirrili Lonergan is a Newcastle-based art therapist, picture book...


Restoring What Was Never Broken: A Gentle Approach to Healing
In this blog we catch up with Deborah Constance , an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Therapist. Deborah offers a...


What Is Art Therapy, Really?
When people hear “art therapy,” they often think of art lessons with a therapeutic twist—but it's so much more. For art therapist Karen...


Supporting the Whole Person: How Physical and Mental Health Intersect in OT
With a background in personal training and nutrition, Renee Brady brings a mind-body-soul approach to mental health that’s equal parts...


Moving Through It: How Dance Became a Path to Healing, Connection & Confidence with Dance Movement Therapist Jen Murrell.
At The Base Health, we’re always exploring new ways to support emotional and physical wellbeing in a way that honours the whole person....


Building Stronger Connections: Meet Rebecca Butler, Couples Therapist & Mental Health Social Worker at The Base Health
At The Base Health, Rebecca Butler brings over 20 years of experience in social work and counselling, specialising in couples therapy and...


This is how we survive: Will Small weaves his powerful performance poetry and thoughtful storytelling around three portraits of human survival.
This is How We Survive invites the audience into an immersive exploration of human resilience, integrating short cinematic pieces,...


Grounding Through Nature, Growth & Getting Real About Mental Health
There’s something about the ocean that invites honesty—the kind that strips back the noise and helps us reconnect with what really...


Common Ground: Corporations & Democracy - A Debate
Last year, Common Ground hosted interviews and conversations with a variety of viewpoints, and now in 2025 we are adding another string...


Letter from Owner and Director Dr. de Vries: A Message to Our Valued Community
Welcome to 2025!!! Happy New Year from all of us at The Base Health Newcastle! We hope everyone had a recharging and relaxing holiday...
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