The Banyans are thrilled to have recently acquired a series of commissioned artworks for display at our rehabilitation residence by proud Gooreng Gooreng, Kabi Kabi, South Sea Island, and Welsh artist Silvia Jones-Terare. Drawing on her knowledge and wisdom of the landforms, plants, animals and cultural rituals of the tribes in Southeast Queensland, each artwork […]
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While en route taking part in the Outback Air Race (an aviation time-trial through the remote Australian outback to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service), The Banyans CEO, Ruth Limkin, shares her insights surrounding the access to rural mental health services in Australia. I’ve been thinking a lot in recent days […]
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We have always set out to ensure patient and staff safety in everything we do, with our response to the COVID-19 pandemic likewise dedicated to the continuance of that high standard of care. As we are located in Queensland, Australia, we at The Banyans have been following the government mandates in regard to COVID-19 […]
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With around 5.5 tonnes of cocaine consumed in Australia each year, and around 60% of that (2.9 tonnes) consumed in Sydney alone, the east coast of Australia is in the midst of what has been dubbed ‘Australia’s Cocaine Crisis’. Australia has the highest per capita rate of cocaine use in the world, and those […]
As border restrictions around Australia tighten due to outbreaks of the novel Coronavirus, The Banyans Health and Wellness remains open for business and is able to work with the Queensland Government regarding permission to travel here for treatment. The Queensland Government closed its borders to Victorians from midday on July 10 and will extend […]
