MJ
@mjcounsellor.bsky.social
(they/them) Colonist living on unceded Turrbal and Jagera lands. Trauma-informed counsellor. My views are from my own current education, experience, perspective, privilege, and social position. Not representative of the views of my community nor employer.
The National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists has been released by the Australian Federal Government. I am interested to see how this will be implemented across the sector. I am hopeful it will improve the quality and safety of the profession.
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
www.health.gov.au
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists has been released by the Australian Federal Government. I am interested to see how this will be implemented across the sector. I am hopeful it will improve the quality and safety of the profession.
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
- George Orwell (1945)
- George Orwell (1945)
September 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
- George Orwell (1945)
- George Orwell (1945)
The lengths to which conservatives and bigots will go to harm those who do not fit their narrow and ignorant view of the world is not surprising yet so disheartening. It would cost them nothing to leave others alone. 🌈🎓
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Over US$1 billion spent on European anti-gender initiatives
A new report describes how huge amounts of money are supporting anti-gender and anti-rights
groups and projects. Rebekka Park reports.
www.thelancet.com
July 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The lengths to which conservatives and bigots will go to harm those who do not fit their narrow and ignorant view of the world is not surprising yet so disheartening. It would cost them nothing to leave others alone. 🌈🎓
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The fact that society is more worried about upsetting privileged folk than protecting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged amongst us speaks volumes.
Women’s lives are worth more than men’s comfort.
Black lives are worth more than white comfort.
Queer lives are worth more than straight comfort.
Women’s lives are worth more than men’s comfort.
Black lives are worth more than white comfort.
Queer lives are worth more than straight comfort.
May 29, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The fact that society is more worried about upsetting privileged folk than protecting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged amongst us speaks volumes.
Women’s lives are worth more than men’s comfort.
Black lives are worth more than white comfort.
Queer lives are worth more than straight comfort.
Women’s lives are worth more than men’s comfort.
Black lives are worth more than white comfort.
Queer lives are worth more than straight comfort.
Sso Sussan Ley iss now the Opossition Leader.
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
May 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Sso Sussan Ley iss now the Opossition Leader.
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
I will not be surprised if it also is revealed that the initial concerns regarding the clinic in FNQ were unfounded. This entire situation was fabricated to justify a cruel and fascistic agenda.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The legality of Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers has been questioned after it was revealed the state govt undertook 21 minutes of internal consultation at the same time as a press conference announcing the decision. The nastiness and ignorance of the QLD LNP.
The legality of Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers has been questioned after it was revealed the state govt undertook 21 minutes of internal consultation at the same time as a press conference announcing the decision. The nastiness and ignorance of the QLD LNP.
Queensland government held 21-minute consultation on puberty blocker ban at same time it announced decision
Exclusive: Legal challenge launched as expert says an alleged failure to conduct ‘genuine’ consultations could lead to ban being overturned
www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I will not be surprised if it also is revealed that the initial concerns regarding the clinic in FNQ were unfounded. This entire situation was fabricated to justify a cruel and fascistic agenda.
Some guys will convince themselves that they are brave enough to take on a wild animal or stop a violent crime yet won’t stand up to their peers who say misogynistic or transphobic things.
It’s easy to be brave in a hypothetical scenario. Try standing up to everyday hatred.
It’s easy to be brave in a hypothetical scenario. Try standing up to everyday hatred.
May 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Some guys will convince themselves that they are brave enough to take on a wild animal or stop a violent crime yet won’t stand up to their peers who say misogynistic or transphobic things.
It’s easy to be brave in a hypothetical scenario. Try standing up to everyday hatred.
It’s easy to be brave in a hypothetical scenario. Try standing up to everyday hatred.
Spent the afternoon baking a family-style pie. Made from local, fresh ingredients and with a mixed filling of beef, pork, mushrooms and vegetables. Kitchen smells amazing.
May 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Spent the afternoon baking a family-style pie. Made from local, fresh ingredients and with a mixed filling of beef, pork, mushrooms and vegetables. Kitchen smells amazing.
So in 2007, an election that was viewed as a huge win for Labor, came with a 43.38% first preference vote for the party and resulted in 83 seats. Last night looks like it will return 85+ seats to Labor but their first preference is now around 35%. I wonder if Labor will reflect on this. #AusPol
May 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
So in 2007, an election that was viewed as a huge win for Labor, came with a 43.38% first preference vote for the party and resulted in 83 seats. Last night looks like it will return 85+ seats to Labor but their first preference is now around 35%. I wonder if Labor will reflect on this. #AusPol
Certainly seeing some takes this morning following #BinNight . Whatever helps you cope I guess.
Apparently the only necessary skill to be a political pundit is making statements with conviction, no need to demonstrate any insight or connection to evidence required.
#AusPol #AusVotes2025
Apparently the only necessary skill to be a political pundit is making statements with conviction, no need to demonstrate any insight or connection to evidence required.
#AusPol #AusVotes2025
May 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Certainly seeing some takes this morning following #BinNight . Whatever helps you cope I guess.
Apparently the only necessary skill to be a political pundit is making statements with conviction, no need to demonstrate any insight or connection to evidence required.
#AusPol #AusVotes2025
Apparently the only necessary skill to be a political pundit is making statements with conviction, no need to demonstrate any insight or connection to evidence required.
#AusPol #AusVotes2025
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Ali France just became the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election. Despite Peter Dutton’s fear-mongering and culture wars that strategically and deliberately harm minorities, Australians didn’t buy it. And a woman with a disability showed him the door.
May 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Ali France just became the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election. Despite Peter Dutton’s fear-mongering and culture wars that strategically and deliberately harm minorities, Australians didn’t buy it. And a woman with a disability showed him the door.
May 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Tonight, Labor experienced a +1.7% swing nationally.
But the story is as much about Australians repudiation of the far right and shift towards the centre.
ONP/ TOP are -0.8%. Every right wing party went backwards.
The Indies are up +3.5% and the Greens +0.7%.
But the story is as much about Australians repudiation of the far right and shift towards the centre.
ONP/ TOP are -0.8%. Every right wing party went backwards.
The Indies are up +3.5% and the Greens +0.7%.
May 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Tonight, Labor experienced a +1.7% swing nationally.
But the story is as much about Australians repudiation of the far right and shift towards the centre.
ONP/ TOP are -0.8%. Every right wing party went backwards.
The Indies are up +3.5% and the Greens +0.7%.
But the story is as much about Australians repudiation of the far right and shift towards the centre.
ONP/ TOP are -0.8%. Every right wing party went backwards.
The Indies are up +3.5% and the Greens +0.7%.
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Delighted with the collapse of the LNP vote. #BinNight
But I am not falling for Albo's "no-one left behind" rhetoric again.
Do something Albo. Please do something. #RaiseTheRate
But I am not falling for Albo's "no-one left behind" rhetoric again.
Do something Albo. Please do something. #RaiseTheRate
May 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Delighted with the collapse of the LNP vote. #BinNight
But I am not falling for Albo's "no-one left behind" rhetoric again.
Do something Albo. Please do something. #RaiseTheRate
But I am not falling for Albo's "no-one left behind" rhetoric again.
Do something Albo. Please do something. #RaiseTheRate
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One of the lessons of Liberal Party over my lifetime is that the next leader will be worse than you thought the last one was.
May 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One of the lessons of Liberal Party over my lifetime is that the next leader will be worse than you thought the last one was.
Can we now get some actual progressive and courageous policies that back up these nice-sounding sentiments?
#AusPol #AusVotes2025 #BinNight
#AusPol #AusVotes2025 #BinNight
May 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Can we now get some actual progressive and courageous policies that back up these nice-sounding sentiments?
#AusPol #AusVotes2025 #BinNight
#AusPol #AusVotes2025 #BinNight
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I think the Libs lost this election when Price did the whole Make Australia Great Again speech #AusVotes2025
The idea of putting Jacinta Price in charge of government efficiency was just comedic and a reflection on Duttons poor leadership.
#ThanksTrump
The idea of putting Jacinta Price in charge of government efficiency was just comedic and a reflection on Duttons poor leadership.
#ThanksTrump
May 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I think the Libs lost this election when Price did the whole Make Australia Great Again speech #AusVotes2025
The idea of putting Jacinta Price in charge of government efficiency was just comedic and a reflection on Duttons poor leadership.
#ThanksTrump
The idea of putting Jacinta Price in charge of government efficiency was just comedic and a reflection on Duttons poor leadership.
#ThanksTrump
How much has the Overton Window shifted if James Mcgrath thinks Schrinner and Dutton are “centre-right”?
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
May 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
How much has the Overton Window shifted if James Mcgrath thinks Schrinner and Dutton are “centre-right”?
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
Had to stop drinking every time James said “pre poll” didn’t want to end up with alcohol poisoning.
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
May 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Had to stop drinking every time James said “pre poll” didn’t want to end up with alcohol poisoning.
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes2025
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Just got a message from a mate: “Can Peter Dutton get a ‘Goodbye From Country’?”
😂
😂
May 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Just got a message from a mate: “Can Peter Dutton get a ‘Goodbye From Country’?”
😂
😂
Is it too much to hope that Dutton just slinks off, never to be heard of again?
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes #AusVotes2025
May 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Is it too much to hope that Dutton just slinks off, never to be heard of again?
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes #AusVotes2025
#AusPol #BinNight #AusVotes #AusVotes2025
