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Australian athletes retirement advice

ABC Radio – The Ticket with Tracey Holmes

Depression in sport (VIDEO)

ABC Aus Radio Interview

The Panel – Off the Ball

AUDIO: Athletes and Drug Addiction

Eating disorders and athletes

LGBTIQ athletes

VIDEO: New documentary on Gay athletes released

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Amateur AFL player speaks out on homophobia

ABC Grandstand on athlete welfare

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The rabbit hole – Useful links for recovery from addiction

Thanks to www.thefix.com for collating this list of useful resources to help in the road to recovery from addiction.

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‘I’m ashamed to admit I’m struggling’ – Gail Emms on retiring from sport

Former Olympian Gail Emms talks about her struggle to find employment in her life after sport.

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The ultra people: Why distance runners do what they do

What makes someone run 280 marathons, or 11 100-km ultra-events? The reasons are complex.

Athlete Voices

‘I’m ashamed to admit I’m struggling’ – Gail Emms on retiring from sport

Former Olympian Gail Emms talks about her struggle to find employment in her life after sport.

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14 November, 2019

"I think it’s unbelievable that players feel confident enough to come out and speak about it. Throughout the whole society we’re all very aware of how dangerous mental issues are, so I’m all for Nic and Glenn and these guys coming out and speaking about it." ... See MoreSee Less

'We're in their corner': Lyon backs colleagues' mental health breaks

Nathan Lyon has applauded former state teammate Nic Maddinson for having the courage to pull out of a national selection trial for mental health reasons.

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5 November, 2019

"I fell on my feet but a lot of athletes don't. I was really fortunate. Some of the things I did before the injuries and the point of no return helped so much. If I can give that wisdom to young people coming through, that would be a good thing." ... See MoreSee Less

Jackson's pathway for retired female athletes

Lauren Jackson says her difficult transition away from being an elite athlete was made shorter and easier because of things she'd done long before finishing up.

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29 October, 2019

“It was the Australian dream to be an athlete and to be the best athlete in Australia, but what is actually important is what makes you feel good, and that's something that we definitely don't tap into.” ... See MoreSee Less

Former Diamonds netballer opens up about the toughest year of her netball career

Sharni Layton shares what really happened in the lead up to her retirement last year: “I'd be bedridden for anywhere between three to five days, exhausted, crying, not processing anything.”

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Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at 4:18am
"Your careers are so short. You are desperate. You want to capitalize on your career, but you’re not sure at what cost.” #running #mentalhealth

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Crossing the Line @CTL_sport

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 4:08am
"It's a high-pressure situation, professional sport, and people have got outside pressures and things happening in life just like normal people. Sometimes it becomes a bit too much. I think it's a courageous decision and one that should be applauded."

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Crossing the Line @CTL_sport

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 at 4:03am
"I've been down, depressed when playing; you're in the team, you're out of the team; as a footballer your whole career is like this *gestures a wave* . The stuff you cant control, that's the worst for me"

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Crossing the Line @CTL_sport

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at 4:39am
Athletes who receive a multimillion-dollar contract can spend away, enjoying their wealth & face realities of life when their careers come to a close. Or take a disciplined approach, as per their daily workouts, & aim for a secure financial future. https://t.co/gsc1eDjJrG

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Crossing the Line @CTL_sport

Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 6:35am
‘Amateur or professional, it can be tough finishing a sport. Some people just walk away from it, but some others find it hard.'

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Crossing the Line @CTL_sport

Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at 6:07am
“People should feel comfortable they aren’t seen as some weirdo if they talk. It’s OK not to feel great. [...] It is a far cry from 20 years ago when discussion was seen as taboo, with O’Sullivan labelled “crazy” or “insane” for his outbursts."

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