The Collectives
The Collective focus on promoting awareness of problem hoarding and the health and wellbeing of people experiencing and those impacted by problem hoarding.
An excerpt of our Abstract:
The Collectives is a Lived Experience Leadership Group of the Parramatta Project Uncover formed in February 2016. The main purpose of The Collectives has been to assist Hume and partner organisations enhance the knowledge and practice skill approach of staff when working with clients, family members or friends impacted by Hoarding disorder. It also aims to ensure tha
07/06/2024
This quote (surrounded by blue) is from the article:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/06/i-was-a-hopeless-hoarder-until-i-was-forced-to-throw-out-50-things-i-own
13/03/2024
A Positive lesson in changing one's attitude.
This actually works. Thanks to similar posts I've read in the past from others, I no longer call myself an Idiot, although it took a lot of training
21/02/2024
Sign up to be a GoodSAM:
https://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/goodsam
07/02/2024
02/02/2024
A friendly reminder about decluttering from The FlyLady...
08/12/2023
Tomorrow is forecast to be in the low 40s, please think of your pets!
11/09/2023
ICD Fact Sheets Fact Sheets for the Public
08/09/2023
20 items you should declutter from your home right now Flip through the slideshow for 20 items to toss out right now, from expired medications and old shoes to abandoned craft supplies and books you've already read.
03/09/2023
https://www.catholichealthcare.com.au/campaigns/buried-in-treasures/
Buried in Treasures Program Buried in Treasures is a FREE 15-week ONLINE group program, providing in-depth training and support for people with hoarding tendencies.
02/09/2023
If you're struggling with clutter, here's an event you can attend for free at Parramatta Library!
Follow the link below to register!
https://parramatta-events.bookable.net.au/?_gl=1*1prpfg*_ga*MTY1NTIyMjk1NS4xNjQ3MzkzMjgy*_ga_QR1PZ2J103*MTY5MjU5OTY4MC41NzQuMS4xNjkyNjAwMTkwLjU4LjAuMA..&fbclid=IwAR1Wt-iqJrVbmf7ELS0WYpAD61ZgoLag9QFL59U8plPGDYFteFHLo9gx5jo #!/event-detail/ev_6f7ed8f655924b978f4d48fd51f2648d
18/05/2023
This cleaning method will keep your messy kitchen counter clutter free Try it and see!
27/04/2023
For those of you willing to travel to Toowoomba
An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-week Course — Toowoomba Reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and increase self-acceptance with mindfulness. Australia's number one in-person mindfulness course.
10/04/2023
I find I do a crisis cleaning every time there's an inspection looming and it really does help!
In this musing, The FlyLady mentions crisis cleaning. Visit her page for some more great tips on how to get started with your baby steps!
16/03/2023
There is a hoarding research study if anyone wishes to participate...
If you are interested, you may need to send an email to one of the Research Team mentioned below.
The following links & emails are mentioned in the screenshots below:
8. How and when will I find out what the results of the research study are?
The research team intend to publish and/ report the results of the research study in a variety of ways.
All information published will be done in a way that will not identify you. If you would like to receive a copy of the results you can let the research team know by contacting Keong Yap at
[email protected].
We will only use these details to send you the results of the research.
You can also access a summary of the findings and any associated publications on Prof. Jessica Grisham’s school website upon completion of the study
Research Team Contact Details
Chief Investigator Prof Jessica Grisham
Position Professor
Email [email protected]
Student Investigator Keong Yap
Position PhD Student
Email [email protected]
Researcher Yoni Manor
Position Research Assistant
Email [email protected]
If at any stage during the study, you become distressed or require additional support from someone not involved in the research please call Lifeline 131114. For more information about hoarding disorder, please go to the International OCD Foundation’s website https://iocdf.org
Complaints Contact
Position UNSW Human Research Ethics Coordinator
Telephone + 61 2 9385 6222
Email [email protected]
HC Reference Number HC210393
Form for Withdrawal of Participation
Please email this form to Keong Yap at [email protected]
The link to the PDF can be found here:
https://unsw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/z5172038_ad_unsw_edu_au/Documents/Loneliness%20Study%202/Participant%20Information%20Statement/Participant%20Information%20Statement_HC210393.pdf
16/03/2023
Creating Sustainable Tenancies - Community Housing Industry Association NSW With social housing only available to those who need it most, tenants have increasingly complex needs that community housing providers need to respond to.
12/01/2023
Adobe Acrobat - SWSRC_CourseGuide_2022_V6.pdf View this file, and add comments too.
10/01/2023
https://wsydrecoverycollege.org.au/workshop-program/home-sweet-home-reorganising-your-home/
Home Sweet Home: Reorganising Your Home – Western Sydney Recovery College All Workshops & Programs Home Sweet Home: Reorganising Your Home This workshop is intended for people and their families or significant others and service providers working with people affected by hoarding disorders. Students will be given tools and skills to ‘declutter’ a living space that beco...
13/10/2022
Follow the link to book:
https://lp.aifc.com.au/mentalhealth/?fbclid=IwAR1mXH3O328PIkgS5jkD8BGKkBZcJwxBzta-V2ozUFUMW7nGJ_eipEIrkVw
07/07/2022
A great resource...
Hoarding Help, Treatment for Hoarding Disorder & Compulsive Shopping | We offer help for those suffering with hoarding disorders in Melbourne. This can include anxiety treatment for hoarding, compulsive shopping and other similar problems.
07/07/2022
Flashback to 2017
07/07/2022
Flashback to 2016
05/07/2022
One of our past members, Judy Nicholas, appeared on this episode of "You Can't Ask That".
How can you spot someone with OCD? | You Can't Ask That People with OCD talk about adapting themselves to try and fit in. now: http://ab.co/subscribeNeed help? You can call Lifeline on 13 ...
27/05/2022
The next Collectives meeting is happening next Tuesday 7th June at 12pm in Parramatta.
Vacancies are now open for anyone interested in participating.
If you have lived experience as a Collector of too many things (to the point that others have accused you of being a hoarder), or a professional who works with clients that have too much clutter, we'd like to hear from you!
Would you be interested in joining our team? Message the page for more details as to where in Parramatta the meeting will be.
21/05/2022
Too much stuff? Here's a great article for you
Your Decluttering Mantra: It's Just Stuff The act of purging (or just assessing) your clutter may spark intense guilt or regret or sentimentality. That's OK. But letting those emotions stop you from getting rid of stuff — and simplifying your life — is not.
11/04/2022
If you're looking to declutter your home, or the home of your loved one, here are some great charities to contact:
5 Charities That Pick Up Your Stuff When Moving - Better Removalists Sydney If you want to get rid of unwanted things that are good in condition, then look for the charity options as soon as possible. Here is the list of 5 charities that can come to your place and pick up the items when moving.
09/04/2022
Living Arts Therapy - Home Living Art Therapy sessions are designed to work for everybody and your difference and diversity are celebrated.
25/03/2022
Seniors fire safety factsheet Fact Nearly 50% of house fire fatalities are aged 65 years and over. The majority of residential fires begin in the
17/03/2022
Zen Community has opened up a cleaning service to support survivors of Domestic Violence.
This would be a great service to contact if you feel you need help with your home
Smithfield-based charity adds cleaning service to support DV survivors When COVID-19 lockdowns forced the Zen Tea Lounge Foundation - a charity supporting domestic violence survivors based in Smithfield - to close their café, it...
16/03/2022
MacquarieUniCEH on Twitter “ is back in 2022! A/Prof has been invited to be a part of this amazing event, delivering her talk and workshop "Too Much Stuff? Discover the Science of Letting Go" as part of the Vivid Ideas Exchange, Sat June 4: 9.30am-11.00am. More info to follow! https://t.co/4xFnGiiFf...