Slow it down
Find a moment
Try a gentle breathing pace or a simple grounding exercise.
Aboriginal-led · Culture · Connection · Hope
You’re still here.
That matters.
Take this moment at your own pace. You don’t need the perfect words or a big plan to begin.
Take one steady breathCulture · Connection · Hope
Land & sea.Mob & mates.One small step.
No right answer
How are you arriving today?
Choose what feels closest. This check-in stays on this screen and isn’t sent anywhere.
One small thing
Let your shoulders drop.
Unclench your jaw if you can. Let one slow breath out. That is enough for this moment.
Today’s intention
Move gently today.
One quiet idea to carry through the day. It changes each morning.
You deserve support
Reach out
Choose someone you trust or find a real support service.
Why we’re here
A yarn can be a start
STILL HERE is building a caring space for culture, connection and hope.
Guided · Gentle · At your pace
Mindful moments
Short guided activities made for mob, men, emergency services responders and veterans. Press begin, follow one step at a time, and stop whenever you need.
Today’s suggestion
Dadirri
Your mindful week
Little and often
Make a little room
Find a moment
You can pause, stop or skip anything here. Pick one small thing that feels manageable right now.
A gentle breathing pace
Stay with one breath
Ready when you are
There is no need to force a deep breath.
Look around gently
Notice what’s here
Take your time. You can simply notice these things without typing or saving anything.
5Name five things you can see.
4Notice four things you can feel.
3Notice three sounds around you.
2Notice two scents, or two slow breaths.
1Name one thing you need next.
No rush. Start anywhere.
Your quiet space
Let the noise soften.
Gentle generated sound. Start low and choose what feels comfortable. Nothing plays automatically.
Sound is off.
A moment for you
Leave a little room.
What is one small thing that could make today a little gentler?
Something to carry with you
You belong, even on the hard days.
Go gently: If focusing on your breath or surroundings makes things feel worse, stop and try something else, such as sitting near someone you trust or contacting support.
Connection matters
You don’t have to carry it alone.
If you can, reach out to someone you trust. If things feel urgent, these Australian services can help right now.
Immediate danger
Call Triple Zero (000)
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. If calling feels hard, ask someone nearby to stay with you and call.
Call 000
13YARN24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people13 92 76 →
Lifeline24/7 crisis support by phone13 11 14 →
Lifeline textText support from Lifeline0477 13 11 14 →
Lifeline online chatCheck availability and start a chat onlineOpen site ↗
MensLine Australia24/7 phone and online counselling for men1300 78 99 78 →
Fortem AustraliaWellbeing support for first responders and their familiesOpen site ↗
Open Arms24/7 free counselling for veterans and their families1800 011 046 →
A softer kind of play
No rush. Just a little wonder.
Original calming games inspired by the colours of land and sea. No countdowns, scores or pressure to win.
Touch & notice
Quiet water
Tap the water to send a ripple out. Watch it soften and fade.
Touch the water
Find a pair
Land & sea match
Turn over two cards. Find matching nature pairs, at your own pace.
Six pairs. Take your time.
Make your own calm
Colour the horizon
Choose a colour, then tap a band of the landscape. There is no right combination.
Slow down · Notice · Give thanks
Make room for what matters.
Small, mindful practices for the middle of a busy or heavy day. Go slowly, skip anything, and come back whenever you like.
Today’s intention
Move gently today.
A question to sit withWho helped you become who you are?
Listen to your body
A gentle body scan
Move your attention slowly from head to feet. Notice without needing to change anything. About two minutes.
Ready when you areFind a comfortable way to sit or lie down.
Be your own mate
A kindness pause
When you’re hard on yourself, try speaking to yourself the way you would to a good mate.
- Name it. “This is a hard moment.”
- Remember you’re not alone. “Other people feel this too. It’s part of being human.”
- Offer some care. Place a hand on your chest if that feels okay, and ask: “What do I need right now?”
“I’m doing the best I can with what I have today.”
Notice the good
Small wins & thankful things
Name something you’re grateful for, or a small win from today. Getting out of bed counts. So does reaching out.
Your jar is kept only on this device, in this browser. It is never sent to STILL HERE.
Step outside, if you can
A mindful walk
Land, sky and water can steady us. Take a slow walk or simply stand outside, and let one prompt guide your attention.
Feel the ground holding you up with every step.
Ripple it out
Today’s kindness
Connection grows from small things. Here’s one idea for today, if you have the energy for it.
Send a mate a message that just says “thinking of you”.
Culture · Connection · Hope
A yarn. A connection.
A place to be heard.
Leave your number and a STILL HERE peer support officer will give you a call. A caring, culturally respectful yarn, grounded in lived experience.
Real people. Shared understanding.
Peer support is about being heard and exploring your next steps alongside someone with lived experience, including people connected to veterans and emergency services communities. It does not replace clinical care or emergency services.
Request a call back
A real person will ring you
Tell us how to reach you. A peer support officer will call you back as soon as they can. It's free, and it's for adults aged 18 and over.
Requesting a call back needs an internet connection.
Request a call back online ↗What to expect
Care built on connection
- A call from a trained peer support officer, not a robot.
- Respectful listening and shared understanding.
- Privacy and consent. Your details are only seen by our team.
- Help finding the right next step and services.
Need someone right now?
Callbacks aren't instant. If you need to talk now, call 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7) or Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000.
Culture · Connection · Hope
A yarn can be a start.
STILL HERE is a mental health awareness and lifestyle brand growing from a simple belief: people deserve care, connection and a place to begin.
The heart of STILL HERE
Keep moving forward, one moment at a time.
STILL HERE was created by Steve Smulders, a proud Aboriginal Yuin Nation man and former emergency services worker who lives with PTSD. His hope is to help start conversations with your mates and make space for a yarn with your mob.
This companion is one small step in that vision. It offers gentle check-ins, grounding ideas and links to established support services while the STILL HERE peer support service is being developed.
We want care to feel human, welcoming and connected to community.
Keep moving forward. Start with the next breath, the next yarn, the next small step.
STILL HERE · Culture · Connection · Hope
A clear promise
Your check-in belongs to you.
This first version does not ask for an account, send your mood anywhere or save your check-in. The activities run in your browser. Installing the app may save its pages for offline use on your device, but your check-ins and reflections are not saved. If you choose to add to your gratitude jar, those words are kept only in your own browser and can be emptied at any time. The app does not provide counselling, diagnosis or emergency monitoring.