"I see and feel loneliness all around me. As a carer and support person, I am intimately present to the loneliness of close family and friends, but also to colleagues, clients and the people I come across in my daily life..."

17/10/24

"Sharing your lived and living experience of suicide is incredibly powerful. It can create change, provide hope, empower others, and contribute to your own healing. It can also be challenging, uncomfortable or met with resistance and barriers. These resources are designed to assist safe and impactful public sharing of personal stories about suicide."

(26/09/24)

“Passionate mental health advocate, Nic, shares his mum's challenges with her mental health, the loss of his friend Tamar to suicide and how it has driven his purpose to support others.”

(04/02/24)

“A new series of Let’s Talk Gambling vodcasts has been created to share practical steps and expert advice on how to support yourself or your loved ones through gambling harm.”

(07/12/23)

“Want to know some ways to care for ourselves, our communities and our planet? Take a look at Nicholas' short blog for some inspiration!”

(19/10/23)

“In his short blog, ‘And so, it is’ – the power of language, Nicholas writes about surrendering, accepting and letting go of what we cannot control.”

(16/10/23)

"The Consumer Insights Video Series sheds light on the invaluable impact of engaging consumers to ensure safe and high-quality care for all health consumers. The series includes six short videos providing an insight into the role of consumer representatives in health care.”

(14/09/23)

"In intimate relationships throughout my twenties, I experienced a misalignment of values, so even when we were together, I didn’t feel truly seen, heard, loved or accepted. Because of that, I often felt lonely...”

(09/08/23)

"This intervention will be delivered to journalism students across Australia’s universities. It’s aim is to reduce stigma towards people with severe mental illness in the community through improved media reporting.”

(23/07/23)

"On today’s episode I have a conversation with Joshie and Nic, two of The Man Cave facilitators. They give us a window into what they have observed is going on for teenage boys at the moment and they reflect on what the boys are expressing in our workshops with them.”

(07/04/22)

"Nic Bloom is a mental health trainer and speaker [who] witnessed his mum's mental health struggles throughout his youth and was fascinated by the problem he couldn't fix... He was there for a close friend who ultimately died by suicide after years of distress, a tragedy that's had an immense impact.”

(31/01/22)

"One of our MHFA Instructors, Nicholas Bloom, recently spoke with us about his work in the community. Listen as Nic takes us through his journey from MHFAider to Instructor, and how he is using his passion in the mental health space to educate others.”

(19/08/21)

"A growing cohort of professionals are prepared to sacrifice career progression for their mental wellbeing, according to a new report. Nicholas Bloom was working over the New Year period earlier this year feeling “stressed, unhappy and burnt out” when his employer offered him a promotion with a prestigious title and a six-figure salary. Two days later he resigned…”

(21/07/21)

“When Nic finished his high school studies, he didn’t know that working in the mental health field was an option, let alone his purpose-driven path. This is despite growing up with a parent with a mental illness and an acute awareness of his feelings and the feelings of others. Although this passion was always lying beneath the surface, it took the tragic passing of a close friend in 2020 to ignite the fire that saw him quit his 9 to 5 and dedicate his life to helping and educating others.”

(02/07/21)

"As #MensHealthWeek comes to a close, it's important we continue to acknowledge the factors that affect men’s mental health and well-being. Listen to our full interview with MHFA Instructor Nic Bloom and learn some powerful ways you can best support the men in your life”

(21/06/21)

“Educator, presenter and speaker Nicholas Bloom joins the show to talk about the work he does across mental health, anti-bullying and youth empowerment. Nic touches on his experiences, triumphs and tragedies that shifted his career focus and ultimately helped him find his 'why' in life.”

(10/05/21)