GUIDES AND ARTICLES ON MANAGING CLUTTER AND CREATING SAFE SPACES
1. Better Health Channel - Clutter and Hoarding Tips: Practical advice on reducing clutter and maintaining a safe living space, including tips on organizing belongings.
[betterhealth.vic.gov.au] (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/Clutter-and-hoarding)
2. Beyond Blue - Mental Health and Decluttering: Explores the impact of clutter on mental health and provides strategies for decluttering and creating a calming space.
[beyondblue.org.au] (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/personal- best/pillar/wellbeing/decluttering-and-mental-health)
3. Marie Kondo - How to Tidy Up Effectively: Step-by-step guidance on organizing spaces and reducing clutter using Marie Kondo's famous methods.
[konmari.com] (https://konmari.com/how-to-tidy/)
4. Clean Up Australia - Eco-Friendly Decluttering Tips: Focuses on sustainable decluttering methods to reduce waste while organizing and simplifying your home.
[cleanup.org.au](https://www.cleanup.org.au/decluttering)
5. The Spruce - How to Declutter Your Home Room by Room: A comprehensive guide breaking down decluttering tasks by room to make the process more manageable.
[thespruce.com] (https://www.thespruce.com/declutter-your-home)
6. Australian Government - Healthy Homes Guide: Offers guidance on creating a safe and healthy home environment, with a focus on accessibility and organization.
[health.gov.au](https://www.health.gov.au/healthy-homes)
7. Lifehack - Proven Ways to Declutter: Quick and effective strategies for decluttering your home, suitable for anyone looking for simple, actionable tips.
[lifehack.org] (https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/12-proven-ways-to-declutter-your-home.html)
8. Tiny Buddha - Simplifying Life and Letting Go of Clutter: Emphasizes the mental and emotional benefits of decluttering, with advice on letting go of unnecessary items.
[tinybuddha.com] (https://tinybuddha.com)
9. Home Organization - DIY Safety Tips for Decluttering and Minimizing Hazards: Safety-focused decluttering tips, especially helpful for those managing physical limitations.
[homeorganization.com] (https://www.homeorganization.com/safety-tips)
10. Unclutterer - Organizing and Safety Tips for Small Spaces: Provides creative ideas for keeping small spaces organized and clutter-free, with safety in mind.
[unclutterer.com] (https://unclutterer.com)
11. WayAhead - Mental Health Directory: A comprehensive directory of mental health, wellbeing, and community services across NSW, including resources for managing clutter.
[wayahead.org.au](https://wayahead.org.au/)
12. Australian Psychological Society - Tips on Supporting Someone with Hoarding Tendencies: Offers guidance for family members and caregivers, with a focus on empathy and understanding.
[psychology.org.au](https://www.psychology.org.au/)
13. Mental Health First Aid - Supporting a Loved One with Hoarding Disorder: Provides advice on supporting loved ones with hoarding behavior in a compassionate, non-judgmental way.
[mhfa.com.au] (https://mhfa.com.au)
14. MindSpot Clinic - Online Mental Health Support: Free mental health assessments and treatments for anxiety and depression, including tips for managing a cluttered environment.
[mindspot.org.au] (https://www.mindspot.org.au/)
15. Tiny Buddha - Simplifying Life and Letting Go of Clutter: Emphasizes the mental and emotional benefits of decluttering, with advice on letting go of unnecessary items.
[tinybuddha.com] (https://tinybuddha.com)
16. Ted Noffs Foundation - Programs for Youth: Offers programs for young people dealing with mental health and clutter issues, promoting a healthy environment.
[noffs.org.au](https://noffs.org.au/)
17. Headspace - Mental Health Tips for Decluttering: Discusses the link between clutter, stress, and mental health, offering practical steps to reduce clutter.
[headspace.org.au] (https://headspace.org.au)
