Relax Guide

About us

About Relax Guide

An independent guide to relaxation, rest and everyday calm for people in Australia.

What we do

Relax Guide helps people in Australia feel calmer and rest better. We publish guides to stress and calm, including understanding stress, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness; to rest and sleep, including sleep basics, sleep habits, winding down and daytime rest; and to slow living, including time outdoors, gentle movement, digital downtime and creating calm at home. Our breathing pacer helps you follow a slow, comfortable breathing rhythm.

About this domain

relax.com.au was used by a small internet service provider around the turn of the century. It later lapsed and was parked. The domain was relaunched in 2026 as an independent information guide, and every page has been written from scratch. We aren't connected with any previous operator, any internet provider, spa, retailer or health service, or any business with a similar name.

How we research

We base our guides on authoritative Australian sources, including:

  • healthdirect, the government-funded health information service;
  • the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, including Australia's 24-hour movement guidelines;
  • state health departments such as HealthyWA;
  • the Sleep Health Foundation, Beyond Blue and Cancer Council;
  • Medicare Mental Health.

We list sources on every page and show when each guide was last updated. We don't invent statistics, make exaggerated health claims or sell products. Read our editorial policy.

Not medical advice

Our guides are general information only, not medical or mental health advice. They're not a substitute for care from your doctor or a health professional. If stress, anxiety, low mood or sleep problems are affecting your life, please talk to your doctor.

Getting support

Medicare Mental Health (1800 595 212, weekdays) can connect you with free mental health support. If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any time. In an emergency, call 000.

How we're funded

We may earn a commission from some links and from clearly labelled featured listings. This never affects what our guides say. See our editorial policy and feature your business page.

Contact

Spotted an error or have a suggestion? Please contact us. We read every message and correct mistakes promptly.