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It seems that day after day, we are confronted with allegations of misconduct, neglect and abuse, in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. While these stories are heartbreaking and should serve as a wake-up call for a sector in crisis, we must also recognise they do not represent the...

When you hear the words “you have cancer,” the idea of setting goals might feel out of place. Yet, for me, goals have been one of the most powerful tools in navigating life with stage 4 cancer. They give me focus, hope, and a reason to keep moving forward –...

Spring often arrives quietly—through open windows, warmer mornings, and the welcome sound of birdsong. It’s a season that invites movement, reconnecting, and rediscovering the world just outside your door. But for many older Australians, stepping out isn’t always simple. Concerns around balance, fatigue, or navigating uneven paths can keep even...

We spend our lives forever searching for things that amuse and titillate us. We need not look far, for what we yearn for is often just a search away. Yet there is one thing that demands our utmost attention, one we constantly adore: our love of animals. We see animals...

IT occurs constantly.  We will call it a sordid act; there is though no person in existence who could say they have never been guilty of it.  It is how we judge people.  If we think about it, to make judgement is something that is inherently human, we will judge...

I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down the days until the cold weather leaves us. When August rolls around each year, I feel I see the light of spring at the end of the wintry tunnel. A bit of August trivia: the month was originally known as ‘Sextilis’,...

The power of print prevails.  Recently, our Editor put a call out to publishers for books, mostly by local authors, and before we knew it, a generous stack had arrived. I couldn’t resist flipping through them (many are now on my personal reading wish list!), though they’re earmarked for our...

Lately, I’ve been waking up more tired than I went to bed.” That’s what one client told me last month. She wasn’t in pain—just uncomfortable, struggling to find a position that let her relax. Winter made it worse. Cold mornings. Stiff joints. Breathing a little harder while flat on her...

What an incredible first six weeks it has been as your Federal MP. With Parliament not starting until late July, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to get out and about in the community and continue hearing what makes the people of Bradfield tick, and what keeps you up at night. ...

Living through cancer changes you. But what comes next can be just as uncertain. After the initial diagnosis—or even after the final appointment, the ringing bell, and the well wishes—there’s often a quiet question that lingers: What now? That’s the question we’re answering with the What Now Survivorship Program, a...