Jessica Roberts is a Masters of Journalism and International Relations student at Monash University. She is interested in advocating for women’s empowerment, amplifying the voices of marginalised communities and creating a society more inclusive and welcoming of minority groups. Jessica is passionate about writing stories that help make a difference.
WHILE Melbourne’s primary health care system provides patients with quality services, these services can be difficult to access for those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, a report has found. A key finding of the 2021 report, Bridging the Health Gap,…
This month, Share the Dignity is running their March Dignity Drive with an ambitious aim of collecting 500,000 period products to help those experiencing period poverty. Donations can be made at registered collection points that are then distributed across the country through…
THE Asylum Seeker Resource Centre has launched its first book capturing the bravery, resilience and hope of those who have sought asylum in Australia. Seeking Asylum: Our Stories introduces 23 people who share their incredible journeys of seeking safety and their experiences…
A NEW encyclopaedia is bringing together Indigenous knowledge and western science in a publicly available online tool for the first time. The Noongar Boodjar plant and animal encyclopaedia links Indigenous species names with western scientific names across more than 90 plant and…
THROUGH her clothing brand Ghan Fashion, Sydney-based designer Lida Mangal is helping Afghan women maintain financial stability as poverty and uncertainty increases under Taliban control. Ms Mangal creates both vintage and contemporary Afghan clothing and the designs are manufactured in a factory…
UNITY, a new program in Western Sydney, is equipping young girls and gender diverse youth with the tools to understand consent and build healthy relationships for their future selves. The early intervention program was launched by Outloud, an intersectional, CALD-focused social impact…
THIS year National AG Day is celebrating the vital work performed by the agricultural industry, with a call for all Australians to explore career opportunities in the sector. Australian women face challenges pursuing a career in this male-dominated field. Until 1994, Australian…
TO celebrate Trans Awareness Week 2021, Australian charity Minus18 are launching a Creators Fund to support and elevate the voices of trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) creators. Minus18 CEO Micah Scott said, “Trans Awareness Week creates needed space to showcase the…
WHILE Australia’s climate change policy ranked last in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, a new report has identified six clean export opportunities to help Australia take the lead. The annual CCPI measures the performance of 60 countries on greenhouse gas emissions,…
AUSTRALIAN charity, Minus18, is providing free LGBTQIA+ education workshops for regional and rural schools and community organisations across the country. Minus18 helps support and empower LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia through events, leadership initiatives and education programs. Bookings and relationships coordinator at Minus18,…
