IN a small village in Sierra Leone, 15-year-old Zainab was 43 weeks pregnant with no way to give birth naturally. The closest maternity clinic is 125km away, a journey she would have to take by foot. But with the help of the…
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ENDOMETRIOSIS Australia’s High Time for Tea initiative’s aim is to boost knowledge and resources to support research into this critically misunderstood disorder. Alexis Wolfe, CEO of Endometriosis Australia, said the community fundraiser aims to “increase awareness and conversations about endometriosis” around the country.…
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CARRYING nothing but the pack on his back, Alan Chung is trekking 1005 kilometres through Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Joined by his wife Shirley and best friend Brandon, the trio are trekking in…
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INTERGENERATIONAL trauma from a long history of cultural disconnection, violence and loss of land, has seen a disproportionate burden placed on the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 24 and under are three…
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THE Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) opened the Afghanistan Legal Clinic, providing pro bono legal aid to thousands of Afghan Australians seeking to bring loved ones to safety. Since the Taliban takeover began in May, at least 244,000 Afghans have become internally…
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IF more of the world’s wealthiest people thought like Australian tech icon Melanie Perkins, we could very well live in a more equitable and just society. Ms Perkins is the CEO of Canva, the global graphic design platform she co-founded with her…
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WOMEN all around the world from different careers and backgrounds are posting photos of themselves as young girls and reflecting on their dreams, aspirations and doubts at that age. Their efforts are part of the #ThisLittleGirlIsMe initiative by international charity Inspiring Girls. …
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THE COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to the many ways we express love and affection; dinner with friends, visiting grandparents, weddings. But perhaps the most difficult sacrifice is the simplest of all; a hug from a loved one. SLAK (Spreading Loving…
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