Natasha Hortis is a writer and creative studying a Bachelor of Communications majoring in journalism at Deakin University. She has volunteered for multiple charities and is passionate about journalism as it is educating and informing, to empower those who may not have a voice. Natasha wants to be a journalist to make readers connect to the stories and investigate the real matters that have a big impact on the world.
The Bridging the Gap Foundation, Australia’s leading Indigenous health and education charity, is launching an annual tax-time appeal to address ear disease and hearing loss in rural and remote Indigenous communities where these issues are particularly prevalent amongst children. Ninety per cent…
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that only 208 adoptions were recorded nationally in 2023. Experts say these figures are concerning, as it’s the lowest ever on record. AIHW’s report highlights that in 2022, approximately 46,212 children were placed in…
Ugg Express has announced its partnership with Mission Australia for its third annual year, as they will be donating 10 per cent of their profits to help aid homelessness. Australians will be encouraged to wear their Ugg boots on the first…
Bushfire-affected regions have undertaken signs of recovery, as captured by Australia’s biggest sensor camera project. The cameras use AI technology to monitor and track wildlife progression following major natural disasters, that have majorly impacted many ecosystems across Australia. The Eyes on Recovery…
Image: 19-year old Aleuca Angel, R U OK? A new campaign aims to open-up conversations among young people, in light of new survey made up of over 1,000 young Australians across metro and regional areas of the country. In 2022 the organisation…
