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Confidence in Cooking Could Improve Your Mental Health

Confidence in Cooking Could Improve Your Mental Health

May 23, 2022 | Lifestyle

Participation in a healthy cooking course has linked confidence in cooking with significant improvements in general and mental health.

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Shoeboxes of Love for Christmas: “They Bring So Much Joy”

Shoeboxes of Love for Christmas: “They Bring So Much Joy”

May 18, 2022 | Celebration and Events

International charity Samaritan’s Purse reveals the overwhelming generosity of Australians to children in need.

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New Academy Aiming to Change Our Bitter-Sweet Relationship With Ageing

New Academy Aiming to Change Our Bitter-Sweet Relationship With Ageing

May 16, 2022 | Lifestyle

The Modern Elder Academy is hoping to change our relationship with ageing, reframing the midlife narrative from one of “crisis” to “calling”.

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Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time”

Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time”

May 11, 2022 | News

Australians feel the pinch as the Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the first time in more than a decade. Here’s the rundown.

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Time to Choose: Your Guide to Election 2022

Time to Choose: Your Guide to Election 2022

May 9, 2022 | News

Still on the fence for the Federal Election? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the pledges and promises of the major two parties.

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“Was I Good to You?” – US Actor Kevin Quinn Says This Should Be Your Life’s Legacy

“Was I Good to You?” – US Actor Kevin Quinn Says This Should Be Your Life’s Legacy

May 5, 2022 | Faith

Kevin Quinn’s five-track project is the product of years of questions he asked about faith and life, and his intense desire to use time well.

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‘Self-Care is Vital in the Unrelenting News Cycle’

‘Self-Care is Vital in the Unrelenting News Cycle’

May 3, 2022 | Lifestyle

It’s important to switch off the news at times – but how do the reporters bringing us the news care for themselves through the rolling stream of overwhelm?

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8 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed Online or Over the Phone

8 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed Online or Over the Phone

Apr 29, 2022 | News

Tips and tricks from Andrew Legge of Servant IT on how to be more online and phone call savvy when it comes to avoiding scammers.

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‘A Lasting Tale’ Helps Families to Capture Our Elders Memories

‘A Lasting Tale’ Helps Families to Capture Our Elders Memories

Apr 18, 2022 | Relationships

A Lasting Tale guides families to record key information and stories so their life can be remembered long after their gone.

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Budget 2022: Those Who Will Benefit

Budget 2022: Those Who Will Benefit

Apr 13, 2022 | News

In the lead up to this year’s Federal Election, it seems nearly everyone’s a winner in the Government’s plan for the future.

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Where To Snag A ‘Democracy Sausage’ This Saturday

By: Steff Willis Even with all our differences, the one thing Australians can all agree on is the joy of the ‘Democracy Sausage’.The iconic sausage sizzle has been a part of Australia’s election days for years but the term ‘democracy...
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The Artist Spotlight – With Colton Dixon

By: Rhema 99.7Dropped by his record label, Colton Dixon shares how, as he trusted in God, God brought about bigger plans. It’s been an eventful three years or so for you since we last chatted. So what’s been happening?Man so much has happened. We had...
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Workers Leaving Jobs: Understanding the ‘Great Resignation’

By: Ashley Fell ‘The Great Resignation’ describes the predicted trend of a significant number of workers leaving their jobs in the coming months. It happened in the United States, and many are wondering if it will also take place in Australia. ...
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From FOMO to HOGO – Exploring ‘Relational Fitness’

By: Ashley FellFor the last two years, our lives have been significantly interrupted. We didn’t go out. We didn’t socialise much. We mostly interacted through a screen.Understandably, as the world opens up, we’re now having to use social skills that...
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New Academy Aiming to Change Our Bitter-Sweet Relationship With Ageing

By: Laura BennettIt’s bizarre that while most of us would say we want to live a long, fruitful life, society also has these deeply engrained attitudes about “getting older” that label middle-age and beyond as this kind of mediocre wasteland of...
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‘The Voice’ Competitor Faith Sosene, Shares of Her Faith in God

By: Steff Willis24-year-old Faith Sosene stunned the audience and judges of TV’s The Voice, with her audition singing Celine Dion’s ‘Because You Loved Me’ – which drew a standing ovation, and turned the chairs of all four judges. Faith,...
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Gen Z’s Top Hopes and Fears

By: McCrindleThe world is changing at a faster rate than ever before. For older generations, this is another unique experience in the tapestry of their life, but for Generation Z, this is the world they are being shaped in. In a time of rising complexity, it is...
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Managers, Business People: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

By: Michael McQueenAlbert Einstein once suggested that if he had an hour to solve a problem and his life depended on it, he’d spend the first 55 minutes determining the best question to ask. ‘For once I know the proper question,’ he said, ‘I...
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – Movie Review

By: City Bible Forum and Reel DialogueRumours of Nicolas Cage’s gradual demise have become legendary throughout the years. Some may be true, but the reality is that most of us will never know everything that has happened in the life of the Academy Award-winning...
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Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time”

By: Michael CrooksFor the first time in 11 years, interest rates increased. Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) pushed the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 35 basis points. This means that most home loans will rise by .25 per cent per year. The...
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The Metaverse Will Mean More to Gen Alpha Than Any Other Generation

By: McCrindleMark Zuckerberg recently announced the arrival of ‘Meta’ – a parent company that will house the stable of products and companies owned by the tech giant to allow autonomy between each product under a larger, purposeful banner.This...
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Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

By: Collett SmartFestivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. It is wonderful to be young! Encouragingly, it has been reported that teens today are making better choices with alcohol than...
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Back to the Future – Sales of Vinyl Overtake the CD

By: Justin RouillonThe Australian recorded music industry hit a 15-year high in 2021 according to a recent report from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). And although video, digital streaming and subscriptions services make up the vast amount with...
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Business Advice: Is Your Last Impression As Good As Your First?

By: Michael McQueenWe all have our own story of dealing with friction. Hours spent on hold, inefficient systems and arbitrary rules all play a role in making many customer experiences unbearable. The only outcomes of systems such as these are higher costs, confusion...
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“Embracing My Past Helps me Share About Jesus”—Jesse

By: yesHEisJesse is a life coach—passionate about skateboarding and Jesus. We talked to him about his story and how he uses his past to change people’s future… Jesse:“So, growing up out in Western Sydney was a bit rough. After going through a...
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Blessing Offor Says Look to Brighter Days During Dark Times

By: By: Jess DrummondSinger-songwriter Blessing Offor has a remarkable story to tell. Born in Nigeria with almost complete blindness in his left eye, Blessing moved to the United States at the age of six with his uncle, in the hopes of receiving optimal...
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6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

By: Collett SmartThere is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties...
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The Sandwich Generation – Caught Between Caring for Children and Ageing Parents

By: Amy ChengSamuel* is the father of three children but is also now beginning to look after parents who are ageing. “It’s hard because sometimes you’re letting someone else down to do something else,” he said in an interview.Samuel is part of...
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Planting Flowers in Wartime, Ukraine

By: Stephen McAlpinePeople are planting flowers in Kyiv. Spring is coming. In the midst of all the chaos, horror and death that the Russian invasion has inflicted on Kyiv, there is something beautiful about people planting flowers in wartorn Kyiv.As The...
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‘Lismore Draws’ Art Initiative Brings Hope to Flood Affected Kids

By: Justin RouillonWhen Matt Knight visited his hometown of Lismore following the first round of flooding that the town received, he knew he wanted to make a long term difference to kids who’d lost everything in the record breaking floodwaters. The dad still has...
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Faith

“Was I Good to You?” – US Actor Kevin Quinn Says This Should Be Your Life’s Legacy

By: Laura BennettNo matter how old we are, at some point in life all of us face the reality of our own mortality and the finite amount of time we have on earth. Maybe it’s morbid but it’s an epiphany that can drastically change how we approach each day,...
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Jesus Takes the Worry Out of Worship

By: Stephen McAlpineI’ve taken the opportunity during an extended, and gloriously sunny, beachside holiday to plough through the Pentateuch.Genesis was a riveting read, as was most of Exodus.Then we get a bit bogged down.  Lots and lots of worship...
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“Embracing My Past Helps me Share About Jesus”—Jesse

By: yesHEisJesse is a life coach—passionate about skateboarding and Jesus. We talked to him about his story and how he uses his past to change people’s future… Jesse:“So, growing up out in Western Sydney was a bit rough. After going through a...
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“Jesus Changed My Life” – Rapper and Producer Jack Shares his Story

By: yesHEisJack is a rapper, music producer and a passionate Jesus-man. He came to faith after leaving school and moving away from his hometown. After returning home, Jack found it challenging to reconnect with his previous circle of friends…Jack:My friend that...
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Spiritual Practices Valued by Australians During Crisis

By: 96fiveThe majority of Australians believe there is a connection between spirituality and wellbeing, and that using spiritual practices during tough times is important. Nearly seven in ten Australians thought spiritual practices were important during the recent...
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What Pandemic? Australians Return to Worship in Church

By: Michael CrooksAttendance at religious services in Australia is back to normal, according to new research. While attendance levels dropped sharply in line with the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the levels have returned to that of pre-pandemic time.According to...
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A Fatal Flaw at The Heart of Evolutionary Morality

By: Akos BaloghOur secular culture often uses Evolution to explain why we’re moral creatures. It’s popularised by thinkers like evolutionary Psychologist Jonathan Haidt or author Steven Pinker. Evolution has given us our morality, we’re told,...
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Women’s Justice and Mercy Ministries: Celebrating the Church’s Unsung Heroes

By: Amy ChengWomen are often the unsung heroes in the church, with their work behind the scenes often going unnoticed, but a new podcast and ebook are hoping to change that. The podcast, More Than a Cake Stall, was launched by Jericho Road, the mercy ministry arm...
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Made For Heaven

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWhen I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too (John 14:3, CEB). My wife made an interesting observation the other day; something that I’d never really thought about...
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If I’m Anxious, Does That Make My Faith Weak? – Author Nikki Thompson

By: Laura BennettWhen you believe so strongly in the goodness of God and the peace that Jesus brings to our lives, what do you – when as a person of faith – you also experience deep, unrelenting anxiety that doesn’t seem to lift?  Are you a...
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Entertainment

The Artist Spotlight – With Colton Dixon

By: Rhema 99.7Dropped by his record label, Colton Dixon shares how, as he trusted in God, God brought about bigger plans. It’s been an eventful three years or so for you since we last chatted. So what’s been happening?Man so much has happened. We had...
Read More

‘The Voice’ Competitor Faith Sosene, Shares of Her Faith in God

By: Steff Willis24-year-old Faith Sosene stunned the audience and judges of TV’s The Voice, with her audition singing Celine Dion’s ‘Because You Loved Me’ – which drew a standing ovation, and turned the chairs of all four judges. Faith,...
Read More

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – Movie Review

By: City Bible Forum and Reel DialogueRumours of Nicolas Cage’s gradual demise have become legendary throughout the years. Some may be true, but the reality is that most of us will never know everything that has happened in the life of the Academy Award-winning...
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‘Lego Masters’ “Brickman” Still Loves Getting Lego for Christmas

By: Steff WillisRyan McNaught has what most people would consider to be a dream job. Despite getting paid to play with Lego on a daily basis through the hit show Lego Masters, Ryan McNaught aka “The Brickman” still loves receiving a Lego set for...
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Helen Smallbone, ‘Mum’ to 3 Grammy Winners – Releases Her Memoir

By: Jess DrummondHelen Smallbone has had a remarkable life, marked by leaps of faith, family adventures, internationally-renowned music, and travels spanning many kilometres. The mother of seven (including Grammy Award-winning artists Rebecca St James, and Joel...
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Back to the Future – Sales of Vinyl Overtake the CD

By: Justin RouillonThe Australian recorded music industry hit a 15-year high in 2021 according to a recent report from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). And although video, digital streaming and subscriptions services make up the vast amount with...
Read More

Blessing Offor Says Look to Brighter Days During Dark Times

By: By: Jess DrummondSinger-songwriter Blessing Offor has a remarkable story to tell. Born in Nigeria with almost complete blindness in his left eye, Blessing moved to the United States at the age of six with his uncle, in the hopes of receiving optimal...
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The Bad Guys – Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue and City Bible ForumIn a world where humans and animals coexist, a legendary group of criminals collectively called ‘The Bad Guys’ roams the streets.  The diabolical team is led by pick-pocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell) with...
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CODA: With Three Oscars, This Film’s Making Waves

By: City Bible Forum and Reel DialogueAs CODA opened at the Sundance Film Festival, director Sian Heder (Tallulah) could not have imagined how her film would make so much noise – and go on to win three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and...
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Grief and Growing up Explored in ‘The Adam Project’

By: City Bible ForumSome film projects can be labelled as ‘getting the band back together.’ The Adam Project has the production team of Free Guy connecting with the world of 13 Going on 30.  This could also be said of the...
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Lifestyle

New Academy Aiming to Change Our Bitter-Sweet Relationship With Ageing

By: Laura BennettIt’s bizarre that while most of us would say we want to live a long, fruitful life, society also has these deeply engrained attitudes about “getting older” that label middle-age and beyond as this kind of mediocre wasteland of...
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You Ought To Be Congratulated!

By: Helen CarrIn 2019/2020 I wrote a novel. Yes, I finally finished writing the 90000-word manuscript I had sitting in my head for years. Thank you, you’re too kind. No, seriously, hold your applause; because the truth is, it’s not very good…but it...
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Mustard Vinaigrette

By: Susan JoyThis tangy mustard dressing is an easy and versatile dressing for almost any salad. It also goes well over steamed vegetables, giving them a boost of extra flavour.Serves: 1/2 cup (125ml) | Prep Time: 00:05 | Cooking Time: 00:00Ingredients 1/4 cup olive...
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‘Self-Care is Vital in the Unrelenting News Cycle’

By: Laura BennettWhatever your diet of news consumption was before the pandemic, it’s likely in the last three years you’ve watched more updates, press conferences, and alerts about natural disasters and world events than in previous ones. Collectively,...
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The Metaverse Will Mean More to Gen Alpha Than Any Other Generation

By: McCrindleMark Zuckerberg recently announced the arrival of ‘Meta’ – a parent company that will house the stable of products and companies owned by the tech giant to allow autonomy between each product under a larger, purposeful banner.This...
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‘Nope Speed’ – Moving So Fast That You Fall Apart… Sound Familiar?

By: Third Space, City Bible ForumI love watching the Slow Mo Guys on YouTube. There is something so appealing about watching destruction at 28,500 frames per second. They spin an apple faster and faster until they find the apple’s ‘nope-speed’ of...
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4 Ways We Will Wear Tomorrow’s Wearable Tech

By: Michael McQueenAs innovations continue to proliferate, technology is being increasingly integrated with the human body.  Elon Musk’s Neuralink vision epitomises this, with the possibility of a computer-brain interface becoming more and more possible by...
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“A Good Night’s Sleep Starts as Soon as We Wake Up,” Says Sleep Researcher

By: Amy ChengThe amount of light we’re exposed to during the day can impact our quality of sleep, an academic researching circadian systems has said. Dr Jacob Crouse, a post-doctoral research fellow at the Brain and Mind Centre at The University of Sydney, is...
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Feeling Unmotivated – And How to Deal With It

By: Danni SynotI have a confession to make. Sometimes I have days when I just can’t be bothered. I mean really can’t be bothered. I can’t be bothered with the dishes in the sink, or a trip to the shop. At times, a conversation with another human...
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Comparison Steals

By: Lorrene McClymontComparison is the fastest destroyer of calling, joy, and peace. When you compare your life, journey, talent, gifting, or calling to someone else’s, you will always find yourself lacking. Follow your journey Comparing yourself to others is so...
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Parenting

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartA shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects. Of course, we’ve known for many years about the importance of touch for the healthy physical and...
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

By: Collett Smart“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. It’s true! I really do love teenagers! Every year I get to spend a week in January...
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9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

By: Collett SmartNature is known to provide cognitive benefits and enhance our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, for some tweens, spending too much time on technology, sees them not getting enough exercise or spending enough time outdoors. So how do we help...
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Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

By: Steff Willis, 96fiveA recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online. The Australian Federal...
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Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People

By: Collett SmartWeekly news reports of traumatic images and stories of pain and destruction such as; natural disasters (bushfires, floods, volcanoes and earthquakes), the coronavirus, terrorist attacks, threats of war and shootings can cause great concern in...
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Michelle McLaughlin: Finding Hope After Losing a Child

By: Georgia FreeJanuary 6, 2014. Michelle McLaughlin was excited to be on holiday with her husband, children and parents-in-law, on NSW’s Central Coast. Little did Michelle know, an afternoon trip to the beach was about to become the worst day of her life.A...
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3 Strategies for Inoculating Girls Against Stress

By: Dr Justin CoulsonIt is generally well accepted that females experience greater levels of depression and anxiety than males. This is true, not only during adulthood, but also during adolescence.While there is a range of suggestions as to why – including the...
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Yippee! A Safe Streaming Site For Kids Unlike Any Other

By: Michael CrooksScreen-time for children in Australia has soared during the pandemic, and while there is no shortage of streaming services, not all of the content is appropriate for young minds.Now, in news that will come as a relief to parents and carers, a...
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Generation Alpha and Physical Wellbeing

By: McCrindleIn recent years, wellbeing has become a key focus in society. The most well-known aspect of personal wellbeing is physical health, and children have been taught about it for years, with physical education taught in most schools across Australia.Many...
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6 Surprising Self-Care Strategies that Work

By: Dr Justin CoulsonPicture this scenario: You’re opening up to a friend about the overwhelming challenges you face as you juggle your children and your multitudinous other responsibilities. You outline the weight of the burdens you carry. The kids, the job,...
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