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From exile to advocacy: Meet Canberra woman Nilofar Ebrahimi.

For Nilofar Ebrahimi, education has never been only about delivering information. It is a way to help someone…

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And Still

She is with a group of children. They are creating something together. A book, as it turns out.…

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But I didn’t know… hepatitis testing could be this easy

There are some health checks most of us know to ask for. Blood pressure. Cholesterol. Iron. Vitamin D.…

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The Facts: ACT Minister Reshuffle

Rachel Stephen-Smith has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister and Caitlin Tough has joined the ACT Cabinet following Yvette…

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Programs for girls, young women and women in Canberra

Find a place to connect, build confidence, try something new or take your next step. Canberra is home…

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Food Relief Canberra: Where to Find Free Food, Food Pantries and Emergency Food Assistance

Food Relief Canberra | Free Food, Food Pantries & Emergency Assistance Guide (2026)

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A house that should not be empty!

There is something deeply unsettling about walking through a house built for care and knowing it may soon…

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Challenging Ableism at Work: Raising the Standard for Everyone

When Wayne Herbert walks into a room, you notice more than the fabulous sparkling shoes. You notice the…

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The Words Don’t Have to Be Perfect. They Just Have to Be Said.

New resources are now available to help you have one of life's most important conversations about suicide. Have…

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When a young person is struggling, MindMap can help families find the next step

There are moments in parenting, teaching, coaching, caring or grandparenting when you can feel the ground shift. A…

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But I Didn’t Know… You Could Spend Time With Your Person After They Died

Why Meaningful Goodbyes Matter More Than We Realise Most of us don’t talk about death until we are…

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Some Scientifically Fabulous Canberra Women Rewriting the Future.

Rewriting the Future, One Story at a Time There is a quiet revolution happening in how we understand…

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Not Just Treatment, But a Way Back to Life

When you are young, the world is meant to be opening up. Study, friendships, identity, independence. But for…

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Coercive control is not new, but some languages are still catching up

One of the most grounding reminders from the EmpowerHer panel was that coercive control is not a new…

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Digital Health Record: Big Promises, Real Impact… But What Does It Mean for You?

The ACT Government has released its first report on the Digital Health Record (DHR), sharing how the system…

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