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

Part 1: Death & Meaningful GoodbyesWhy Meaningful Goodbyes Matter More Than We Realise Most of us don’t talk about death until we are forced to. And when someone we love…

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NDIS Framework Changes and What This Means for Allied Health

When we talk about the NDIS, one thing is always front of mind: independence. For participants, independence looks different depending…

Think WISE: Supporting Mental Health in Residential Aged Care

When someone enters a residential aged care home, the transition is rarely simple. It means leaving behind a familiar home,…

But I Didn’t Know… period pain isn’t normal.

I used to think period pain was normal. That the stabbing cramps, the exhaustion that left me curled in bed,…

But I Didn’t Know: What Type 1 Diabetes Looks Like in a Toddler

On a warm Friday evening, Lia noticed her 11-month-old daughter Violet was breathing harder than usual. She did what many…

But I didn’t know… Cancer doesn’t always look like the movies

When you picture cancer, you might imagine dramatic hospital scenes, visible weight loss, and a sudden, unmistakable decline. Alicia’s story…

But I Didn’t Know… she didn’t need to miss school for something she can’t control

Some students quietly disappear from class, sport, or excursions, not because they’re sick or unprepared, but because they don’t have…

People with Purpose: Dr. Chloe Lim

Can play and science help kids enjoy fruits and vegetables? Dr. Chloe Lim is betting on it and judging by…

But I didn’t know… my mum needed me to tell her to brush her teeth!

A dental health awareness week feature with mobile dental hygienist Brenda FryWe grow up being told to brush our teeth.…

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But I Didn’t Know… Housing Is Already Recognised as a Right Elsewhere

The ACT Legislative Assembly will debate the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill. If passed, the…

People with Purpose: Ben Drysdale

You don’t need to be a musician to write a song. You don’t need to…

People with Purpose: Cal Bruton OAM

This July, something powerful is happening in Broome led by Canberra’s Cal Bruton OAM. Kids…

People With Purpose: Chrystale Langford

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