I have to admit that until recently, I had little interest or awareness of local politics. Embarrassingly, my dad is actually a political journalist, specialising in local politics. He even has two published books out on politics, that I haven’t read (soz dad). As I became older, I was slapped with the fact that politics...
Let’s just lay down the facts – women are f*cking phenomenal. Women having been pushing barriers since humanity began and pushing for progress in all fields. In a current era of uncertainty, now is the time to celebrate people breaking barriers and shaping the future (especially the voices that are less heard!) Below are some...
In the last few decades, female education rates have improved globally but economical, social and reproductive inequality is still stifling women and girls across the world. This doesn’t just impact women, it’s a global problem. This is also particularly an issue for indigenous women, women of colour and trans women, which requires the most attention...
Yes I know, most of us mere mortals can’t afford to shop at high-end designer shops, but maybe we should be following what they are doing? Personally, I’ve never really taken an interest in luxury brands, besides a second-hand handbag from Gucci (best find from Vinnies). My interest however has recently peaked, due to some...
I have the privilege to currently be living in Indonesia for two months, in a city called Semarang in Central Java. I am working on a community health placement as part of my Public Health masters and learning as much as possible about Indonesia. It is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever seen;...
Writer’s note: Sorry this post may seem depressing, but I’m aiming for it to educate and empower you all. Keep learning, have informed conversations and fight for change. It is also a call for health systems and professionals to integrate and collaborate with climate adaptation and resilience. With the global climate strikes showcasing millions of...
You may have heard about the current debate heating up across Australia; the movement to decriminalise abortion in NSW. The subject, as always, brings lots of opinions and confusion. What women do with their bodies has always been subject to controversy and emotion. The most recent global headlines that shocked the world focused on abortion...
I have lived in house shares for over 10 years, that’s right you heard correctly – 10 WHOLE YEARS. I have loved sharing a house; they have provided me a community of cherished friends, a high tolerance for dirty dishes and cheap rent across London, Manchester and Sydney. However, the time has finally arrived to...
The topic of gender equality brings up a lot of interesting discussions, from what gender equality is defined as, to the topic of sexual harassment disguised a jokes. The topic is an evolving beast that requires more than “a female on the brochure” approach. As a 28-year-old female, I’ve had over 10 years of good...
Wouldn’t it be great if every dollar we put towards a purchase from a company, we knew it wasn’t just causing zero harm but, also going towards something beneficial for people or the planet? Well, there’s actually a credible certification and community called B Corp to show that a business is using business as a...
A week or so ago, UK-based brand Missguided (which also markets to Australia now) announced the launch of bikinis for £1 (approx $1.80 AUD). Now, are we really surprised that the tacky, fast-fashion online brand Missguided are basically giving away clothes and using z-listed celebrities to promote them on Instagram? Well actually…yes I am. This...
With the recent disgusting news about Alabama’s abortion bill coming in, I’ve had about all I can take of old white men dictating what women can do with their bodies. Let’s face it, if men could have abortions there would be clinics on every corner and women wouldn’t say sh*t. Combine this with the newly...