“Seeing 30,000 people turn out on the streets for the peace march after her murder and seeing the way that people were engaging around issues affecting women.” Renee Carr. We are living in a unique moment in Australia’s history. Family violence is … Continue reading
“The few things you are afraid of, you’ve just built up a perception of it, it’s entirely a mental game.” Holly Ransom. At the time of writing, Holly Ransom’s last tweet reads: “fitness friends, I need to pick up a wetsuit … Continue reading
“I’ve had to push through lots of fear: literal fear for my safety but also fear of failure. The worst thing I can do for me – for my mental and emotional health – is not do it.” Zoe Daniel. … Continue reading
The When Liz Dawes was caring for her 17-year-old son Robert Connor during his brain cancer battle she received an anonymous delivery of flowers with a note attached. It read: Be fearless. This random act of kindness infused her with the strength she … Continue reading
“If you just watch an indigenous performer’s feet and their tactile relationship with the surface you’ll understand the connection an indigenous person has to country.” Frances Rings. When Indigenous dancer and acclaimed choreographer Frances Rings uttered these words during … Continue reading
“Women have an incredible capacity to put aside the political and religious differences that might divide them, where there is a cause that they care about and they can rally.” Hagar Australia CEO Jo Pride. Hagar Australia combines the nous … Continue reading
“Dignity is within and is nothing to do with the people surrounding you; it’s very much what you have in yourself, how you cultivate yourself.” Allegra Hicks. The more we’re bombarded by images and e-noise, the more I find … Continue reading
As managing director of Twitter Australia, Karen Stocks is used to talking in 140 characters or less. I convinced her to say a little more. Here, she shares what it’s like to work for the social media juggernaut and how … Continue reading
“I’ve gone from modelling to a body advocate and just being able to tell girls, “here’s my story, here’s what I think about my body, you can take my advice or leave it but I still want to hold your … Continue reading
“The great thing is all the downs make the ups so much brighter and so much fresher again. The potholes are great, I appreciate them in hindsight.” Colleen Hewett, Queen of Pop. Colleen Hewett has nailed the ‘longevity’ thing. Loved … Continue reading