Are Covid-19 Vaccines Safe If You’re Pregnant?

The Covid-19 Vaccines have caused much conversation, debate and indeed controversy as they roll out around Australia and the world. Are they safe? Which version is best? Do they really work? Indeed, the stream of questions around the Covid-19 Vaccines are seemingly endless. However, there's one that I know many women and men who are…

ByDr Raewyn Teirney05/08/20210Comments

Careers

Helping The Hospitality Sector Navigate The COVID Storm

A favourite pastime in Australia is to enjoy a nice meal or go out for a coffee or drink with friends and family. But due to the recurring snap lockdowns and ever-changing rules and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, many hospitality businesses have been left anxious and confused when it comes to being…

ByEmeric Brard16/07/20210Comments

Relationships Sex

How Coronavirus Is Changing the Dating Game

Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, were forced to stay inside our homes and change our everyday routines in drastic ways. Apart from impacting our social and professional lives, this also affected our romantic lives in quite an unexpected manner. We are no longer free to go to movies, restaurants, and traditional dates…

BySophia Smith10/12/20200Comments

Health News

Dr Michael Mosley On COVID-19: “There’s Reason To Hope That Science Will Find An Answer”

In our exclusive interview, author Dr Michael Mosley tells writer Michael Sheather that he believes we can hope for a COVID-19 vaccine to help end the pandemic. The coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is most widely known, is, by any measure, a formidable adversary. It is relentless, strong and travels and strikes by stealth.…

ByMichael Sheather17/08/20200Comments

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COVID-19 Is Not A Choice Between Young And Old

Natasha Chadwick, the CEO of NewDirection Care, and a leading advocate for change in the aged care industry, speaks out about the needs of our aged care residents in the wake of Victoria’s second wave coronavirus outbreak. “Older people who live in the aged care sector and the people who work in the aged care…

ByNatasha Chadwick08/08/20200Comments

Advice Health Relationships Wellness & Health

How To Support Our Ageing Loved Ones During Isolation

There is a lot of information out there about how to manage our ageing loved ones during COVID-19. Knowing that our elderly relatives are high risk can lead us to panic, which generally makes it more difficult for us to think methodically around the issues of duty, responsibility, rights and safety. To help…

ByElisabeth Shaw11/07/20200Comments

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The Story Of How Events Business Little Bird Took Flight

When I was younger I thought I would end up living in a small hippy town on the mid-north coast, running a vintage clothing store with a few mop-headed kids running around barefoot and surfing every afternoon after school. I can’t tell you when that dream changed but I fell into office work after deciding…

ByThe Carousel02/07/20200Comments

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How To Deal With Emotional Exhaustion During COVID-19

In many ways, our lives have become simpler, more reduced versions of what we have previously led. We are not having to deal with traffic, after school activities, hectic social obligations, or numerous face-to-face interactions. Yet this period has been surprisingly emotionally exhausting, and it isn’t the sort of tiredness that a good night’s sleep…

ByElisabeth Shaw26/06/20200Comments

Mood and Mind

CSIRO Dietitian Pennie McCoy Explains How To Get Your Health Back On Track

CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Pennie McCoy gives us her tips to stay healthy during Covid-19 lockdown period and beyond. Your life has been turned upside down, your routines (and patience!) are shot, and, is it just you, or does that fridge just seem to get closer every time you look at it? You’re not alone.…

ByPennie McCoy16/06/20200Comments

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Shelley Boyd: How COVID-19 Has Inspired More Creativity In My Furniture Design Business

As a business owner, with Showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, 2020 has certainly presented a unique set of challenges. However, like all challenges, I believe it is always important to always remain optimistic, pursue new opportunities and embrace change. We are a 20-year-old business with a very eclectic product range. Our showrooms are at…

ByShelley Boyd22/05/20200Comments