Parents and caregivers shape the trajectory of optimal development for their children through each interaction. Continue reading “Parents and caregivers have an important role as their children’s first teachers in life”
Dance for PD bring the ‘magic and joy’ of dance around the world to those living with Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading Dance for PD are translating the art and science of dance for those with Parkinson’s disease
At 19, Addison Brasil had already lost his brother to cancer and his father suicide. After being in a car accident that left his close friend dead and his own walking ability limited, Addison learned of the importance of channeling grief, trauma, sadness, and anxiety as a man in a hyper-masculine society. Continue reading “Addison Brasil: Tethering an online community for men’s mental health”
Karese Laguerre spent years watching her children suffer with undiagnosed breathing issues with no clue on how to approach the issue. However, when she discovered myofunctional therapy and its healing powers, her children’s lives – and her very own life – were completely changed. Continue reading “Karese Laguerre: The facial personal trainer”
For Sondra Kornblatt, sleep isn’t just the last thing you do at the end of the day. Nor should it be what you take for granted. For Sondra, sleep is an essential part of our lives that need more attention than ever before. Continue reading “Sondra Kornblatt: Wake up call”
The real-life superhero that brings smiles to children in hospital and the homeless. Continue reading Yuri Williams: Life After Loss
Professor Claire Wakefield leads one of Australia’s largest psycho-oncology research groups that is working towards improving the quality of life of families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading “Prof Claire Wakefield is helping children with cancer and their families, ‘traverse the really scary, difficult time that is cancer treatment’”
Sarah Fisher starred in the role of a lifetime as her late best friend Carley Allison, a singer and an aspiring Olympic figure skater, in the 2017 film Kiss and Cry. Continue reading “What Sarah Fisher learnt about magic, friendship and true happiness after starring as her late best friend in Kiss and Cry”
Zaidee Turner, a 7-year old from Shepparton, Victoria, is the youngest organ and tissue donor in Australia’s history. Now more than a decade later she has the nation talking about the life-saving qualities of transplants through Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation. Continue reading “How 7-year old Zaidee Turner saved numerous lives and inspired Australia to speak about organ and tissue donation”
