Friends for Good - Combating loneliness Paid Members Public
Loneliness can be defined as the state of distress we experience arising from a lack of meaningful social connection in our lives. We are experiencing loneliness in increasing numbers, and it is an issue that crosses the boundaries of culture and age and can have serious consequences for both our
Writing, reading and giving back - R.A. Spratt's literacy advocacy Paid Members Public
R.A. Spratt has a knack for making young readers laugh, think and fall in love with stories. She has created beloved series, such as Friday Barnes, Girl Detective and The Adventures of Nanny Piggins. She is also the author of Epically Good Greek Myths (March 2025), which is based
Evolving together - Katrina Samios’ journey with the Financial Basics Foundation Paid Members Public
Katrina Samios’ journey with the Financial Basics Foundation started just two years after its inception. In 2004, she consulted with the charity and was inspired by a shared deep commitment to programs and initiatives that empower young people to be the best they can be. In 2011, she was appointed
Shifting the narrative - Lisa Cox OAM’s fight for disability inclusion Paid Members Public
In the intersection of business, media and disability advocacy stands Lisa Cox OAM, an internationally awarded thought leader, TEDx speaker, author and consultant who has dedicated her life to changing the narrative surrounding disability. After overcoming personal medical challenges, including surviving two near-death experiences, Cox’s journey to become a
Inclusion in the performing arts Paid Members Public
The performance art and media world can be a very exclusive environment, and it is even more difficult for people living with disabilities. As the program manager of Stars and the Moon, Tyla Chapman is part of a theatre group that aims to include people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Amy Louise Ruffle and Parkinson’s advocacy Paid Members Public
For Amy Louise Ruffle – actor, producer, comedian and ambassador for the Shake It Up Australia Foundation – the motivation to contribute comes from a deeply personal place: supporting a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease...
Some critical info from Catherine Ashton Paid Members Public
When a car accident in 2019 forced Catherine Ashton to leave her role as a producer of major events in Victoria, she felt lost. Soon after, the loss of a close family friend made Ashton realise the need for a platform that allows people to document their end-of-life choices and
Breaking barriers - Emma Kearney on and off the field Paid Members Public
As an AFLW premiership captain and the only player to be named an All-Australian every season since the competition’s inception, Emma Kearney has continually pushed boundaries. But her contributions extend far beyond the football field. As an ambassador for Ladder, a charity that supports young people to level the
