I hope my daughters will look inside their hearts and question why they choose what they do. I hope they might grow up to think about how their actions impact the people around them. I hope they will know deep down there is so much more in this life for them that they won't want to risk their vibrant, precious life for 'just a bit of fun'.
Read MoreParent Pleasing
Not seeing eye to eye with your folks or other people in authority over you is often unavoidable as you adjust to changes in yourself and sometimes begin to see life differently from them.
Read Moretips from a pro - the job interview
With 28 years of experience in the recruitment, training and management game, Natasha is one woman worth listening to when it comes to landing a job.
Read MoreChoose to be Worthy
I'm an extrovert, a public speaker, a debater, a singer and a history lover. These are some of the labels I've been given - the positive ones. I could possibly start a list of negative ones, but truthfully I don't remember them!
Read MoreNo Regrets High
Depending on who you sit next to, high school can be difficult to get through without too many bruises, scratches or regrets. These tips have helped me survive.
Read MoreCurvy Gem
Now my back is fine I can run and jump and my back is a lot stronger than it used to be. I do love to reflect on the times when my back wasn't as strong and now I'm so thankful to have a straight back!
Read MoreChloe's Kicking Goals
Chloe.
It's such a fun game and keeps you happy and fit. It's an awesome feeling when you score and everyone cheers and congratulates you. I love is having the ball at your feet and knowing that there will be people around you to support you, both on the sideline and on the court.
Read MoreGroovy Grandfolks - Nancy
Do the little things every day. They are just as important as the big things. Do two things you dislike on your list before allowing yourself the luxury of doing one thing you do like. Dig your ditches and the rain will come.
Read MoreHello lovely Emily
Painting is what I do in my downtime. I really enjoy time by myself, so a cuppa, my paintbrush and my own company make a pretty good combo.
Read MoreA Model of Generosity
Photo by Koro Designs.
This is Emily, a 17-year-old girl from Queensland. She wrote to us about her experience entering an international beauty pageant called Face of the Globe and after meeting this down to earth, passionate young women we had to share her story.
Read MoreReflect. Refocus. Restart.
Sophie.
Sometimes I can get pretty carried away. I think I’ll be someone entirely different this year - hoorah! - only to get halfway through and realise I am still me - bother!
Read MoreBrooke's Books - Top Summer Reads
Some of my fondest holiday memories are lying on my bed, reading in the sweltering summer heat… with the fan on full blast!
Read MoreReal anxiety stories
While I still feel anxious now and then, I have the skills to identify it and deal with it before it becomes too much.
Read MoreRemember to Breathe
Everybody feels anxious sometimes, especially when faced with unfamiliar, dangerous or stressful situations. Anxiety can include body signals such as ‘butterflies’, a sinking feeling, tense or uncomfortable feelings, or ‘nerves’.
Read MoreBack-to-School Inspiration - Movies to Watch
Three neat films to get you inspired and feeling full of strength to face the school year!
Read MoreGroovy Grandfolks - Linda
I grew up on a dairy farm, when dairying was done by hand, homework done by kerosene lighting, and washing done by boiling clothes in a copper vat.
Read MoreTie Dye Those Formal Blues
I didn't have the money to go to my formal. I didn’t have a dress. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I obviously couldn’t go.
Read MoreFor the love of letters
Gemma Black is a pretty impressive lady! As a professional calligrapher, she has worked on manuscripts of incredible national significance, including the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous People and the National Apology for Forced Adoption.
Read MoreThe Girl With No Hair
Sarah Peters is no stranger to standing out. At age five she was diagnosed with alopecia, an auto-immune disease that caused all the hair on her head to fall out.
Read MoreWishes With Michelle
Photo by Christopher Ian
Creating art is a way of expressing myself, processing life events and communicating what is important to me. I love the way it makes me feel.
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