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How Christians Are Helping Ukrainian Refugees In Hungary

How Christians Are Helping Ukrainian Refugees In Hungary

Apr 12, 2022 | News

Akos Balogh spoke to a Hungarian Christian aid worker to hear about the 350,000 Ukrainian refugees in Hungary and how they’re being supported.

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A Fatal Flaw at The Heart of Evolutionary Morality

A Fatal Flaw at The Heart of Evolutionary Morality

Mar 30, 2022 | Faith

Our secular culture often uses evolution to explain why we’re moral creatures, and why we’re outraged at injustice. But the theory has a fatal flaw.

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7 Reflections on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

7 Reflections on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Mar 22, 2022 | News

War should not drive us to despair, but help us yearn for the new creation, writes Akos Balogh, in this reflection on the invasion of Ukraine.

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How Not To Fight Cancel Culture

How Not To Fight Cancel Culture

Oct 18, 2021 | Lifestyle

When threatened with ‘cancellation’, how do we keep from fighting outrage with outrage, hate with hate, cancellation with counter-cancellation?

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4 Big Lies Christians Believe In Our Fracturing Age

4 Big Lies Christians Believe In Our Fracturing Age

Sep 28, 2021 | Faith

These lies drive how we think about the world, how we talk, and how we act, especially toward those who think differently to us.

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What Happens If We Lose Religious Freedom? Here’s What Few People Realise

What Happens If We Lose Religious Freedom? Here’s What Few People Realise

Jul 21, 2021 | Faith

While there are obvious consequences for Christians, Churches, and other ministries, there is another consequence that few people realise.

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10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Having Good Mental Health

10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Having Good Mental Health

May 28, 2021 | Lifestyle

After my panic attack on that small aircraft, part of me didn’t ever want to fly again. This is what I learnt on the journey of responding well to anxiety.

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A Father’s Letter To His Daughter (About Living In a World That Degrades Women)

A Father’s Letter To His Daughter (About Living In a World That Degrades Women)

May 24, 2021 | Parenting

Part of me wishes I didn’t have to write this letter. I wish we lived in a world where all men treated all women with dignity and respect, at all times.

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5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians

5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians

May 14, 2021 | Faith

A book focusing on the experience of persecuted Christians can help Western Christians prepare for a future in which religious freedom is severely eroded.

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A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)

A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)

Apr 28, 2021 | Parenting

I’m writing to make you aware of what your female family members and friends are up against. And how you should respond, especially as males.

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – Movie Review

By: City Bible Forum and Reel DialogueRumours of Nicolas Cage’s gradual demise have become legendary throughout the years. Some may be true, but the reality is that most of us will never know everything that has happened in the life of the Academy Award-winning...
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Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time”

By: Michael CrooksFor the first time in 11 years, interest rates increased. Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) pushed the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 35 basis points. This means that most home loans will rise by .25 per cent per year. The...
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You Ought To Be Congratulated!

By: Helen CarrIn 2019/2020 I wrote a novel. Yes, I finally finished writing the 90000-word manuscript I had sitting in my head for years. Thank you, you’re too kind. No, seriously, hold your applause; because the truth is, it’s not very good…but it...
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Sorry Always Seems To Be the Hardest Word

By: City Bible ForumIs it a mistake to say sorry, especially to your work colleagues? That’s certainly a popular view – apologising reveals weakness, a lack of confidence, the kind of traits that will never help you get ahead. But is that really true? On...
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Time to Choose: Your Guide to Election 2022

By: Michael CrooksSharpen your pencils – the 45th Australian Federal Election is less than two weeks away. Australians will go to the polls on Saturday, May 21, to decide which party will be in government for the next three years.The Coalition of the Liberals...
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‘Generation For Ever’ – When You Follow Jesus

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezI’m excited to tell you that I belong to Generation For Ever! What generation do you belong to? Just in case you don’t remember all the different terms for recent generations, they go like this:Baby boomers were born between 1946 and...
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How’s Your Judgement? Here’s 3 Patterns You Might Recognise

By: Michael McQueenWe all consider ourselves to be fairly sound judges. When faced with problems or challenges, we tend to trust our judgements and rely on our estimations, believing that we are immune to the biases and mental manipulations that others experience. In...
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Mustard Vinaigrette

By: Susan JoyThis tangy mustard dressing is an easy and versatile dressing for almost any salad. It also goes well over steamed vegetables, giving them a boost of extra flavour.Serves: 1/2 cup (125ml) | Prep Time: 00:05 | Cooking Time: 00:00Ingredients 1/4 cup olive...
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“Was I Good to You?” – US Actor Kevin Quinn Says This Should Be Your Life’s Legacy

By: Laura BennettNo matter how old we are, at some point in life all of us face the reality of our own mortality and the finite amount of time we have on earth. Maybe it’s morbid but it’s an epiphany that can drastically change how we approach each day,...
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The Influences Shaping Gen Alpha, and Why Their Future Is Bright

By: McCrindleGeneration Alpha describes the generation born between the years of 2010 and 2024. While the times affect us all, the impacts are greater when experienced in our formative years.  The age at which we’re exposed to a new technology or...
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Planting Flowers in Wartime, Ukraine

By: Stephen McAlpinePeople are planting flowers in Kyiv. Spring is coming. In the midst of all the chaos, horror and death that the Russian invasion has inflicted on Kyiv, there is something beautiful about people planting flowers in wartorn Kyiv.As The...
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‘Lismore Draws’ Art Initiative Brings Hope to Flood Affected Kids

By: Justin RouillonWhen Matt Knight visited his hometown of Lismore following the first round of flooding that the town received, he knew he wanted to make a long term difference to kids who’d lost everything in the record breaking floodwaters. The dad still has...
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‘Lismore Draws’ Art Initiative Brings Hope to Flood Affected Kids

By: Justin RouillonWhen Matt Knight visited his hometown of Lismore following the first round of flooding that the town received, he knew he wanted to make a long term difference to kids who’d lost everything in the record breaking floodwaters. The dad still has...
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Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Keep Secrets

By: Michael McQueenA few years ago, I was running a strategy workshop with the leadership team of a global medical device firm. As we explored the disruptions that were impacting their business most, one came up that I hadn’t previously considered. An audience...
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‘A Lasting Tale’ Helps Families to Capture Our Elders Memories

By: Laura BennettThese days we are inundated with pictures of our everyday lives. Sure, our social media may only capture the highlights, but as you scroll back through your phone’s camera roll, most of us would have a fairly good diary of key millstones, family...
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“Jesus Changed My Life” – Rapper and Producer Jack Shares his Story

By: yesHEisJack is a rapper, music producer and a passionate Jesus-man. He came to faith after leaving school and moving away from his hometown. After returning home, Jack found it challenging to reconnect with his previous circle of friends…Jack:My friend that...
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The Bad Guys – Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue and City Bible ForumIn a world where humans and animals coexist, a legendary group of criminals collectively called ‘The Bad Guys’ roams the streets.  The diabolical team is led by pick-pocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell) with...
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Spiritual Practices Valued by Australians During Crisis

By: 96fiveThe majority of Australians believe there is a connection between spirituality and wellbeing, and that using spiritual practices during tough times is important. Nearly seven in ten Australians thought spiritual practices were important during the recent...
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‘Nope Speed’ – Moving So Fast That You Fall Apart… Sound Familiar?

By: Third Space, City Bible ForumI love watching the Slow Mo Guys on YouTube. There is something so appealing about watching destruction at 28,500 frames per second. They spin an apple faster and faster until they find the apple’s ‘nope-speed’ of...
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The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartA shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects. Of course, we’ve known for many years about the importance of touch for the healthy physical and...
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Faith

Jesus Takes the Worry Out of Worship

By: Stephen McAlpineI’ve taken the opportunity during an extended, and gloriously sunny, beachside holiday to plough through the Pentateuch.Genesis was a riveting read, as was most of Exodus.Then we get a bit bogged down.  Lots and lots of worship...
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“Embracing My Past Helps me Share About Jesus”—Jesse

By: yesHEisJesse is a life coach—passionate about skateboarding and Jesus. We talked to him about his story and how he uses his past to change people’s future… Jesse:“So, growing up out in Western Sydney was a bit rough. After going through a...
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“Jesus Changed My Life” – Rapper and Producer Jack Shares his Story

By: yesHEisJack is a rapper, music producer and a passionate Jesus-man. He came to faith after leaving school and moving away from his hometown. After returning home, Jack found it challenging to reconnect with his previous circle of friends…Jack:My friend that...
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Spiritual Practices Valued by Australians During Crisis

By: 96fiveThe majority of Australians believe there is a connection between spirituality and wellbeing, and that using spiritual practices during tough times is important. Nearly seven in ten Australians thought spiritual practices were important during the recent...
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What Pandemic? Australians Return to Worship in Church

By: Michael CrooksAttendance at religious services in Australia is back to normal, according to new research. While attendance levels dropped sharply in line with the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the levels have returned to that of pre-pandemic time.According to...
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A Fatal Flaw at The Heart of Evolutionary Morality

By: Akos BaloghOur secular culture often uses Evolution to explain why we’re moral creatures. It’s popularised by thinkers like evolutionary Psychologist Jonathan Haidt or author Steven Pinker. Evolution has given us our morality, we’re told,...
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Women’s Justice and Mercy Ministries: Celebrating the Church’s Unsung Heroes

By: Amy ChengWomen are often the unsung heroes in the church, with their work behind the scenes often going unnoticed, but a new podcast and ebook are hoping to change that. The podcast, More Than a Cake Stall, was launched by Jericho Road, the mercy ministry arm...
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Made For Heaven

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWhen I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too (John 14:3, CEB). My wife made an interesting observation the other day; something that I’d never really thought about...
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If I’m Anxious, Does That Make My Faith Weak? – Author Nikki Thompson

By: Laura BennettWhen you believe so strongly in the goodness of God and the peace that Jesus brings to our lives, what do you – when as a person of faith – you also experience deep, unrelenting anxiety that doesn’t seem to lift?  Are you a...
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Christian Growth Comes Down to Daily Habits Says Pastor Justin Kendrick

By: Laura BennettIs there a way to measure your spiritual growth? Central to the Christian faith is a desire to become more Christ-like and see our lives reflect Jesus’ character, peace and intuition. But how do we know we’re getting any closer to that...
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Entertainment

‘Lego Masters’ “Brickman” Still Loves Getting Lego for Christmas

By: Steff WillisRyan McNaught has what most people would consider to be a dream job. Despite getting paid to play with Lego on a daily basis through the hit show Lego Masters, Ryan McNaught aka “The Brickman” still loves receiving a Lego set for...
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Helen Smallbone, ‘Mum’ to 3 Grammy Winners – Releases Her Memoir

By: Jess DrummondHelen Smallbone has had a remarkable life, marked by leaps of faith, family adventures, internationally-renowned music, and travels spanning many kilometres. The mother of seven (including Grammy Award-winning artists Rebecca St James, and Joel...
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Back to the Future – Sales of Vinyl Overtake the CD

By: Justin RouillonThe Australian recorded music industry hit a 15-year high in 2021 according to a recent report from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). And although video, digital streaming and subscriptions services make up the vast amount with...
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Blessing Offor Says Look to Brighter Days During Dark Times

By: By: Jess DrummondSinger-songwriter Blessing Offor has a remarkable story to tell. Born in Nigeria with almost complete blindness in his left eye, Blessing moved to the United States at the age of six with his uncle, in the hopes of receiving optimal...
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The Bad Guys – Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue and City Bible ForumIn a world where humans and animals coexist, a legendary group of criminals collectively called ‘The Bad Guys’ roams the streets.  The diabolical team is led by pick-pocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell) with...
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CODA: With Three Oscars, This Film’s Making Waves

By: City Bible Forum and Reel DialogueAs CODA opened at the Sundance Film Festival, director Sian Heder (Tallulah) could not have imagined how her film would make so much noise – and go on to win three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and...
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Grief and Growing up Explored in ‘The Adam Project’

By: City Bible ForumSome film projects can be labelled as ‘getting the band back together.’ The Adam Project has the production team of Free Guy connecting with the world of 13 Going on 30.  This could also be said of the...
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True Crime and Faith, in ‘Evil Good’ – the Feature Film Debut of Hillsong Channel

By: Laura BennettThe true crime genre has taken off in recent years. In the last few months alone we’ve seen people get duped through online dating (The Tinder Swindler), cheated out of multiple millions by cunning imposters (Inventing Anna) and have their lives...
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Brooke Ligertwood Describes New Album SEVEN in 7 Words

By: Steff Willis, 96fiveBrooke Ligertwood discusses life, the joy of raising kids, her favourite tracks and the process of recording a live worship album. A live album felt like the only choice for her new music as Brooke wanted to remind people of the sound...
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Turning Great Into Brilliant: For King & Country Aim High on New Album

By: Justin Rouillon, 96fiveBon Scott was right – it is a long way to the top… but at every twist and turn of the for KING & COUNTRY saga, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been by each other’s side. That long road started with move...
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Lifestyle

Mustard Vinaigrette

By: Susan JoyThis tangy mustard dressing is an easy and versatile dressing for almost any salad. It also goes well over steamed vegetables, giving them a boost of extra flavour.Serves: 1/2 cup (125ml) | Prep Time: 00:05 | Cooking Time: 00:00Ingredients 1/4 cup olive...
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‘Self-Care is Vital in the Unrelenting News Cycle’

By: Laura BennettWhatever your diet of news consumption was before the pandemic, it’s likely in the last three years you’ve watched more updates, press conferences, and alerts about natural disasters and world events than in previous ones. Collectively,...
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The Metaverse Will Mean More to Gen Alpha Than Any Other Generation

By: McCrindleMark Zuckerberg recently announced the arrival of ‘Meta’ – a parent company that will house the stable of products and companies owned by the tech giant to allow autonomy between each product under a larger, purposeful banner.This...
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‘Nope Speed’ – Moving So Fast That You Fall Apart… Sound Familiar?

By: Third Space, City Bible ForumI love watching the Slow Mo Guys on YouTube. There is something so appealing about watching destruction at 28,500 frames per second. They spin an apple faster and faster until they find the apple’s ‘nope-speed’ of...
Read More

4 Ways We Will Wear Tomorrow’s Wearable Tech

By: Michael McQueenAs innovations continue to proliferate, technology is being increasingly integrated with the human body.  Elon Musk’s Neuralink vision epitomises this, with the possibility of a computer-brain interface becoming more and more possible by...
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“A Good Night’s Sleep Starts as Soon as We Wake Up,” Says Sleep Researcher

By: Amy ChengThe amount of light we’re exposed to during the day can impact our quality of sleep, an academic researching circadian systems has said. Dr Jacob Crouse, a post-doctoral research fellow at the Brain and Mind Centre at The University of Sydney, is...
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Feeling Unmotivated – And How to Deal With It

By: Danni SynotI have a confession to make. Sometimes I have days when I just can’t be bothered. I mean really can’t be bothered. I can’t be bothered with the dishes in the sink, or a trip to the shop. At times, a conversation with another human...
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Comparison Steals

By: Lorrene McClymontComparison is the fastest destroyer of calling, joy, and peace. When you compare your life, journey, talent, gifting, or calling to someone else’s, you will always find yourself lacking. Follow your journey Comparing yourself to others is so...
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Everything You Need to Know About Cassava Flour – With Paleo Friendly Recipes

By: Susan JoyCassava flour is a paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, vegan and nut-free, baking flour. This flour is made from the root vegetable cassava. I’ve put this guide together about cassava flour as it’s not a well-known flour in our country. It...
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Grab Your Confidence

By: Lorrene McClymontConfidence is a funny thing…..when we have it we can conquer the world, when we don’t have it we approach things differently, we are intimidated and scared to step out into new things. So many times, I have looked at someone and...
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Parenting

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartA shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects. Of course, we’ve known for many years about the importance of touch for the healthy physical and...
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

By: Collett Smart“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. It’s true! I really do love teenagers! Every year I get to spend a week in January...
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9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

By: Collett SmartNature is known to provide cognitive benefits and enhance our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, for some tweens, spending too much time on technology, sees them not getting enough exercise or spending enough time outdoors. So how do we help...
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Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

By: Steff Willis, 96fiveA recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online. The Australian Federal...
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Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People

By: Collett SmartWeekly news reports of traumatic images and stories of pain and destruction such as; natural disasters (bushfires, floods, volcanoes and earthquakes), the coronavirus, terrorist attacks, threats of war and shootings can cause great concern in...
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Michelle McLaughlin: Finding Hope After Losing a Child

By: Georgia FreeJanuary 6, 2014. Michelle McLaughlin was excited to be on holiday with her husband, children and parents-in-law, on NSW’s Central Coast. Little did Michelle know, an afternoon trip to the beach was about to become the worst day of her life.A...
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Generation Alpha and Physical Wellbeing

By: McCrindleIn recent years, wellbeing has become a key focus in society. The most well-known aspect of personal wellbeing is physical health, and children have been taught about it for years, with physical education taught in most schools across Australia.Many...
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6 Surprising Self-Care Strategies that Work

By: Dr Justin CoulsonPicture this scenario: You’re opening up to a friend about the overwhelming challenges you face as you juggle your children and your multitudinous other responsibilities. You outline the weight of the burdens you carry. The kids, the job,...
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The Changing Role of Fathers

By: McCrindleThose tasked with the important job of parenting Generation Alpha are likely to be those of Generations X and Y. While most Baby Boomers were shaped in households where fewer mums worked outside the home, today the majority of parents are two-income...
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Empowering Our Kids For Community

By: Robert GarrettEmpowerment is a concept synonymous with our times. We hear a lot about the empowerment of women, teens, and other groups in society. But I’m not entirely sure we all share the same understanding of what empowerment means.As a parent, I want to...
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