Ode to the Paramedics at BDO
I couldn’t help but think that these paramedics, doctors and nurses might just have been the best act of the day.
Surviving abuse: Debra Barry’s story
Debra Barry thought the abuse she had routinely endured was normal until the age of 14.
Brisbane homeless find ‘Common Ground’
Last week I met two formerly homeless women, Leona and Kellie. I was surprised that they were very much like me, ordinary Australians who, through an unfortunate set of life circumstances, had found themselves homeless.
Breaking all records
Have you ever wanted to break a world record? Well, it is as simple as sitting in your armchair and balancing a plastic bowl.
I am
Described as the ‘greatest pharmaceutical disaster in history’, the Thalidomide morning-sickness pill tragically changed the lives of many families.
Comedy on the Gold Coast – Tim Ferguson style.
“I wasn’t really funny as a kid and I had to become funny fairly quickly because I went to nine schools.”
I am more than you see
I am happy I am me… warts and all.
Cancer loss sparks 40,000km charity ride
Best mates Jimmy Leahey-Butler and Christopher Ryan are embarking on a six-month motorbike journey from the tip of North America to the southernmost point of South America.
Nauru: They would have made the attempt anyway
Mark Isaacs has just returned from spending ten months on Nauru working with the Salvation Army.
It is what it is
Marlena Katene is an average young woman with the usual dreams, hopes and fears. Marlena also has what she calls a “unique point of difference”.