Gladstone’s much loved Festival of Summer is back and bigger than ever, expanding to run across the entire summer school holiday period from 13 December through to 26 January. Previously held as a one week event for young people aged 11 to 17, the Festival of Summer...
Homelessness isn’t something that just happens to “other people”. It can touch any one of us, at any time—and in a country as wealthy as Australia, it’s a reality we can and must change. According to Professor and author Cameron Parsell, “The presence of homelessness...
Low self-esteem isn’t just about lacking confidence. It’s deeper than that. It’s about carrying around a quiet ache that says, “I’m not enough.” It’s the internal narrative that keeps whispering that you don’t measure up, that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or destined...
If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely. “Instead of just watching over their kids,” says conflict strategist Sarah Blake, “lawnmower parents step in and remove every obstacle.” They make life smoother and safer, but at a cost....
Every couple has moments where something small suddenly turns into a big argument. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. As Kate Ryan from Focus on the Family said, “That is every relationship known to man… they’re in good company.” The good news? There’s...
