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How Aussies Are Feeling About Christmas This Year

Although setbacks were faced by many Australians this year, there is a prevailing sense of optimism as we approach the Christmas season.

Lifeline Releases Free Mental Health Guide for Holiday Season

Lifeline has a hub of articles, quizzes, testimonials and resources to help us have a healthier, happier holiday season.

How To Be Pool Safe in Summer

Kidz Alive reminds us that pool gate safety and supervision are key to having a fun summer in the pool this year.

A Day of Inclusion: “Cherish Our Role”

The International Day of People with Disability offers a time of celebration and inclusion.

Connection is Essential to Australia’s Longevity Boom

Australia’s ageing population means a need for connection and community as well as skilled and dedicated aged care workers.

How to Stop an Outage Becoming an Outrage

While crises will inevitably occur, they do not need to come at the cost of credibility, writes Michael McQueen.

Don’t be Fooled, Domestic Violence is a Christian Issue Too

On average in Australia, one woman dies every week at the hands of a current or former partner, and we will soon surpass the annual average.

What is a Zalpha?

A Zalpha is a term used to describe those born on the cusp of these two generations – Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

How to Approach Sale Season Ethically

Baptist World Aid’s Australian Ethical Consumer Report for 2023 provides a comprehensive look at the Australian consumer landscape.

Screen and Social Media Use Amongst Young Aussies

Three quarters of Gen Z and 72% of Gen Y indicate they struggle spending too much time on screens and technology.

How Remembrance Day and WW2 Gave Me Moral Clarity about Israel/Hamas War

While I respect Obama in many ways, I have concerns about his popular view that ‘nobody’s hands are clean’ in the Israel-Hamas war.

Black Friday: What You Need to Know

The Christmas shopping season is set to kick-off with a weekend spending frenzy toward the end of November.

26-Year-Old Joey Fry’s Mission to End Loneliness Epidemic

“There’s been an accident – you’ve lost your leg”. Joey Fry’s tragedy leads to exploration of loneliness in ‘The Great Separation’.

Jewish People are Increasingly Terrified. And Christians Should Take Note

Since the October 7 massacre of Israelis by Hamas, the attacks on Jewish people outside of Israel have increased.

When Death Starts to Take Our Friends

Matthew Perry’s death sobers us. It reminds us of the fleeting nature of life and the fading nature of beauty.

Australia’s Ageing Population and the Future

The aged care sector in Australia faces both a challenge and an opportunity. By 2050, it may need a workforce twice its current size.

How Young Australians are Shaping the Future of Shopping

Young Australians are increasingly becoming ‘identity consumers,’ using their purchasing choices to express personal values and identity.

10 Reflections on a Divided World: Israel, and The Voice to Parliament

As I’ve thought about the various issues, here are 10 of my reflections on the Voice, and on the Israel situation.