Category Archives: Education

‘Lion’ A long way home…a story that lingers

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

Today, I saw the much publicised film ‘Lion.’ Based on a true story, the film delivers credibility and impact, certainly did for me anyway. You know when a book or film lingers in your thoughts well after you leave the theatre or put down the book?  Well, … Continue reading →

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Hope Farm by Peggy Frew

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

Recently, I read this gripping and jagged book by Peggy Frew. Originally I loved the name of the book, it sort of intrigued me but when I started to turn the pages it clearly became the characters that engaged me from the … Continue reading →

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Big space outside my little space

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

I always love it when I spend time in another place with other people, especially if they live very different lives. This week-end was one of those times. I spent the week-end on a farming property in rural Victoria. Gum … Continue reading →

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Sexism, alive and well

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Yesterday was one of those days. A day that pierced the wall of false contentment and well-being. It started like any other day, listening to the ABC, going to the gym, attending to a few chores and putting off overdue work … Continue reading →

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Finding the time we need

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

Over the years I don’t think I’ve been very good at appreciating or perhaps valuing time to do the smaller things in life that matter. Most of us I guess, have commitments and responsibilities that gobble up precious hours. I know I have … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to think about…and harder to act perhaps

Posted on December 11, 2015 by

It’s hard to think about the fact that so many people in the world are in difficult, if not dangerous situations right this moment. It’s hard to think about people who have fled persecution and harm and are now locked away in detention … Continue reading →

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Rosalie Ham and ‘The Dressmaker’

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

Today I saw the film ‘The Dressmaker’ and I loved it. Quite a few years ago I read Rosalie Ham’s book ‘The Dressmaker’ and I loved that too. So I couldn’t wait to see this depiction on the big screen. … Continue reading →

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