A Lesson in Pictures A new book shows us the importance of holding on to culture. Indigenous Publisher Magabala Bo oks has released a special new book written by a mother and daughter duo Elizabeth and Wandihnu Wymarra are the proud authors of Wandihnu and the Old Dugong, a contemporary Torres Strait children’s picture book. […]
HEAD: Shining Examples INTRO: Outstanding staff and students honoured at annual awards. STORY: The achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff at TAFE Colleges across NSW have been recognised at the 16th annual TAFE NSW Gili Awards. Held as part of NAIDOC Week, The Gili Awards celebrate the role of education in […]
Feel the Beat Klub Koori gets Sydney hip-hopping. One of the most popular segments of the Sydney Festival is the Beck’s Festival Bar, held each year at Hyde Park Barracks and featuring some of the most exciting contemporary acts and artists from Australia and overseas. A pumping outdoor music venue, this year’s Beck’s Festival Bar […]
History Boys A stirring Australian film reveals a surprising new Aboriginal acting talent. The age-old themes of friendship and acceptance have been the subject of many a film, but rarely have these universal issues been handled so delicately, and yet so powerfully, as in the new Australian production September. Set in the Australian wheat-belt in […]
New Sensations The recent 2007 AFL draft saw a new batch of young Indigenous footballers graduate into the nation’s elite football league. Deadly Vibe profiles this year’s top Indigenous draftees. Cyril Rioli Boasting an enviable footballing pedigree (he is the nephew of AFL legends Maurice Rioli and Michael Long), Cyril Rioli entered the draft with […]
End of year exams can really stress you out. Here’s how to cope. Facing your end of year exams can be a really stressful time. All that revision to do, and what if you don’t get good enough marks? Carrying all that worry around can really take its toll, but there are things you can […]
Going through puberty? It’s not the end of the world. Puberty is the time in your life when your sexual organs start to mature ” that means your body starts to become capable of making babies. But before any outward changes happen, there’s lots of things changing on the inside as you body starts to […]
Healthy Vibe takes a look at a largely misunderstood condition. A lot of us may have heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but very few of us understand what it really is. What is ADHD? People who suffer from ADHD have trouble concentrating on things like school work or when there’s lots going on […]
Computer games are great ” in moderation. Video and computer games have come a long way since the days of Space Invaders. These days the technology is so advanced, playing a game is like experiencing a virtual reality in another world. There are lots of good things about computer games. For one, they’re heaps of […]
Want to know to win friends and influence people? Be the friend you’d like to be Sometimes it can be hard to make, or keep, friends. Moving to a new town, going to a new school, or experiencing a big change in your life can put you in a position where you might lose contact […]
Depression is a serious illness that affects thousands of Australians. Despite the fact that it is one of the most common health problems in our society today, depression remains a misunderstood illness. Some facts on depression: Depression affects around one in every five people at some time in their life;Each year, almost 800,000 Australian adults […]
Stop the bullies and keep our schools safe. Research has shown that around 20 per cent of students report being victims of bullying at least once a week. This figure could be even higher, because many problems are never reported. This is pretty worrying, considering that bullying has been shown to cause low self-esteem, depression, […]
Don’t let anxiety rule your life ” there is help available. We all feel anxious from time to time. But sometimes that anxiety can become so severe that it interferes with your life. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common forms of mental illness, and affect nearly everyone at some stage. However, some people […]
No joke ” laughter really is the best medicine. Everyone enjoys a good laugh. But did you know that laughter is more than just fun; it’s actually really good for you? Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter range from strengthening your immune system and reducing stress to increasing your tolerance to pain. […]
Child abuse is ALWAYS wrong, and is NEVER the child’s fault. Here are some tips to help you stay safe, and to teach you what to do if something happens. Who do you trust? Identify the people that you trust most in the world . This might be your mum or dad, your grandparents, your […]
Going though a divorce ” remember that kids come first. Going through a divorce is a pretty tough time for everyone involved. Parents who are separating can often be so caught up in all the stress and problems involved in the ending of a relationship that they forget about what matters most ” the kids. […]
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