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Inclusive education practices: why do they matter? One of the most important things to understand is that students are not done homogenous collective, they aren't input output machines where one singular approach will land the same way for everyone.

Higher education loves to celebrate its diversity and inclusion initiatives, but let’s be honest, when it comes to Indigenous and disabled students, the system is failing spectacularly. Universities roll out polished equity statements, yet systemic barriers remain firmly in place. These students don’t need more empty gestures; they need structural change. There are some universities like Monash (my workplace) that do a great job of ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion and

Substance addiction is a pervasive and devastating condition, impacting not only the individual struggling with it, but also those who love and care for them. Personally, I've been privy to this my whole life, and it seems to hide not only in the rural pockets of this country, but everywhere we look.

“Becoming a woman of a certain age”, is an olde world phrase that refers to a time in life that brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. For many women, this stage of life is marked by significant changes, both physical and emotional, that require acceptance, adaptation, and resilience.

Fibromyalgia is not just a condition; it's a relentless shadow that follows you through life, wearing you down with its invisible pain. It is often misunderstood, dismissed as something "in your head" when, in reality, it’s a deep, tangible agony that touches every part of the body.

After two years in the new role, I had to face the reality that I was not recovering from burnout as I had hoped. My fiancé shared with me some information on neurodivergent burnout which totally resonated with us both. I raised this possibility with my psychologist, who appeared shocked at the suggestion, or perhaps the possibility. She agreed this was worth investigating and so began my diagnosis journey that is still in progress and has so far taken 12 months.