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“No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt The longest serving First Lady and the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, Ms Roosevelt drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with the foundations of freedom, justice and peace in the world. The sentiment of such things is to aim for perfection, a relatively unachievable […]
October marks a big month for Cancer Awareness with Breast and Children’s Cancers taking a front seat. There are various ways to get involved with fundraising, creating awareness and hosting events. For more information follow the links on the page. The message is clear and widely advocated when it comes to these very serious health conditions – know the symptoms […]
Nurturing Faith, Inspiring Futures – Geelong Baptist College Geelong Baptist College (GBC) is a unique independent college from Foundation to Year 12 with an open enrolment policy. Enrolments for the 2026 academic year are well underway and students are invited to join a community that is committed to academic excellence, personal development, and spiritual growth. GBC is also introducing a […]
“Balance is not something that you find, it’s something you create.” – Jana Kingsford Recently I asked a number of people around me, of various ages and stage in their lives, to describe “Life” using just one word. It proved to be an interesting little exercise. The elders of the group gave reflective, somewhat motivational responses; those in their twenties to […]
“It takes a village to raise a child” – Anon The proverb above suggests that to successfully raise a child, it requires the input, support and influence of their entire community, not just their parents or caregivers. Certainly true as children do not come with a manual and we undoubtedly seek advice, assistance and guidance from those we trust. The generations […]
Extraordinary Experiences Await At Geelong Arts Centre This local powerhouse of outstanding arts and entertainment has a huge assemblage of productions coming our way for the remainder of 2025. So, we’ve taken the liberty to wade through all that’s on offer and are thrilled to present a wonderful selection of productions that promise to captivate your senses, indulge your emotions […]
Giving Old Treasures New Life Located at the top end of Ryrie Street, you will find the iconic Moorabool Antiques, the last remaining antique store in Geelong. The building itself gives off an air of historic grace, and housed within its walls are wares and classic pieces from all over the world, from all eras of time, making you feel […]
July marks Disability Pride Month, with a focus on embracing the abilities of those living with disabilities, as opposed to their limitations. As you would be aware, disabilities exist in many different ways, however do not always inhibit the person from living quite a normal life. Technology and research in the field has come so far and this has correlated […]
Savour the flavour – Tastes of Greater Geelong 20 June – 20 July This extraordinary region of ours is one of Australia’s most renowned food, beverage, and hospitality destinations. Between 20 June and 20 July be prepared to celebrate, delight and discover all things local ‘tastes.’ Presented by the City of Greater Geelong, the iconic Tastes of Greater Geelong food festival […]
“We must reject not only the stereotypes that others hold of us, but also the stereotypes that we hold of ourselves” = Shirley Chisholm The above quote was made by American Politician, Shirley Chisholm, the first woman of colour to be elected to Congress, and the first woman and person of colour to be nominated for Presidential election. A powerful […]
