This month UNICEF has introduced a nationwide fundraising campaign called #CookForSyria, aimed at supporting children and refugees in Syria. On June 18, former MasterChef Australia star and UNICEF Australia ambassador Adam Liaw will be hosting a special dinner in Sydney, wth a string of talented chefs serving up some of their signature meals with a…
A Sydney resident proving it’s never too early to start making a difference is teenager Bassam Maaliki. The 14-year-old was named the Premier’s Youth Medal Winner earlier this month, acknowledged for his contributions to helping migrant and refugee communities in Australia. The Homebush Bay High School student initially launched social change campaign #uBelongHere as a…
As we approach Christmas and the end of 2017, it’s a time for reflection, being with loved ones, and planning what we’d like to achieve in 2018. This year I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing motivational speaker and social media sensation Jay Shetty, who was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017…
The first five years of a child’s life are crucial in terms of their development. It’s a period during which they learn important social skills and behaviors, and in that half of a decade, a child becomes the person they are going to be. But for Sujit Kumar, all he learnt in his first five…
While print media readership is declining in Western countries, it’s rapidly rising in some developing nations like India. In fact, the newspaper industry is shaping up to be the future for the next generation, with a group of street kids in Gautam Nagar, New Delhi, having created their own newspaper Balaknama (Voice of the children). This…
He may have won the Youth medal at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner earlier this year, but cultural diversity advocate Khushaal Vyas says it’s his local community who deserves the recognition. The 21-year-old, who’s been recognised for his involvement in the development of the Fairfield Youth & Community Centre, has defended the suburb’s “hard-working” residents after former…
Today is International Women’s Day, and in a world of pay gaps, patriarchy and playboys, it’s meant so much to me to have a sisterhood I can lean on. When it comes to my idols, I’ve chosen to be inspired by other women. Sure, I appreciate and respect the success of men, but unlike previous generations…
It’s the first week of January, and most people I’ve spoken to are finalising their new year’s resolutions lists. This year I’m putting a strong emphasis on learning and giving when drafting my agenda for 2017, and one of World Vision’s latest projects in Australia is all about that. The humanitarian relief agency has established…
I Am Starstruck 