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I originally wrote this post on ideapod called “Who are we on the cusp of death?” I have recently been contemplating mortality, the meaning of life and purpose. We all do, of course. Three events are uneasy reminders of my fragile mortality: Leaving the corporate world to pursue (as yet undetermined) entrepreneurial, creative and philanthropic... Read More

There is nothing quite like a mothers love, and that special bond that is shared between mother and child has seen many women do extraordinary things. No matter our age, a hug from mum has the ability to turn the worst of situations into something manageable, regardless of whether we had just fallen off our... Read More

The Minister for Health Greg Hunt has spoken of his commitment to mental health services in aged care and announced a further $5 million in funding for seven research projects into mental health for seniors. While suicide prevention does receive significant attention in Australia, most of the focus is on younger people, in particular on... Read More