Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth
“According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers, one of the widest of all racial disparities in women’s […]
Trans Teens in the Top End
Originally posted on Dr Fiona Bisshop:
Last week was a big week for young trans people in Australia. On Thursday the Family Court of Australia handed down their decision in…
Transgender Day of Rememberence
The big spunky boy wrote this. I don’t need to say anything else ❤️ Today is Trans Day of Rememberence. I remember not being able to breathe every time I […]
We Will Never Be Silenced
I flew under the radar for the last few months. I withdrew, I was anxious, often angry and at a loss at what to do. So I deleted everybody from […]
Taking Stock…
Making: A baby! Joking! I’m making a cosy gorgeous home, there is Indian music playing, Indian cooking happening, watering of gardens, smoothie making and I’m still in my PJ’s at […]
Walking for Health and Pink Cheeks!
Hallo! I’m going to write a post about walking!!! I know! I’m a runner, I don’t do walking, but I totes rate it for people who want to get a […]
Hallo Peaches!
I’ve been a bit lazy with my blog this year, but there has been the odd good post. I thought it was time for an update on life. I have […]
Improving Global Health
I came across this today and you might be interested. Sigma Theta Tau International (SSTI) is a Nursing organisation based in America but it is also a global organisation. They […]
Why Darwin is So Great
So, after cracking the shits for most of the last week about the platform for total hate that Facebook has become, I left Facebook and the State! Actually, I’m only […]
I’m off to Darwin ❤️
Think of the Children?
So I guess everyone knows about the same-sex marriage opinion poll in Australia right now. This is the story, just in case you don’t know. Back in 2004, the Howard government […]
My Aversion to Conversion Therapy
Originally posted on Dr Fiona Bisshop:
The outspoken leader of the Australian Christian Lobby, Lyle Shelton, who gets far too much media attention, is a master of conflation who is…
‘I Like’ Friday – Treasures from 1930’s and 1940’s National Geographic Magazines.
I recently had the good fortune to come across a pile of National Geographic from the 1930’s to the 1950’s and as I rifled through them, I came across some…
The Challenges of Birthing in Alaska and Remote Australia
I was reading this tonight and began thinking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander birthing women in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are marginalised in the care that they have […]
Freebirthing and Midwifery in Australia
Interesting story from the ABC. Have a look at it and then read this. I’ve never really understood why Australia doesn’t offer many home birth services in the public system. They are available through in some states, the last time I checked, but it’s a tiny percentage and it’s not really supported. Clearly not every woman is suitable for a […]
Paris Flea Markets
I’ve always loved a good flea market and was lucky enough to find one in Paris recently. I love the slow strolling, the digging through treasures and the stops for […]
