Monthly Archives: March 2012

the ethics of easter chocolate

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Have you ever thought about the ethics of your chocolate? Where your chocolate comes from, and why there is such a variance in price? The sad reality is, that if you are buying cheap chocolate, odds are it is because … Continue reading →

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Take My Seat challenge: Friday 23 March 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Today’s post brought to you by Sheila Andrews, Manager, Injury Prevention Programs at Spinal Injuries Association: Can you imagine going to get a coffee before work one morning and not being able to get your much-needed coffee because of a 5cm step … Continue reading →

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mentoring is for #makeadifference

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Do you remember the excruciatingly awkward age of 14?  Being intensely overwhelmed by the future, pressured by the decisions to be made and not knowing what to do when you grow up? If only we could time-warp ourselves back to our … Continue reading →

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The Carrie Bradshaw Approach to Changing The World

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Carrie Bradshaw would be proud… I am off to buy some shoes. Not just any kind of shoes (and NOT Jimmy Choos, Carrie), but a pair of shoes that has the potential to change a life.  A pair of new, … Continue reading →

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the mentality of mentoring

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I have always been fascinated by what some people decide to do with their fame, wealth, influence and power.   Sometimes they use it for good, and sometimes for evil.  Some people buy lavish homes, cars and even islands, while … Continue reading →

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this sunday 4th march is Clean Up Australia Day

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

This Sunday 4th March is Clean Up Australia Day! Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can take action to clean up, fix up and conserve our prized Australian environment. Last year in 2011, an estimated 565,510 volunteers cleaned up 16,454 … Continue reading →

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