Autism. It’s often described as neurodivergence. A disability. A spectrum of difference in communicating, connecting and more. Beyond just a label, it invites the empowering journey of self-acceptance. Another day at the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School, I feel the lunch hour din engulf me. Trapped in my seat as I pick apart what’s…


Talking about language is confusing. Mother tongue, first language, native language and so on, we all define these phrases differently. And each of these definitions…

Sport. Most Australians love it and it’s almost a religion in Australia. If we don’t play sports, we usually watch it: Aussie Rules Football (AFL…

When it comes to proudly singing and talking about our national anthem Advance Australia Fair, Australians are divided on this. Some of us are proud…

There’s the stereotype that Asians are smart at school, always doing very well and coming in top of the class. There’s the stereotype that Asians…

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