The simple act of saying “hello” to a person, whether you know them or not, could often be the beginning of a very positive social interaction. Depending on the kind of day your interlocutor is having, it could lift their spirits, particularly if it leads to further conversation. Day-to-day concerns often weigh us down, impacting on our mental health and wellbeing. So that fact that … Continue reading It all starts with hello

Story and photos by Greg Allen-Pretty The good folk of Yinnar South are seeing daily reminders about breast cancer and the importance of regular examinations. Hay bales with pink wrap adorn the otherwise green paddocks, the stacks bearing breast cancer awareness messages. After receiving a tip-off we grabbed the Nikon and nipped out to be abreast of the situation. The first stack we saw had … Continue reading The breast cancer aware community of Yinnar South

Over the last couple of years I have posted stories about Bryce Riches of Bairnsdale who will live with type one diabetes for the rest of his life. That journey began when he was 15, he is now 22. Type one is probably not the same diabetes that your adult neighbour or friend has. This is different, as Bryce is keen to point out in … Continue reading When children get type one diabetes it is not their fault

To coincide with World Diabetes Day research has been released that shows almost half of all Australians living with type 1 diabetes have felt bullied or some form of social exclusion. The research conducted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) gives us an insight into the challenges constantly faced by young people like Bryce Riches of Bairnsdale who we featured last month. Apparently 46% … Continue reading Destigmatising type 1 diabetes: looking for a little understanding