Coach went above and beyond to keep kids active
Callisthenics coach Kate Loveridge had to act quick to keep her students engaged and active during hard lockdown. Here’s how she did it.
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Daughter helps dad to walk once again
Spinal surgery left Robert Woodford wheelchair bound but thanks to his daughter’s sacrifices, he is now back on his feet.
Choir master: ‘It’s similar to taking drugs’
Singing with others can activate a person’s pleasure centre similar to taking drugs, says choir master Jacqueline Larsen, who created a way to share this experience with the world.
‘My sister truly is one in a million’
How the simple act of love and kindness from her sister changed the course of Sue Bennett’s year.
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Clever plan that got players back on the bowling green
With an average age of 79, Jeff Taylor knew navigating a lawn bowls schedule through covid would be difficult. But he found a way.
Unique ways Aussies are staying connected in lockdown
Separated from her partner Scott, Beck Rayner set up an online support network for others like her fighting lonesomeness during the pandemic.
Driven by a hunger to help
The COVID-19 shutdown led to many seeking food relief for the first time. Volunteer numbers were down too – but Rachel Hibble found a way to step up.
‘She kept me living with hope’: Friend’s heartfelt thanks to bestie
Mums Jacinta Riley and Sally Roscholler were inseparable before the pandemic — and their strong friendship bond proved a vital sanity saver during Melbourne’s lockdowns.
Pub owner helps ‘save the beer’ during pandemic
Royal Albert Hotel publican Michael Bain pivoted his business during the COVID-19 lockdown — canning thousands of kegs of beer destined to be thrown away.
How mum’s self-care creation is helping women tackle PND
After experiencing post-natal depression following the birth of her son, Emma Macreadie was inspired to support other mums going through tough times.
The real role of military chaplains
Charles Vesely has been a military chaplain with the Australian Defence Force for 15 years, yet he says people would only know five per cent of what he does.
How aged care worker kept COVID-19 from facility
Meet the South Australian woman who stepped up at the height of the pandemic to protect residents of the aged care facility she worked in.
Charity chef: If it’s not gourmet, it’s not good enough
Job loss and financial hardship should not take away your right to enjoy gourmet food, according to this NSW charity chef.
One mum’s despair becomes hope for others
Care and compassion helped Emma Macreadie overcome post-natal depression, now the Victorian mum has found a beautiful way to give back.
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