A story of courage, hope and the power of transforming love
Khadija Gbla has experienced the horror of civil war, the danger and uncertainty of fleeing her homeland as a refugee, and the pain and trauma of female genital mutilation. But for this remarkable young woman her pain is now her purpose as she works towards helping and protecting others. This article includes a description of female genital mutilation (FGM). Interview by Belinda Taylor. Article by Wendy Rush. Khadija Gbla was born...
Something’s Brewing!
By Wendy Rush. Midway through the afternoon is the time when ‘the three o’clock slump’ tends to kick in. You know the feeling; you start to flag a little, you reach for a coffee or a sweet treat or you wander out of your office in search of someone to chat to – desperately in need of a boost so you can keep going until it’s time to head home. It seems that radio station Life FM has come up with a solution which involves all of...
Making the most of a New Year
By Wendy Rush. The New Year often seems like a revolving door. No sooner are you carefully negotiating your entrance and getting ready to launch yourself into January, than you find yourself spinning into the next round of New Year celebrations. And all those things you we were intent on achieving over the past 12 months are still on your “to do” list – giving up smoking, losing weight, getting fit, changing jobs, leaving that...
Hindley Street Goes Green
By Wendy Rush and De Brine. If you’re walking out of a nightclub on Hindley Street one Saturday night and happen to catch sight of some people dressed in green – it’s okay, you’re not seeing things! Clad in their distinctive green t-shirts or hoodies, the Encounter Youth ‘Green Team’ heads into the city each weekend – not to party but to patrol the street, keeping an eye out for revelers who might need their assistance. If you...
Party Safe Tips for the Festive Season
The Encounter Youth Green Team’s Party Safe Tips for the Festive Season The team at Encounter Youth engages with over 15,000 young people annually with their Party Safe Education program, making them the largest provider of alcohol and other drug education to secondary students in the state. Here are their tips to help us all party safely during the festive season: Look after yourself: You are Number One, so plan ahead to ensure you...
Carols by Streetlight
A Truck, a Piano and the Christmas Story By Wendy Rush. Is the tradition of Christmas carolling in Australia just a memory? Big annual events like Carols by Candlelight featuring a host of celebrity artists still attract thousands of people. And if you are lucky enough to live in a community where a church or city council organises Carols in a local park you may have enjoyed setting up your folding chair and singing along with...
Our Partners
