As mentioned in the previous post on colouring pages, I have included a link to download a camel mandala image. If you have any requests for other types of images, please let me know.
For many Australians, Centrelink is a lifeline, providing much-needed financial assistance and support during difficult times. However, for those who have had to deal with the agency, it can often feel like a humiliating and degrading experience. The long wait times, confusing processes, and impersonal nature of the agency can leave many wondering if Centrelink truly understands its purpose. In this post, we'll explore some of the challenges of dealing with Centrelink, and why it's important for the agency to approach its work with empathy and understanding. Dealing with Centrelink can be an incredibly frustrating and demoralizing experience. The long wait times, confusing processes, and lack of empathy from some staff members can make it feel like you're begging for assistance, rather than accessing your entitlements as an Australian citizen. It's important to remember that this is not a reflection on you or your worth as a person; it's simply a result of a system ...
Australia was "discovered" by Europeans in 1770 when Captain James Cook sailed along the east coast and claimed the land for Britain. However, it is important to note that Australia was already inhabited by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years before European arrival. In 1788, the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove with around 1500 people, including convicts, soldiers, and officers. The British government had decided to use Australia as a penal colony due to overcrowding in British prisons and the need for a new colony to expand the British Empire. Around 160,000 convicts were sent to Australia between 1788 and 1868, with the majority being sent in the first few decades of the colony's establishment. Convicts were often sent to Australia for relatively minor crimes, such as theft or vagrancy, and many were sentenced to transportation for life. Life as a convict in early Australia was extremely harsh, with hard labor and strict discipline enforced. Many convicts...
While the title of this blog is "Ageing in Australia," we've been discussing a range of topics that may not seem immediately related to the experiences of older Australians. However, it's important to recognize that ageing doesn't happen in a vacuum. Our financial, employment, and social circumstances throughout our lives can all have an impact on our wellbeing in later years. As such, it's important to consider these issues in the context of ageing in Australia, and to explore how we can support older Australians in navigating these challenges. As people age in Australia, there are a number of means of accrued income they may have available to them. These can include superannuation, savings, investments, and other assets that have been accumulated over the course of their working lives. For many, superannuation is a key component of their retirement income, with contributions made by both the individual and their employer over the course of their working life...
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