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The School of Wellbeing host Meg Durham
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Educate and help
“The School of Wellbeing podcast was created to provide big-hearted educators and parents with access to real conversations that inspire them to take the next step on their wellbeing journey. As a teacher, I became frustrated by the strong focus on academic performance, which often comes at the expense of the staff and student wellbeing. I am passionate about bringing the human element into school communities and beyond because when we feel better, we do better.”
Digital distractions
”The most popular podcast episode of 2021 was ‘Digital Distractions with Dr Kristy Goodwin’. In this conversation we discussed how technology is infiltrating and impacting every area of our lives. Technology has evolved as an important part of our daily lives and if we don’t learn how to manage it, it can have a significant impact on our health, productivity and relationships.”
— Meg Durham A lesson learnt
“When we have the courage to share our struggles and how we have navigated them, others start to believe that change is possible and it inspires them to take meaningful action. In one episode ,‘Mind Maintenance with Dr David Else’, I shared how valuable it is for me personally and professionally to work with a psychologist. Since releasing this episode I have received messages from listeners that are now seeking professional help for the first time — and this brings a big smile to my face.”
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Student wellbeing
“One of the most significant impacts on student wellbeing is parent and teacher wellbeing. The best way we can help our young people to thrive at school and in life, is to surround them with thriving adults. To honour our basic human need to sleep, move, nourish, rest and connect. Young people learn more from what we do, than what we say.”
Self-care Saturday
“Each Saturday morning, I wake up early and drive down to the beach to go for an open water swim. I find this weekly ritual a wonderful way to reset my nervous system and start the weekend feeling energised.” THE AGING PROJECT
SHELLEY CRAFT Pick up some great ideas on how to age well. Host Shelley Craft interviews health and wellness experts who share their advice on making middle age and beyond more enjoyable. Orthopaedic surgeon Vonda Wright discusses the importance of mobility and nutritionist Simon Hill talks about the benefi ts of a plant-based diet.
RESPECTFUL PARENTING: JANET LANSBURY UNRUFFLED
If you are struggling with toddler tantrums or mealtime manners then parenting author Janet Lansbury’s podcast is worth a listen. The US bestseller advocates a respectful parenting philosophy and provides practical guidance on topics such as children’s behaviour issues, dealing with judgemental parenting comments and travelling with toddlers.
FIRST AID — AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS
First aid advice is at your fi ngertips on the free, offi cial Australian Red Cross First Aid app. It features information and tips on what to do in common fi rst aid emergencies such as an asthma attack or minor burns. There are also educational quiz features so you can extend your knowledge base.
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FITMENCOOK
If you dread the “What’s for dinner?” query then FitMenCook can help you out as it is focused on making food preparation more simplistic. There are more than 750 healthy recipes, with easy step-by-step video instructions on how to prepare the dishes. The app also has sections where you can create a healthy weekly meal plan and track calories and macros. DOGO
Turn your misbehaving pooch into an obedient pup with some guidance from the Dogo app. The dog training app has more than 100 dog commands explained as well as puppy potty training tips. Dog trainers also provide detailed advice on the platform on issues you may be facing such as excessive barking and unwanted jumping.
QUIZ TIME
1In Ancient Greek mythology, who is the goddess of grain, agriculture and fertility of the earth?
2While most competitions for the 2024 Olympic Games will be staged in Paris and its surrounds, in which French territory will the surfing competition for the Games be held?
3Who painted the iconic 1930 painting American Gothic?
4What tree is the central figure of the flag of Norfolk Island?
5Panc etta is the salt-cured belly meat of which creature?
6Who are the parents of the three Griffin children — Meg, Chris and Stewie — in the US animated sitcom Family Guy? 7 How many times has a Miss Venezuela contestant won the Miss Universe beauty pageant?
8Oriental, Brown Banded and Smoky Brown are all species of which creature common in Australia?
9Which Australian actor starred as the feared Captain Barbossa in the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl? 10 If the season autumn starts in March in the southern hemisphere, in what month does it begin in the northern hemisphere? 11 What is Harry Potter’s middle name? 12 How many neck bones (cervical vertebrae) do most giraffes have? 13 Which 19-year-old Melbourne-born basketballer this year became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double playing for his team Oklahoma City? 14 In which US state is the famous music and Mardi Gras city of New Orleans located? 15 In Australian slang, what word is used to describe someone regarded as a lazy person or someone who profits off others?
8. Cockroach; 9. Geoff rey Rush; 10. September; 11. James; 12. Seven; 13. Josh Giddey; 14. Louisiana; 15. Bludger. — Compiled by WORDEDIT ANSWERS 1. Demeter; 2. French Polynesia (Tahiti); 3. Grant Wood; 4. Norfolk Island pine tree; 5. Pig (pork); 6. Peter and Lois; 7. Seven times;
What’s on
APRIL
Get involved in the Good Friday Appeal and raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. The annual fundraising drive raised more than $17 million last year, with money used for research, new equipment and technology and patient care at the hospital.
goodfridayappeal.com.au
MAY
Thousands of Australians will unite for the Mother’s Day Classic on May 8 to celebrate and honour those aff ected by breast cancer and raise vital funds for research. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mother’s Day Classic, which has raised almost $40 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation to fund life-saving breast cancer research. There will be up to 100 event locations nationwide where supporters can walk, run or jog.
mothersdayclassic.com.au
May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day and raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. About 1700 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia each year. There is no early detection test so women should be aware of the most common symptoms, which include increased abdominal size, abdominal or pelvic pain, feeling full after eating a small amount and needing to urinate often or urgently.
ovariancancer.net.au
JUNE
About 100 Australians die of bowel cancer each week, but it is treatable if caught early. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and you can show your support this year by holding a fundraiser or selling bowel cancer awareness ribbons. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world — 1 in 13 people will develop the disease in their lifetime — so knowing the symptoms (such as a change in bowel habits or blood in your poo) and acting early is vital.
