School bullying is damaging and dangerous and not always obvious. It is distinct from interpersonal conflicts or ‘rough play” and while disagreement, teasing and conflict are part of growing up, bullying is an extreme form of peer conflict or teasing and can […]
The growing popularity of children taking selfies with their smartphones is being blamed for a dramatic increase in the incidence of head lice in schools, according to experts. The research project, presented at the British Association of Dermatologists annual conference in Liverpool, […]
This week SheBrisbane had the opportunity to attend the Hilton Australasia Food & Beverage Masters which this year was held at Brisbane’s Hilton. The annual event aims to discover, develop and celebrate the best food and beverage talent within the company with four […]
If your maternity leave has finished and you are returning to work in 2018, a nanny/educator could solve a range of childcare issues. There’s no need to feel any shame or guilt either as there are various options and ranges of care […]
Thanks to good old New Year’s resolutions, we spend a lot of January thinking about our bodies. Maybe we want to lose weight, eat better, or meditate more. All that reflection on what we want to change makes it way too easy […]
Someone I know was recently accused of being unclean. Which bothered me. When you ask Google to define unclean, a whole stack of ugly words pop up like: dirty, filthy, grubby, foul, impure, tainted, adulterated, mucky, soiled, begrimed, and unwashed. Which then […]
Today Kate and Tick Everett said goodbye to their daughter ‘Dolly’ Amy Jayne Everett who, at 14 years old, tragically took her own life due to years of torment and bullying at the hands of her class ‘mates’. Reading through all of […]
Prominent news reporter Tara Brown of 60 minutes has recently separated from her husband. She showcased her new love, veteran news producer Gareth Harvey to her friends after separating from her husband of 17 years, John McAvoy. Moving out of their shared […]
New Year! It’s good to see you! You’re so shiny and new I’m checking my makeup in your reflection and parking you at the edge of the parking lot so no one dings you with their door. Did you guys make heaps […]
Need proof the tides are turning? Consider this. In November of 2014, a little over three years ago, Time magazine proposed banning the word ‘feminism’. True story. In December of 2017, the same month Time declared the ‘Silence-breakers’ the person of the […]
Remember that Christmas years ago when your Mum encouraged you to give a distant aunt a big hug after she gave you a present? It’s perhaps one of the most confusing things that can be sent to a child. Encouraged cuddles — those […]
With Christmas fast approaching, many Australian families are already in full-on planning mode. That means menus are starting to be prepped, the food ordering is well underway and gift lists are being written and sent to Santa and Rudolph at the North […]
She Brisbane was lucky enough to spend an evening with Australian icon Kerri–Anne Kennerley. Kerri–Anne was in conversation with Brisbane’s own Frances Whiting at the beautiful Brisbane City Hall, lighting up the room as soon as she walked on stage. Reminiscing on […]
A leading American sports reporter has run into trouble over the humble Australian meat pie and the Queensland Police have been “forced” to get involved. The conflict erupted after Australian company Four’N Twenty announced a partnership with NBA franchise Philadelphia 76ers, the […]
Vulcana Women’s Circus are set to present two shows in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse, Monsteria and The Modern Guide to Heroism and Sidekickery. Monsteria revolves around the ideas of identity and feminine bodies, using circus to portray extreme strength, flexibility and contortion. […]
If you’re getting tired of your Instagram newsfeed and are in dire need of some fresh inspiration, then go ahead and check out these 5 quirky Instagram accounts that we guarantee will liven up your day. 1. @baddiewinkle […]
Would you be able to go 24 hours without brushing your hair? Well you better try, because leaving home with untamed locks is now going to help raise awareness for mental health and wellbeing. Professional hair detangling brand, Dessata, has partnered with […]
From November 1, women who have a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer can now receive free BRCA genetic testing. Originally costing between $600 to $2000, the Medical Services Advisory Committee have decided to list the test on the Medicare Benefits […]
For Brisbane mum of three boys, Nikole Horan, her brush with mental illness was a life-changer. Broken and bewildered, Nikole admitted herself into Brisbane’s Belmont Private Hospital two years ago. Her main respite from the crushing reality of her situation was to […]
If you ask any woman, and leave her to think about it long enough, none of us are that surprised that an incredibly wealthy and powerful man in Hollywood has used his position to sexually assault and intimidate women to fulfil whatever […]
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