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Are we taking the fun out of reading?
Education & Development

Are we taking the fun out of reading?

...educational posters about the benefits of reading or workbooks. Mothers dutifully seemed to bring their children to that library, too, but – maybe in a point of difference from the Sydney tiger mothers I described above – had little interest in engaging with children’s literacy practices themselves. Instead, they focused on their smartphones or chatted with other...
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‘Literary Caregiving’: The War Library and Endell Street Military Hospital Library
History & The Arts

‘Literary Caregiving’: The War Library and Endell Street Military Hospital Library

...education exposed, or of being made fun of for their tastes in more popular literature, for example, were eased in this way. The librarians’ seat at their bedside, talking to the injured men as they tried to find out more about their interests and background so that they could make recommendations as well as meet requests, became an opportunity to enjoy conversation and...
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How can your accent put your life at risk?
Languages

How can your accent put your life at risk?

...education, health care or community participation. While we have become increasingly vigilant with regard to discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality or disability, linguistic disadvantage is far more difficult to recognize. Partly this is due to the fact that Australians who speak English as their first language have fewer and fewer opportunities to learn another...
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‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout

...Education Association report notes, resilience alone isn’t enough. Without proper investment in both physical and mental health services, the long-term wellbeing and careers of these athletes remain at risk. While mental toughness is often celebrated, research shows that resilience depends heavily on the support structures available. In the WSL, access to mental health...
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Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach

...education and skills; housing; natural and built environment; access to goods/services; and power and discrimination. Physiological impacts contains high blood pressure; high cholesterol; and anxiety/depression. Health behaviours contains smoking; diet; and alcohol. Psycho-social factors contains isolation; social support; social networks; self-esteem and self-worth;...
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What can I do about my mental health when I don’t have the support I need?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What can I do about my mental health when I don’t have the support I need?

...education, or sport and leisure activities can be a good way of connecting with other people and improving your physical and mental health. Your local library will be a good starting point to find out about such activities. Many mental health problems can be addressed by getting support, so although it can be tempting to take a ‘wait and see’ approach, if you have...
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Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion
Nature & Environment

Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion

...educating the public about the nature in their surroundings. Increasingly volunteers are now helping in supporting wellbeing initiatives outdoors...Green social prescribing is defined as the practice of supporting people to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental and physical health. Some examples of this include local walking schemes,...
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The Z Files: Jon Chase
Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Jon Chase

...educational path to learn about science even if I’ve messed up a little bit? Jon Chase Yeah of course, everyone can. You know, it’s just feeling what you feel comfortable doing and what you enjoy too. Benjamin Zephaniah And where do I start? Jon Chase Well you start with your interests, you start with what you’re into, because no matter what, I realise people will...
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