CW/TW: reference to domestic abuse.

This is a story of bravery and we thank Mogana for sharing her story with us. Mogana is a 37-year-old mother of three. Her life has been full of obstacles and hardships, but she is eager to make a positive difference in her life. She is the personification of courage and endurance. She is a victim of family violence She is sharing her true-life experience to encourage people to be optimistic in the face of adversity.

As we wrap up a week in the dreaded lockdown we are also reflecting on last week being National Reconciliation Week 2021. Read Jessamy Gleeson’s article on Reconciliation Week, and ways we can each take the take the time to learn, and action, some steps towards allyship.

Amy is a Melbourne-based journalist and founding publisher of Archer Magazine. Archer is an award-winning print publication about sexuality, gender and identity. Amy talks to use about juggling the load during these wild times.

Alice Bellette is a proud descendant of the Palawa people - the first peoples of Tasmania. In between completing her PHD Alice is a zine maker, a music maker, a poet.

Nartarsha recently participated in our ‘Women’s Healing Place’ series in collaboration with the Yirramboi Festival. Jessamy Gleeson had a chat to her to find out more about Nartarsha’s backgronud & the work she is doing with Indigenous people, women and youth.