A 45-metre mural has been unveiled in Unanderra in hopes of raising awareness of sponge colonies lying five metres off Wollongong’s coastline. Western Suburbs Pool has donned a new splash of colour, the walls of the entrance lined with fish, eels and sponges alike, an artwork depicting the ecologies that call the Great Southern Reef their home. Artist, graphic designer and illustrator, Karla Hayes, has a personal history of surfing, diving, marine biology, citizen science, and mapping reefs, which has propelled her interest in this project. “I said yes to the project because I am a huge blue planet fan,”…
Author: Madeleine Lysaght
A 10-year sector roadmap has been released in hopes of supporting people with eating disorders across Australia. One million Australians experience an eating disorder each year. To combat this, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) has developed a Government-funded strategy for better prevention and treatment. According to Sarah Ball, a social worker and yoga teacher who works with a trauma-sensitive approach to training, there are concerns that are, at times, overlooked or disregarded. “Talking about eating disorders and body image can be as provocative as it is preventative,” Ms Ball said. “The biggest hope we have is to increase a…
Windang will become a stage for Yes 23 campaigners and volunteers, uniting yes voters throughout the Illawarra, alongside Walk for Yes events across the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the official date for the referendum will be October 14 2023, giving campaigners all over the nation a sharp focus on the finish line. Only two days before the Prime Ministers statement, the Yes 23 Campaign announced the Walk for Yes events which will take place on September 17 across the country. Jeremy Lasek, Yes 23 campaigner and volunteer, explained that the past few months have allowed time…
Representatives of the Illawarra Yes 23 Campaign will be launching their ‘Art From Our Hearts’ exhibition in Clifton over the weekend, ahead of upcoming referendum, proving community involvement has not diminished.