Can you hear me? Answer yes and your identity could be stolen. Article on #privacyawarenessweek and #FraudWeek2017 for @UOWTV #socialj — Sarah Leong (@Sarahh_Leong) May 17, 2017 The international ‘Can you hear me?’ scam has hit Australian shores amid Privacy and Fraud Awareness Week. In the wake of the widespread WannaCry cyber attack, these scams have highlighted a lack of privacy in a cyber attack cultural age. Wollongong local Sian Smyth is one of 770,000 Australians who have had their identity stolen over the past few years. “I was just checking my account and there were transactions there that…
Author: Sarah Leong
Why is it that people of colour and/or Asian communities are increasingly investing in ‘skin whitening’ products?Article for @UOWTV #socialj — Sarah Leong (@Sarahh_Leong) April 26, 2017 The purchase of skin lightning products has increased at an alarming rate, according to a report published last month by Global Industry Analytics. Dermatologists are concerned about consumers being unaware of the risks and side-effects as the cultural trend grows. Illawarra skin therapist and analysis Amy Johnston said skin brightening is not a safe procedure and is not good for the skin. “Skin whitening products are known to contain harsh chemicals that are damaging to the…
Marvel is facing backlash and dismal reviews from fans for its new Netflix series, Iron Fist. The new show is based on the 1974 comic, and loosely follows the same plot line as the DC Arrow, CW network series. Asian-American actor, Lewis Tan has proven a standout and fan favourite despite the martial arts actor appearing for only eight minutes in a fight scene in episode eight. Critics and fans have criticised Marvel for not casting Tan in the lead role after the actor revealed he had auditioned for the part but was instead cast as a villain. In an interview…
An art project depicting vulvas is a finalist in this year’s National Campus Art Prize competition. University of Wollongong students, Stephanie Hazelton, Eden Helmore and Claire Lanceley call it ‘Under Fire’. Their 56 metal tiling and 2D cardboard design hangs on the walls of the University of Newcastle’s Watt Space Gallery and is up for auction. The concept piece raises awareness of female genital mutilation and the increase in females undergoing plastic surgery on their genitals. “We always talk about body positivity, but there’s so much more to that in this particular issue, especially within different cultures where it’s not…
Doctors, nurses and paramedics treat and save others, but they are lack support for their mental health, according to new research. A University of Melbourne and Deakin University study has revealed an increasing rate of suicide among healthcare professionals. Central Queensland University is researching abuse that can lead to mental illness in nurses. The study shows incidents of harassment within and outside of the workplace. The study also reveals stress contributes to fragile emotional states in the workplace. https://youtu.be/kykObhZCAJk
The initiative to support refugees in the Illawarra is growing. The Community Space at 275 Keira St was filled with stalls and a bustling crowd on Saturday night. Salt Church held its second Winter Night Market to raise funds for the Wollongong Homeless Hub. It was also a chance to introduce its recent development to aid asylum seekers. “We’re not case workers, we don’t know the system inside out, but what we can do is provide community,” Salt Church and Winter Night Market co-founder Keris Hobbs said. The church is looking to collaborate with the Illawarra Multicultural Services. They hope to…