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25.01.2022 PSA: Even a MILD case of COVID can take you down for a few months (2 months out and I am still experiencing headaches, and malaise every afternoon) even as things slowly begin to open up please be responsible and listen to the regulations that are still in place.

24.01.2022 Looking forward to meeting diarists and writers at my workshop at Belmont Library, Geelong, this Saturday, February 8.

23.01.2022 This weeks Dear Diary blog provides details of two research projects at Flinders University, Australia, which offer fresh opportunity for people with experience to share their stories. If you have eating disorder experience, either as a family member, caregiver or as person who has developed the illness, discover how you can participate and make your experience count in helping our researchers to help others. See the flyer for more information about one of the research projects and click through to read about both projects in more detail: http://bit.ly/2LF5S0u

23.01.2022 Art Beat of the Country is now available to download as a PDF! This ebook showcases womens stories and how the rural region of Gippsland, in the south-east corner of Australia, responded to tough financial and social times. The women created solutions in community art projects. We believe this literary gem provides important takeaways that can be applied during challenging times today. Click here to purchase your copy for just $9.97: https://lifestoriesmentor.com.au/f/art-beat-of-the-country/

22.01.2022 After 42 years on a Riverslea dairy farm, Trish Vardy resides in nearby Maffra. Sadly, her husband died shortly after they moved into town, but Trish keeps busy with family and community activities. She has regular contact with her three adult children, their spouses and her five delightful grandchildren. Maffra is a close community and entertaining for lunch or dinner remains popular with Trishs age group. Trish has always been interested in gardening and, besides tending to her own garden, is often involved working in and enjoying her son and daughter-in-laws garden, The Barn, in the Bickleigh Vale Village at Mooroolbark. Open Garden days are held in this beautiful area that was set up by noted garden designer, Edna Walling. Trish enjoys meeting new people and over the years has made many, many friends. Click to read Trishs story.

21.01.2022 Jenny was born in Melbourne but has lived rurally for much of her life. Art was an early experience, and Jenny has used it to communicate, explore, enrich and bring joy to others and herself. Applications have ranged from exhibitions to working as an Artist in Residence with culturally diverse groups in both small and large festivals. Her sculptural practice has a quirky side, with materials including copper, recycled materials, paper and stainless steel. An art teacher in secondary and tertiary colleges for many years, Jenny is currently working on an exhibition, running a small dress label, and participating in an environment and sustainability group. Click through to read Jenny Toyes story in full.

19.01.2022 "They contacted me and said, We want to do something worthwhile, like gathering and preserving the stories, and we were fortunate to get sufficient funding to create the e-book. "More than 30 women across Gippsland shared their stories and what they got out of the projects... many gained self-confidence went on to do amazing things. I found this book so uplifting to put together. "It has messages for today in overcoming adversity and in being resilient.... "In the country art was considered a waste of time and money, but actually art has many benefits. - Dr June Alexander A big thank you to Tessa Randello and Latrobe Valley Express for their story covering Art Beat of the Country!

18.01.2022 Jessie McLennan is a West Gippsland-based figurative sculptor, arts advocate and passionate gardener and has four children aged from five to 24. Jessie was born in 1973. She had a creative upbringing, being home-schooled on Gippslands Ninety Mile Beach until age seven, then finishing her schooling in Bellingen NSW. In 1994 Jessie was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Art (sculpture) at RMIT and a Bachelor of Teaching at Deakin in 1999. Jessie has been sculpting for as long as she remembers. She has had many group and solo exhibitions, has been involved in many community arts projects, and has received recognition for her sculpting. Since 2010 Jessie has been teaching adults about figurative sculpture and works creatively with people with disabilities. Click to read Jessies story.

17.01.2022 Now is a grand time to revive the art of letter-writing...

17.01.2022 How will your story play out in 2020? Use your diary to record instalments of your own, exclusive, serial. Only you can tell it. For mentoring in diary-writing or memoir-writing, contact me at The Diary Healer) https://www.thediaryhealer.com//being-true-to-yourself-an/

16.01.2022 "The many wonderful sides to Mary" - this headline says it all!

15.01.2022 During testing times like these, when people are facing risks and suffering losses as a result of the fires raging in East Gippsland and elsewhere, stories of remarkable Gippsland women overcoming numerous obstacles matter even more. We begin 2020 by sharing the story of Vivienne Young, a felt maker, and refired (not retired) wool grower. She now lives in Orbost in East Gippsland with no sheep but lots of wool to play with. Vivienne loves the fibre and continues to spin, knit, dye and felt with it. Felting took her to Mongolia for three years to teach the basic skill to women in Govi Altai. Vivienne maintains a connection with these wonderful people. She enjoys passing her skills on to the next generation wherever she goes.

15.01.2022 Want to write your story but have no idea where to start? This post is for you! Sarah Cannata and I have put together a program that step-by-step, prepares you for writing your memoir. Once you join our program, you can choose to make your way through each task with as little or as much guidance as you like. Interested? Comment or email me directly: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Together we can find answers, make a difference

15.01.2022 Art is Jennys passion and she loves sharing it with others.

14.01.2022 If you ask Jean Downs what she has done with her life, she will probably say not much, because Jean is a quiet-living woman going about her daily life. Jean, who lives in the dairy town of Maffra, in East Gippsland, left school at age 15 to start work. Years later, her involvement in the Gippsland Womens Network art and community project presented opportunities for Jean to learn new skills, meet new people, and to live a truly fulfilling and purposeful life. In her own unobtrusive way, Jean seized the day. Here is her story.

14.01.2022 Tomorrow, the local public library is temporarily closing its doors to the public due to COVID-19. Upon reading this news in an email today, I fast racked to ...the library and came home with this bundle of books--seems a good time to try new authors. I like murder mysteries, detective series _ Ive read all titles by Lee Childs, Patricia Cornwell, Jonathan Kellerman and ilk. After I read these books (I prefer hard copies), I can download e-books, which will be a wonderful Plan B. Recommendations for new authors/titles welcome. Books are a great coping tool, brain nourishment, diversion, and escape. See more

14.01.2022 ‘Art Beat of the Country’ is now available to download as a PDF! This ebook showcases women’s stories and how the rural region of Gippsland, in the south-east corner of Australia, responded to tough financial and social times. The women created solutions in community art projects. We believe this literary gem provides important takeaways that can be applied during challenging times today. Click here to purchase your copy for just $9.97: https://lifestoriesmentor.com.au/f/art-beat-of-the-country/

14.01.2022 Healing can come in all sorts of ways -- for mother of two, Sam Tench, a camera lens has helped her to connect with the world -- read Sams inspiring story ....

14.01.2022 Tonight, January 22, on ABC TV in Australia the 7.30Report will air a segment on eating disorders in mid-life. Interviewees include experts by experience, Din...a Davis and myself. Am I feeling nervous? Very! Other participants are: Dr Gemma Sharp, NHMRC Early Career Fellow/Clinical Psychologist Head, Body Image Research Group Melissa Wilton, Head of Communications & Engagement, Butterfly Foundation * The ABC will provide a link to share globally tomorrow:-) See more

13.01.2022 When Hilda retired from England to Australia in 2004, she had no idea this pathway would lead her to a sculpture garden project. After initially feeling apprehe...nsive given she didnt think much of her own artistic skills, Hilda put her project management experience to good use. Instantly, she was drawn to the friendship and camaraderie among the team of women. Continue reading Hildas story: https://lifestoriesmentor.com.au//how-a-community-garden-/ See more

12.01.2022 "They contacted me and said, 'We want to do something worthwhile, like gathering and preserving the stories', and we were fortunate to get sufficient funding to create the e-book. "More than 30 women across Gippsland shared their stories and what they got out of the projects... many gained self-confidence went on to do amazing things. I found this book so uplifting to put together. "It has messages for today in overcoming adversity and in being resilient.... "In the country art was considered a waste of time and money, but actually art has many benefits. - Dr June Alexander A big thank you to Tessa Randello and Latrobe Valley Express for their story covering ‘Art Beat of the Country’!

12.01.2022 Born in England in 1955, Sue Kemsley came to Australia with her immediate family, but not her grandmother. Sue missed having a relationship with her grandmother and this gave her an understanding of internal conflict, loss and displacement. She has collected and practised a myriad of self-soothing and anxiety management strategies over the years and enjoys sharing those strategies with others. She has a BA in Social Science, a Diploma of Teaching, and relationship counselling qualifications. Sue also loves the mechanisms of the body and so Reiki, massage and healing techniques are part of her life. Being self-sufficient, leaving a minimal footprint, and contributing or giving back are important to Sue. Click through to read Sues story.

12.01.2022 They wanted food to put on their table, they wanted to clothe their children, and they wanted the means to meet the costs of so-called free education. This was not a third-world country this was a description of Australian farm women in the 1970s. In Gippsland, courageous dairy farmer Mary Salce spoke up, giving the women a voice, leading to the establishment of the Gippsland Womens Network. Read Marys story: https://lifestoriesmentor.com.au//positive-outcomes-flow-w

12.01.2022 If youve been waiting for a sign to write your story, consider this it. Were all adjusting to a world and circumstances beyond our control. Instead of feeling triggered by enforced downtime at home due to the COVID-19, harness this extra time and put it to good use by writing your story. Everyone has a story to tell and at Life Stories Mentor, were in your corner. Whether youre looking for a mentor, or copy editing help, e-book creation or preparation with a manuscript... ready for self-publishing, were here to guide you. Writing your story is a wonderful way to make your life count and preserve wisdom for the next generation. Interested in learning more? Reach out: [email protected]

11.01.2022 Helen Sheils writing encompasses seemingly diverse genres of academic writing on rural policy, regional development and transformative community engagement and personal poems. Helen strives to develop an authentic language connecting people and the landscapes they inhabit. She focuses on rural lifestyle and the interdependence of urban and rural communities. Click through to read Helens story in full.

09.01.2022 My answer is: Write, and write some more. What about you?

08.01.2022 Together, we will get through this challenging time with COVID-19. I have found comfort in this poem and illustration written by Karyn Braveheart, and hope you do, too. Gone Viral Spreading... Contagious Bloody outrageous Whats going on? All the goodness has gone All the things that we need Due to individual greed Well, dont think youre safe Dont think you will succeed. In the big, big, picture We do not need to panic We do not need to cry Or store food in the attic What do we need? Just to quieten our minds Look out for our loved ones Be respectful and kind. Take care of our pets Our neighbours, our homes Make it a haven When feeling alone. Gone viral Its a spiral We never expected But this is the time Everyone should feel respected. Listen to our leaders They are doing their best But they are not God So, let Him do the rest. Gone viral Contagious Is our love From the heart Appreciation For loved ones Feeling so far apart. For those who are sick For those who are grieving Hold onto your faith We need something to believe in. Gone viral Is my love for you Whoever you are May you feel the love too.

08.01.2022 Highlight today was midday walk with Maisie we were walking in nearby residential street with granddaughter Amelia, 8, on FaceTime accompanying us, when I spo...tted a pink piglet in the driveway of a house it was wandering around happily, with its snout a little dirty from digging in the front flower bed, and the house owner, an elderly woman (her shape reminded me of a cheery Polly put the Kettle on) waddled out and invited Maisie to say hi to the pig, assuring me it was friendly but I politely declined --- the woman said Piglets name was Charlie, and Charlie will grow to 300kg. I said thats impressive, and moved on as fast as I could, wondering how long it will be before Piglet/Charlie ends up on someones plate. Amelia was quite amused with our midday walk.Small things are big things in this time of social and physical restriction. See more

06.01.2022 Maya Fraser has coloured her life and that of many others, with art, and her accomplishments reflect this. Maya lives in Morwell, Latrobe Valley, with her husband and four children. An only child of Frans and Johanna Fikke, she began life far from Gippsland, in Western Australia, in 1967. Maya has a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences, an associate diploma in social welfare, a post graduate certificate in regional community development, plus a graduate diploma and Masters degree in art therapy. She has worked with all age groups in a variety of roles and is employed at Latrobe Community Health Service as a generalist counsellor. Maya also has a private practice, Imagerie Creations, as an art therapist. Click through to read Mayas full story.

06.01.2022 Available online soon: Art Beat of the Country is an ebook showcasing womens stories. It describes how the Gippsland region, in the south-east corner of Australia, responded to tough financial and social times. The women found answers in community art projects. We believe this gem unearths important takeaways that can be applied during challenging times today. Send a private message or email to join the waiting list to purchase the book: [email protected]

06.01.2022 Were not saying the c-word but its evident that recent global events will see many of us adjusting to more enforced downtime at home. Take control of your situation, and use this extra time positively, by writing your story. Everyone has a story to tell and at Life Stories Mentor, were in your corner. Whether youre looking for a writing mentor, or copy editing help, e-book creation or preparation with a manuscript ready for self-publishing, were here to guide you. Writin...g your story is a wonderful way to make your life count and preserve wisdom for the next generation. Interested in learning more? Reach out: [email protected]

06.01.2022 Participation in a womens leadership project in Orbost in 1997, gave Natalie Evans an amazing opportunity to grow creatively. It also taught her business and project management skills, and instilled confidence to pursue creating her own endeavours. The project provided Natalie with enduring friendships and connections. She has pursued multiple interests in art, acting, community volunteering and gardening. Click through to read more of Natalies story.

05.01.2022 When Regina was 19, a palm reader in NZ told her You will write a book by the time you are 45, and she did.

05.01.2022 I am in the age bracket which is termed elderly. I do not feel old, but the reality is that older people are more prone to developing serious problems with COVID-19. I cannot alter my age, so what can I do to help my chances of survival?

04.01.2022 More great coverage for 'Art Beat of the Country', this time in the Warragul Gazette! We thank Ingrid Thomas for agreeing to be interviewed for the article. You can purchase the ebook online: https://lifestoriesmentor.com.au/f/art-beat-of-the-country/

03.01.2022 Where do you start when you want to preserve the story of a group that has helped to shape and influence your life, and that of your community? I share my experience in recording the stories of women who participated in two art and community projects in a rural region of Australia, between 1997 and 2007. Click through to read the article.

02.01.2022 The headline says it all! Jenni Frendo shares her Gippsland Womens Network project experience.

01.01.2022 Granddaughter Kayla, eight years old this week, loves to write. A passion we share. By writing the date, Kayla is already documenting her life.