Health & Wellbeing

After years of physical labour, chronic pain and countless failed attempts to find relief, one Australian father decided to stop searching for solutions and start creating one himself. NSW-based inventor Malcolm Trotter has developed what is now known as the Acupressure Pillow, a simple but highly effective health device that is helping people across Australia and internationally manage aches and pains in the comfort of their own home. For Trotter, the invention was born out of necessity rather than ambition. “I spent years working in the fishing industry, which is incredibly physical,” he said. “My body was constantly sore. The…

Let’s be honest – somewhere between the school drop-offs, managing after-school activities, work deadlines, and trying to keep the house from looking like a complete disaster zone, your own health probably slipped down the priority list. You’re not alone. Most of us have stood in front of the fridge at 9pm, eating leftover nuggets from the kids’ plates and calling it dinner. But here’s the thing: taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and all those clichés we roll our eyes at? They’re actually true. The good news is that getting healthier…

Have you ever felt that navigating the NDIS system can be complex and frustrating? If so, you’re not alone in that feeling. This is especially the case when needing to select the right service provider for yourself or a loved one.  The good news is that, from hands-on in-home support to specialist therapy services, Sydney is home to a diverse mix of organisations ready to assist participants in living a more independent, rewarding lifestyle.  You don’t have to engage in an extensive search and vetting process because this guide has compiled the seven most respected NDIS providers in Sydney. Each…

There’s a moment most mothers experience, usually somewhere between the third load of laundry and dinner prep, when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and think, “Who is that person?” The yoga pants have become a uniform. Your bag is filled with snacks, wet wipes, and spare clothes for everyone except you. Your hobbies? You vaguely remember having some, once upon a time. Motherhood is all-consuming, especially in those early years. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: losing yourself entirely in the role of “mum” isn’t good for you or your kids. Children benefit from…