It is August 13 and in Sydney the sky is clear. A Chinese-Australian family of five stands in a backyard garden in varying states of dark clothing. There is a phone on a tripod from which two elderly people peer – their faces too close to the camera. Where the grass meets the concrete pavement, … Continue reading Saying farewell: How COVID-19 is changing the conversation around grief
Hongdae in a Day: The Best of Seoul’s Busiest University District
If you’re a young person travelling around Seoul, Hongdae is a must-see. There are thousands of boutiques, food stalls, restaurants and activities to partake in but if you’re looking to make the most of your Seoul trip, here’s how to see Hongdae in a day. Morning You’ll find that most places in Seoul open later … Continue reading Hongdae in a Day: The Best of Seoul’s Busiest University District
Away from Home
Recently, I went to Hong Kong for four days, to visit my grandpa despite the growing unrest. The four days that I stayed with my uncle marked the most violent protests and clashes between police and protesters in the past five months, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Visiting Hong Kong has been a … Continue reading Away from Home
Toska
I remember tracing your spine, The golden hour casting shadows of witchcraft Onto your skin. You bewitched me, The spells familiar on your tongue, Foreign to me now. I remember the shape of your eyes Hazed with sleep Almond, cat-like, hooded, no, A teardrop, Like the ones that traced across your skin (and mine). I … Continue reading Toska
Reflections
Growing up, Mulan was one of my favourite Disney princesses. She wasn’t a mythical creature, like Ariel, and she didn’t break a magic spell, like Belle, but she showed me that I could be anything I wanted, whether that be the saviour of China or just comfortable in my own skin. Most importantly, she showed … Continue reading Reflections
Newly-arrived refugees will wait 6 months to access jobactive services
There was a murmur of conversation in the lobby of Community First Step, a Fairfield organisation supporting the multicultural community. Languages mixing and co-existing, this was a safe space for people from all walks of life, including the refugees that fled their war-torn countries. Maha Odesh is one such refugee who escaped the Iraqi Civil … Continue reading Newly-arrived refugees will wait 6 months to access jobactive services
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