By Dr Bibiana Chan During my recent visit to Canberra, I arranged to meet Fiona again. We spent hours talking about our shared experiences and challenges as founders of socialContinue reading “Reflections on playing cards ’U Shape Us’”
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Nourishing Papaya, Coconut, and Pork Chinese Herbal Soup Recipe
Warm up with this traditional Papaya, Coconut, and Pork Chinese Herbal Soup. An easy, comforting winter recipe packed with body-nourishing tonic herbs.
CFS Book Club Recommendations
The following books are recommended by members of CFS Book Club at the meeting on 18th July, 2026 (complied by Dr Bibiana Chan). Geoff’s recommendations: Merchants of Doubt: How aContinue reading “CFS Book Club Recommendations”
Reflection on CFS’ 2nd Book Club
By Dr Bibiana Chan It took us 12 months to gather again for our second CFS Book Club, and it was well worth the wait. Following the format of ourContinue reading “Reflection on CFS’ 2nd Book Club”
The story of a humble ‘wok’
By Dr Bibiana Chan (originally published on LinkedIn) I listened to Pauline Hanson’s speech at the National Press Club today and was intrigued by her call for Australia to becomeContinue reading “The story of a humble ‘wok’”
When to Call emergency services?
By Dr Bibiana Chan Over the past week, I found myself reflecting on two very different but connected situations I witnessed in the community. In both incidents, a young personContinue reading “When to Call emergency services?”
Bonding Thro’ Flowers
By Dr Bibiana Chan Reflections on “Bonding Through Flowers” workshop on 2nd May. I found myself doing what I often encourage others to do—pause, reflect, and learn. There were manyContinue reading “Bonding Thro’ Flowers”
Community-Based Social Prescribing Approach for Youth Mental Wellbeing
By Dr Bibiana Chan WHY IT WORKS (FOUNDATION) Creativity | Curiosity | Community “You don’t have to be good at art for art to be good for you.” HOW ITContinue reading “Community-Based Social Prescribing Approach for Youth Mental Wellbeing”
Do Machines Dream?
by Phearry B. (originally published in Medium on April 21, 2026, shared with author’s permission). April 13 is Songkran — the Thai New Year. The day water is poured gently over theContinue reading “Do Machines Dream?”
A Book Review on IKIGAI
Book Review By Dr Bibiana Chan with assistance from Chat-GPT IKIGAI – The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles What motivates you to riseContinue reading “A Book Review on IKIGAI”