By McKay T. As one of the key seats in the upcoming federal election, the Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” event was a brilliant opportunity for me toContinue reading “Reflections after ‘Meeting the Candidates’”
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Shifting the Paradigm
Shifting the Paradigm: From Chronic Disease Care to Ongoing Health Management By Dr Bibiana Chan Reflections from the Northern Sydney Wellbeing Collaborative Forum With less than 48 hours before flyingContinue reading “Shifting the Paradigm”
Bibi’s Opening Speech at LNY Event
By Dr Bibiana Chan Welcome to the Community Flower Studio’s Inaugural Lunar New Year Family Fun Fair! Acknowledgement I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the landContinue reading “Bibi’s Opening Speech at LNY Event”
Some Tips for Upstanders
Some Tips for Upstanders By Kate Xavier – Professional Education Lead, Together for Humanity This is a summary of Kate’s speech at CFS’ Lunar New Year Family Fun Fair. It’s never easyContinue reading “Some Tips for Upstanders”
Be an Upstander, not a Bystander
Be an Upstander, not a Bystander by Dr Bibiana Chan At Community Flower Studio (CFS), we are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone—especially families andContinue reading “Be an Upstander, not a Bystander”
Reflections on LNY Event
Reflections on CFS’ Lunar New Year Event and Harmony Week Introduction The theme of Harmony Week – “Everyone Belongs”—reminds us that diversity and inclusiveness are essential for building a cohesiveContinue reading “Reflections on LNY Event”
Book Review -Trauma-Informed Therapy for BIPOC
Book Review by Dr Bibiana Chan Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for BIPOC Communities – Decolonizing Mental Health By Pavna K. Sodhi. Reading this book by Pavna K. Sodhi has been an enlighteningContinue reading “Book Review -Trauma-Informed Therapy for BIPOC”
A Close Call
A Close Call: Recognizing a Scam By Dr Bibiana Chan In 2024, Australia experienced a significant reduction in scam-related losses, decreasing by 52% compared to the previous year. Despite thisContinue reading “A Close Call”
Chinese New Year Folk Tales
The Story of Nian (年): A Chinese New Year Tale Long ago, a man-eating monster called “Nian” lived deep in the ocean, sleeping year-round except on the last day ofContinue reading “Chinese New Year Folk Tales”
Lyrics of Gong-Xi Gong-Xi
Lyrics of English version of Gong-Xi Gong-Xi 恭喜恭喜 (Happy Chinese New Year) Every street and every lane, everyone is greeting. When we meet and say hello, they all greet toContinue reading “Lyrics of Gong-Xi Gong-Xi”