Author Archives: cfsnsw

By Dr Bibiana Chan Finland has been voted the happiest country in the world for eight consecutive years (Forbes, 2025). This got me thinking about a question I first askedContinue reading “The Happiest Countries”

Finding Light Through Art: Yayoi Kusama’s World by Teresa Lam A glimpse into Yayoi Kusama’s world, where art turns struggle into infinite beauty. Over Easter, I had the chance toContinue reading “Finding Light Through Art”

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’”

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”

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 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 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 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 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”