Way back when a student could actually afford to live in Sydney, I ‘escaped’ my small regional town neatly packing my big dreams into lofty goals and vowing never to return. For almost a decade I lived in share houses starting out in the Northern Beaches gradually making the daring journey across the big bridge […]
Kerry Grace delivered two workshops for Coffs Harbour City Council during Small Business Week 2020. The workshops can be accessed via the following links: Grant writing Business Planning
Coffs Harbour City Council – Small Business Week workshops Read More
There’s a lot of good to be gained via giving your time and resources in your community. Some people give because it’s how they are built – they are compelled to. You’ll find these people sharing from their garden, lending a hand to neighbours, giving frontline workers coffees and selling raffle tickets. You won’t usually
Are you really doing good? Lessons from a reformed do-gooder. Read More
If this was my last day on earth, would I be happy with it? Before I start this post may I please take a moment to acknowledge those of you who may be triggered by such a statement having lost someone, or considered losing yourself in this year. This post is by no means intended
If this was my last day on earth, would I be happy with it? Read More
HI folks. I know that many of you received a version of a particular message in your inbox from your school today. I also know that some of those messages were somewhat helpful, and others left you scratching your head. In any case, I know that you want the very, very best for your young
Dear Parents and Carers, the message I wish you received today Read More
OK Boomers (or Gen X’ers like mwah) listen up. Our girls are in crisis. And it’s up to us to do something about it. NOW. When was the last time you complained about the size of your bum, or the wrinkle between your eyebrows, or the way your skin sags where it used to be
Be your own kind of beautiful Read More
It’s been a year now since my last post on my health destiny but I sure do remember that lurgy. Oh boy. Had I experienced that now I’d more than certainly find myself in quarantine, or at the very least with some very dirty looks aimed in my direction. And how did my commitment to
Changing my health destiny: Part 5 (a break through) Read More
I’ve no doubt the past months have tested our telecommunications services. Afterall, what else is a nation stuck at home for several months going to do? There’s been the binge watching, gaming, online shopping and oh yes, online meetings. AND as a bonus we’ve taken up new hobbies – only in a modern and slightly
A side of contempt with your bundle? Read More
It always saddens me when people tell me they can’t find work because they are older. What exactly defines “older”? According to many I’ve spoken with, 50 is the magic number equating to a workplace definition of ‘older’, the year you start slipping a $50 in with your resume (please don’t do that). As I
Are older Australians struggling to find work? Read More
There is no doubt the culture of many regional towns (particularly larger towns and regional cities) is shifting. This shift has been happening gradually over decades as previous city dwellers shift for work relocation, more relaxed and affordable lifestyles. The sheer cost of living (and affordability of country living) indicates this will no doubt increase
Seven rules nobody will tell you about living in regional Australia Read More