Monthly Archives: July 2024

Background The Nurturing Healthy Masculinity program at Lyndale Secondary College focuses on fostering healthy relationships and challenging harmful gender stereotypes among young men. The program commenced in term four, 2023, and continued in 2024. To build on the successes and relationships formed in the previous term, the program aimed to improve emotional literacy, promote healthy…

Background Rachel*, a 49-year-old woman, found herself in a difficult financial situation following an injury that left her unable to work in early childhood development. She worked on a casual basis and was not entitled to sick leave or annual leave. The increasing cost of living was having a devastating impact on Rachel, who often…

Background Lena*, an Afghan immigrant who experienced family violence and financial abuse, experienced huge challenges when her ex-partner wrongly used her small daycare business income to get two car loans from a car finance company. The loans were taken out in Lena’s name without showing she could afford them. Some of her gold jewelry had…

Background Ruby*, a 36-year-old mother of four, has endured a long history of family violence and financial hardship, all while managing the health challenges of her youngest child. Originating from the Republic of Congo in 2006 into an arranged marriage with a man 14 years older than her, Ruby’s life in Australia started with hope…

Background Vincent*, a 56-year-old, faced life-changing challenges after an accident which required him to leave his job as a Alcohol and Other Drugs counsellor. He was injured in a fire, sustaining 3rd degree burn injuries to 48% of his body, leaving him with a fused mouth and an inability to walk or move. With no…