National guidelines are urgently needed to give clarity and consistency to the rules around surrogacy. For many Australians, surrogacy offers a precious pathway to parenthood. In Australia, surrogacy is altruistic only – meaning it’s not paid, beyond covering expenses – and often takes place between close friends or...
What families need to check for a Surrogacy Birth (hospital policies, legal paperwork, etc.) Before the Birth ✅ Legal agreements: Make sure you and your surrogate have a written surrogacy agreement, and both parties have had independent legal advice (a requirement in most states). ✅ Counselling sessions: Confirm...
Kate Woods’ new film Kangaroo is the heartwarming pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed, writes Chris Thompson The new Australian family film, Kangaroo, is a rare beast. It’s not just a movie for kids that adults can tolerate. It’s funny, heartfelt, emotionally authentic and ultimately uplifting. It’s...
Donna Hay's easy peanut butter and caramel fudge — great for a school holiday treat or the perfect fudge to wrap up for gifting (if it lasts that long!) Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, chopped ⅓ cup (80ml) single (pouring) cream 1 ⅓ cups (370g) smooth peanut...
In part two, Dr Sam Tormey explains how gestational diabetes is diagnosed, managed, and what it can mean for both mother and baby. How Gestational Diabetes is Detected A routine test often detects these higher-than-usual blood-glucose levels during pregnancy, before they actually cause any symptoms. The growing...
Katrina Germein writes about her son’s shyness and her efforts to help him socialise. The Lightning-Bolt Realisation A friend once told me that when her son turned three, she realised he wasn’t sporty. He preferred books and indoor play over running and kicking balls. That moment stayed...
Is it true that foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? Nutrition expert Margaret Murray explains At the end of a long day, who has time to check the detailed nutrition information on every single product they toss into their shopping basket? To eat healthily, some...
Not all processed foods are bad for you, Clare Collins writes. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious...
Science says it can actually be good for us, writes Michelle Kennedy and Daniel Hermens We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually, we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to...
From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Riona Moodley looks at how the claims stack up. Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are...
