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A Story About An Indigenous Boy Who Hit Rock Bottom And Came Back Up
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Tim Gray, the Founder and Lead Singer of Green Hand Band. Now you may not have heard too...

Deb Carr
Apr 17, 20182 min read


Sydney Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students 2018
Last night I had the delightful pleasure of joining my international friends and making new ones at the Lord Mayor’s Welcome. It was a...

Deb Carr
Mar 21, 20182 min read


With Winter Coming Soon Now is a Good Time To Learn a New Skill With Classbento
Now that winter is heading our way this is a great time to learn some new skills such as Japanese flower arranging, build a terrarium,...

Deb Carr
Mar 21, 20182 min read


Harmony Art Collective 2018
What started as a wet, gloomy Tuesday quickly turned into a warm and vibrant embrace of some of what makes Australia great: art,...

Deb Carr
Mar 15, 20182 min read


Busk for a Cure for Crohn's Disease and Cancer
In 1999 I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease just six months after my brother took his life. As you can imagine, that was extremely hard...

Deb Carr
Mar 12, 20182 min read


Mardi Gras Fair Day 2018
Come one, come all to Mardi Gras Fair Day presented in partnership with ANZ, the biggest and most colourful event of the opening weekend...

Deb Carr
Feb 13, 20183 min read


What it feels like to be caught in a riptide
As I write this I'm still quite shaken and, feel a little sick from swallowing water after being caught in a riptide. I was swimming at...

Deb Carr
Feb 9, 20183 min read


Royal Life Saving Australia Campaign: Water Is Only Safe While You Are Watching
My first daughter was born in 1991, and was I an overprotective mother? Yes! When she started to walk and crawl I used to dread taking...

Deb Carr
Dec 15, 20174 min read


When You Are Not Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth
Some kids are born into privileged lives and given every opportunity to have a good life. Some kids are born with the exact opposite and...

Deb Carr
Nov 8, 20172 min read


1 in 4 young people aged between 12-25 years old have experienced a mental health issue in the last
The paintings above from my brother Gary Doran aka Mars Solar 25.11.63 - 2.11.98 Today is a sad day for me. It's the 19th anniversary of...

Deb Carr
Nov 2, 20172 min read


The 2017 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian Fellows
The 2017 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian Fellows were announced at a ceremony honouring these five outstanding...

Deb Carr
Oct 30, 20174 min read


Vets Shedding the Stigma
Imagine stripping off completely around your closest peers only to stand before a team of photographers. Although to most this idea is as...

Deb Carr
Oct 18, 20172 min read


AUSTRALIAN LGBTI AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2018 SHORTLIST
Courtney Act, Kyle Sandilands, Conchita Wurst and The Veronicas are just some of the names nominated for Australia’s biggest awards...

Deb Carr
Oct 12, 20173 min read


The Late Mail Postie Ride to Raise Money for Wings4kidz
The Late Mail Postie Ride started off as ‘a few’ mates getting together to do a Postie Ride and raising money for a needy charity. After...

Deb Carr
Oct 5, 20171 min read


Sofitel Darling Harbour Night of Nights
I can claim a piece of history! Last night I was the first guest to stay in room 2708 at the Sofitel Darling Harbour Sydney . What an amazing experience it was to stay in a brand new hotel. As well, I was a guest at the soft launch of the opening of the hotel thanks to the generosity of Dr Jerry Schwartz who donated all the rooms to various charities to help them raise funds. I was representing Wings4Kidz as the charity's Ambassador. Supporters of the charities were treated

Deb Carr
Oct 4, 20173 min read


Curry for a Cause
Gather around your family and friends, enjoy a delicious curry, and help break the devastating cycle of poverty. That’s the aim of...

Deb Carr
Sep 20, 20172 min read


The Effects of Consumerism
Have you ever wondered about the effects of consumerism? I'm talking about the products that you purchase. Do you ever wonder where your...

Deb Carr
Sep 9, 20172 min read


There is so much choice at the milk fridge today, how can you possibly choose?
Are you confused between the health benefits, the price point and or supporting your dairy farmer? Marketing gurus tell us that we...

Deb Carr
Aug 31, 20173 min read


My Hairstyle, Their Lifestyle: Why I Donate Hair
Most stories begin at the beginning, some begin long before you realise it has, and others begin when one ends. My hair donation story...

Deb Carr
Aug 29, 20173 min read


Dr Jerry Schwartz Gift to Charities - Sofitel Darling Harbour
One multimillion dollar 5-star hotel, 28 floors, and 28 charities. This is the gift Dr Jerry Schwartz will be giving back to Sydney on...

Deb Carr
Aug 25, 20172 min read


A Reason to Celebrate Art
On the 30th August, an exhibition named “If You Can Tell a Story”, will feature contemporary artworks donated by over 50 of Australia’s...

Deb Carr
Aug 23, 20172 min read
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