Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Hold the phone, teens need help IMAGE Aurora

Hold the phone, teens need help

November 04, 2020

One of the country’s leading medical research groups, the Black Dog Institute, estimates that 50 per cent of all mental health problems emerge during adolescence.

Farmer’s wife responds to the call IMAGE Aurora

Farmer’s wife responds to the call

November 03, 2020

Providing each child with a wellbeing toolbox is a priority for mental health advocate Pauline Carrigan, co-founder of Where there's a Will.

Where there’s a will, student perspective IMAGE Aurora

Where there’s a will, student perspective

November 03, 2020

Select students representing every high school across the Upper Hunter converged on the City of Churches earlier this year to take part in the 8th National Student Leadership Summit, a one-day intensive workshop designed to challenge, inspire, and empower. Hosted by St Peter's College, Adelaide, the summit centres around encouraging dialogue, critical thinking and creative problem solving to help students ignite change in their communities.

Reality relished in rural retreat IMAGE Catholic Schools

Reality relished in rural retreat

October 30, 2020

Best friends Naomi Rodwell and Sammie Love used to spend their lunchtimes playing “schools” at St Joseph's Primary in East Maitland.

Foundations for success built on play IMAGE Catholic Schools

Foundations for success built on play

October 27, 2020

Making the transition from preschool to "big school" is traditionally a massive step for children and parents alike, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Inspiration crafts family heirloom IMAGE Catholic Schools

Inspiration crafts family heirloom

October 23, 2020

A breadbox owned by her grandfather is the inspiration behind Cate Gillogly's handcrafted tambour entertainment unit, which recently featured in the Australian Wood Review.