Born with cystic fibrosis, Lauren was 19 when she underwent a double lung transplant. Determined to live life to the fullest, Lauren created Gifted Life to raise organ donation awareness and support people on their transplant journey. Through Gifted Life, Lauren provides Necessity Bags to transplant hospitals for patients who are admitted unexpectedly and need basic toiletry items. “One Australian on the transplant waiting list dies every week because an organ is not available,” says Lauren. The scholarship would allow Lauren to create organ donor awareness campaigns and hold events for organ recipients.
After a personal experience of domestic violence, Liberty realised that education was the key to breaking the cycle. “Using my nursing and law degrees, along with my own experience, I want to develop a holistic approach to supporting victims of domestic violence,” says Liberty. The scholarship would enable Liberty to meet the needs of survivors, including legal services and psychological support, and safe temporary accommodation. It would also help her develop a marketing strategy to secure much-needed funding and resources.
When her sister, Nicole, was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand in 2012, Kate was finishing her business degree and looking forward to a career in corporate Australia. The loss of Nicole completely changed Kate’s life journey. “My family established the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation to honour Nicole and to raise awareness of travel safety overseas among young Australian tourists,” Kate says. She now travels Australia with an educational travel safety presentation and film that have been seen by over 30,000 students. The prize would go towards safe travel education kits for teachers to use alongside the film.
Brianne returned after six years in Canada with a dream: that all Australian women have the tools and confidence to pursue their goals. She founded Bright Sparks, a mentoring and internship program, to help university students prepare for life after graduation. “I understand the value of an international experience and am passionate about providing this opportunity to others,” Brianne says. The scholarship would allow up to four women to participate in the Bright Sparks program.
You do yogalates three times a week and you’ve practically turned kale into a food group, so why aren’t those scales moving down?
You’d think that eating well and burning calories with workouts would be enough to help you shed the kilos, but it might interest you to know that there are actually a lot of sneaky factors that are sabotaging your weight-loss results.
From bad habits to a lack of sleep, we take a look at five sneaky reasons why your weight loss journey might be at a roadblock.
A lack of sleep can effect your body’s health in many more ways than one.
1. You’re not getting enough sleep
A lack of adequate sleep will throw your body into carbohydrate and fat-craving survival mode, meaning that those who feel constantly sleep deprived will crave foods with a high fat, sugar and carb content.
Avoid 2am bedtimes and ensure that you wake up well-rested by simply going to sleep earlier. Netflix will still be there tomorrow!
2. You work a desk job
A study out of the University of Missouri-Columbi found that sitting for hours on end causes the body to cease production of a fat-inhibiting enzyme called lipase.
Standing and stretching for just 1-2 minutes out of every working hour will burn about 59 calories a day, whilst boosting your body’s metabolism by 15%.
Top tip: Those who bounce their feet subconsciously under their desk burn up to 350 calories a day! If this isn’t you, it might be time to make a new habit.
Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe knows how taxing a desk job can be on your physical health.
3. You don’t drink enough water
We know that experts recommend a glass of water before a meal to supress appetite and avoid over-eating, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the key part H20 plays in weight loss.
Dehydration causes improper function in the kidneys, which causes the body to turn to the liver for support instead. And because the liver has enough to do without this added task, fat consumed can be stored in the body rather than burnt off in exercise.
4. You tap and go
We all know that paying via paypass can sometimes cause you to make impulsive purchases.
Whether it’s that pair of shoes you definitely can’t afford, or that tub of indulgent chocolate mousse, there’s an almost ‘monopoly money’ feel about tap and go that overrides your sense of accountability.
Budget better and avoid impulse buys by paying for your groceries with cash.
Beauty enthusiast Gwyneth Paltrow swears by water for her youthful glow.
5. You eat in front of the TV
Eating while distracted can lead to a mindless increase in food intake, which can often up add around 288 extra calories per sitting!
The best way to understand this is to recall the many times you’ve purchased popcorn for a film, only to somehow finish the box before the movie even starts!
Avoid this by setting aside table time for your meals and snacks.
Eating on the go can be counter-productive. Instead, set aside proper time for your meals.
Life on the streets is tough, especially for women. Along with limited access to basics like shelter, food and clothing, homeless women often struggle to afford sanitary items. When Amy realised homeless and other in-need women didn’t have access to free sanitary items in South Australia, she co-founded Essentials 4 Women SA to meet that need. “I am a proud Aboriginal woman, wife and mother,” says Amy. “My long-term goal is that all women live with dignity.” With the help of this scholarship, Amy would create women’s “hubs” in South Australia to provide a range of services for homeless and disadvantaged women, including subsidised dental care.
It’s been a whirlwind year for Leonardo DiCaprio, with the 41-year-old finally winning an Oscar.
But now, the actor and environmentalist is focusing his attention back on issues most pressing to him.
Leo’s charity (Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) is set to host a fundraiser in St Tropez on July 20, with the funds going towards environmental conservation research.
The guest list will be nothing short of star-studded, with celebrity guests including Cate Blanchett, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and Robert de Niro already announced.
Last year’s gala was a hit, with US$40 million raised.
The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, and special guest Andrea Bocelli will offer their musical talents with exclusive performances on the night.
Last year’s event raised US$40 million, with A-listers including John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Orlando Bloom, Sir Elton John, Kate Hudson and many more turning out to support their pal Leo.
The former child actor’s passion for the planet’s welfare has been well-documented. He even dedicated part of his Oscars acceptance speech to raising awareness of climate change.
Leo’s celeb pals were on hand to support the actor at last year’s event.
“Climate change is real, it is happening right now,” the Revenant star said at the time.
“It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.”
He split from his wife Simone Callahan 10 years ago but he’s still dedicated to his three children – even if he’s on the other side of the world most of the time.
Shane’s should be expecting the arrival of his three kids any day now for a few weeks as he celebrates his eldest daughter Brooke’s 19th birthday.
The popular ex-cricketer shared a sweet throwback picture with her to Instagram, writing: “Love this silly but fun pic with my eldest daughter @brookewarne! Happy 19th birthday Brookstar, love you so much & am very proud of the young lady you’ve become, have a great day.”
The 46-year-old had been counting down the days till he sees his children, Brooke, Jackson, 17, and Summer, 14, for their annual winter trip to visit him in London, then on to Vegas for him to play the World Series of Poker.
Check out Shane receive a very cool message from Coldplay’s Chris Martin!
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It seems like he’s SO excited to see his kids, as he’s posted a bunch of family pics on Instagram of the four of them together.
On Father’s Day last week, he captioned a photo: “I’m the luckiest father in the world to have these 3 amazing children, so much love for them.”
Despite the long distance, Shane told Channel 9’s Postcards program that he’s been keeping in contact with them through FaceTime and text messaging every day.
Brooke is Shane’s eldest.
And clearly the father is besotted with her!
“It’s hard being based on the other side of the world but being teenagers now, the good thing is they have time with me and time with their mum and they have time with their friends,” he told the show.
“I’m so lucky I have a great relationship with them, it’s hard being a single parent with teenagers. All my kids have me wrapped around my little finger but I’m really lucky, they’re great kids.”
Rocco Ritchie has taken a playful jibe at his mum Madonna with his latest Instagram post.
The meme featured a photo of a teenage boy holding a gun while smoking a cigar with bottles of alcohol in front of him and the text, “When your mum finally goes out and you can be yourself.”
See Madonna’s sweet reunion with Rocco in the clip below. Post continues.
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It’s been a tumultuous few months for Madonna and her son to say the least.
The Queen of Pop has been embroiled in a custody battle with her ex-husband and Rocco’s father, Guy Ritchie, over the teen’s living arrangements.
However, the case has been put on hold for further negotiations.
The teen’s dispute with the Like A Prayer singer became public knowledge when he refused to return to his mother’s New York home after visiting his dad Guy Ritchie and step-mum, Jacqui Ainsley in December.
However, a source close to the family revealed in April to Mail Online that things are finally “getting back to normal” after the ongoing disputes.
Madonna and Rocco put their differences aside as the 57-year-old singer cuddles up to her son.
“Since Madonna’s return to London, things have taken a definite turn for the better,” the insider revealed.
“Everyone is happier than they have been for weeks and it’s great for all of them that life is getting back to normal.”
They’re sold as the healthy alternative to soft drinks – but popular sports drinks can be just as damaging at their sugary counterparts.
A new study by the Cardiff University School of Dentistry published in the British Dental Journal today has found that a high proportion of 12 to 14 year olds are regularly consuming popular sports drinks socially, increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion.
Dr Paul D Jackson, President of the University’s Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine, said many parents didn’t understand that sports drinks are not intended for consumption by children at all, let alone in the “social” way 50 per cent of children consume them.
“The proportion of children in this study who consume high carbohydrate drinks, which are designed for sport, in a recreational non-sporting context is of concern,” he said.
“Sports drinks are intended for athletes taking part in endurance and intense sporting events, they are also connected with tooth decay in athletes and should be used following the advice of dental and healthcare teams dedicated to looking after athletes.
“Water or milk is sufficient enough to hydrate active children, high sugar sports drinks are unnecessary for children and most adults.”
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Russ Ladwa, chair of the British Dental Association’s Health and Science Committee, says it is deeply concerning that so many children are consuming sports drinks and says marketing such products to young people is nothing short of negligent.
“Sports drinks are rarely a healthy choice, and marketing them to the general population, and young people in particular, is grossly irresponsible,” he said. “Elite athletes might have reason to use them, but for almost everyone else they represent a real risk to both their oral and their general health.”
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