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The complex and often hidden abuse of our elders

Philippa Moss — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:15:08 +0000

When someone speaks of elder abuse what do you think? When I first heard the term ‘elder abuse’ I thought it would be primarily physical abuse in a residential care...

TURN YOU INSIDE – OUT: an intriguing exhibition in a hidden gallery

Philippa Moss — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:15:39 +0000

Jesse Symon is a non-binary multidisciplinary visual artist who spent their teenage years growing up in Canberra before attending the Canberra School of Art. I’m proud to say that Jesse...

International Bisexuality Day: A shoutout to Canberra’s bisexual community

Philippa Moss — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:15:10 +0000

Today, Thursday 23 September, is International Bisexuality Day and this week, around the globe, we celebrate bisexuality and seek to accelerate greater acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid,...

A is for asexual—and it matters

Philippa Moss — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 20:00:22 +0000

You are probably thinking—really? More random letters to add to the ever-expanding acronym to identify those who are sex, sexuality and gender diverse? Do we really need the A? Well,...

Can you count on being counted in the census?

Philippa Moss — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:00:03 +0000

There is no doubt that the census contributes rich and valuable information about Australians. It is unfortunate, however, that it does not count the richness and value of Australians...

Queer Zumba: feelgood vibes with an important message

Philippa Moss — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:15:35 +0000

Zumba. Yes, I’m talking about the Latin dance-inspired fitness-party-turned-workout craze called Zumba. At Meridian, we’ve been supporting a community member who found Zumba provided her great joy and maintained her...

The power of LGBTIQA+ allyship—it’s about impact not intention

Philippa Moss — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:10:04 +0000

True LGBTIQA+ allyship doesn’t just benefit LGBTIQA+ communities; it benefits everyone. And true allyship is about impact rather than intention. Many people are well-intentioned, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to...

Take a seat: Transforming your intimate wellbeing with a chair

Philippa Moss — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:10:23 +0000

I love writing for HerCanberra—sharing my thoughts with you all, mostly about healthy public policy and Canberra’s Queer community. However, this article is quite different. It’s about something I never...