Eleri Morgan-Thomas

Eleri Morgan-Thomas

Mission Australia’s head of social policy and advocacy.

Articles by Eleri Morgan-Thomas

Are body image classes the answer to our kids’ anxiety?

Are body image classes the answer to our kids’ anxiety?

10 Jul 12 As the debate around the best way to tackle negative body image continues to simmer in Australia, it’s worth noting…... Read more

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Lucy Kippist

The Woolwich attack victim's identity has been revealed, http://t.co/1Mw4lxDr1c

Malcolm Farr

Peter Costello was slow to recognise Tony Abbott's economic mastery but his near wholesale adoption of Labor's Budget has swung him at last.

Lucy Kippist

Why is the Big Bang Theory so popular? Totally agree with all these points, @SamClenchhttp://t.co/WmvwWgb9q6

Lucy Kippist

Shots fired at a coal seam gas protest in Tara, Qld this morning, http://t.co/bQpLhosjbh

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The Punch is moving house

The Punch is moving house

Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…

Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…

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choice ringside rantings

From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

Tim says:

They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go

Kel says:

If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]

Gentle jabs to the ribs

Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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