Dr Sarah Russell
@sarahrussell.bsky.social
Public health researcher with an interest in climate action, aged care, mental health and gender equity. Chair Progressives of the Peninsula. Founder of Independent 4 Flinders. Owner of Ash Barky.
In 1995, SANE had billboards: "We help you to help them". This "othered" those of us with a mental illness.
30 years later SANE has the byline "We're people like you". Bravo.
Thanks @angelapriestley.bsky.social for publishing this article:
womensagenda.com.au/life/health/...
30 years later SANE has the byline "We're people like you". Bravo.
Thanks @angelapriestley.bsky.social for publishing this article:
womensagenda.com.au/life/health/...
March 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
In 1995, SANE had billboards: "We help you to help them". This "othered" those of us with a mental illness.
30 years later SANE has the byline "We're people like you". Bravo.
Thanks @angelapriestley.bsky.social for publishing this article:
womensagenda.com.au/life/health/...
30 years later SANE has the byline "We're people like you". Bravo.
Thanks @angelapriestley.bsky.social for publishing this article:
womensagenda.com.au/life/health/...
#NACC to investigate Robodebt referrals
"The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation."
Is anyone left to investigate?
@michellefahy.bsky.social @elizabethminter.bsky.social
"The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation."
Is anyone left to investigate?
@michellefahy.bsky.social @elizabethminter.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#NACC to investigate Robodebt referrals
"The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation."
Is anyone left to investigate?
@michellefahy.bsky.social @elizabethminter.bsky.social
"The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation."
Is anyone left to investigate?
@michellefahy.bsky.social @elizabethminter.bsky.social
In 1951, almost 98% of votes went to the 2 major parties. In last federal election, this number was an all-time low of 68%.
In response to this fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour.
In response to this fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour.
February 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In 1951, almost 98% of votes went to the 2 major parties. In last federal election, this number was an all-time low of 68%.
In response to this fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour.
In response to this fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour.
Letter in today's Age
If only my advocacy over the years had been as effective as Grace's.
#GraceTame #Murdoch
If only my advocacy over the years had been as effective as Grace's.
#GraceTame #Murdoch
February 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Letter in today's Age
If only my advocacy over the years had been as effective as Grace's.
#GraceTame #Murdoch
If only my advocacy over the years had been as effective as Grace's.
#GraceTame #Murdoch
2 legends - Grace Tame and Ash Barky - wearing merch from @shotau.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
2 legends - Grace Tame and Ash Barky - wearing merch from @shotau.bsky.social
Recently, a PRIVATE COMPANY undertook an #agedcare assessment. Sentences marked in pink are incorrect.
Lynette has Alzheimer's. She lives alone.
She needs assistance to get out of bed, shower and eat.
Without a friend's help, she spends all day in bed.
🧵
Lynette has Alzheimer's. She lives alone.
She needs assistance to get out of bed, shower and eat.
Without a friend's help, she spends all day in bed.
🧵
January 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Recently, a PRIVATE COMPANY undertook an #agedcare assessment. Sentences marked in pink are incorrect.
Lynette has Alzheimer's. She lives alone.
She needs assistance to get out of bed, shower and eat.
Without a friend's help, she spends all day in bed.
🧵
Lynette has Alzheimer's. She lives alone.
She needs assistance to get out of bed, shower and eat.
Without a friend's help, she spends all day in bed.
🧵
Headline in The Age "Dutton says ‘strong’ leader needed to heal anxious, divided nation"
I responded with a Letter to The Editor.
#auspol #democracy
I responded with a Letter to The Editor.
#auspol #democracy
January 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Headline in The Age "Dutton says ‘strong’ leader needed to heal anxious, divided nation"
I responded with a Letter to The Editor.
#auspol #democracy
I responded with a Letter to The Editor.
#auspol #democracy
Ironic that Clive Palmer wants to trademark ’teal’, a term the media use to describe #communityindependents who have re-ignited grassroots participatory democracy.
Lest we forget Palmer undermined #democracy by spending $116 million to purchase Babet's seat in the senate.
Lest we forget Palmer undermined #democracy by spending $116 million to purchase Babet's seat in the senate.
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ironic that Clive Palmer wants to trademark ’teal’, a term the media use to describe #communityindependents who have re-ignited grassroots participatory democracy.
Lest we forget Palmer undermined #democracy by spending $116 million to purchase Babet's seat in the senate.
Lest we forget Palmer undermined #democracy by spending $116 million to purchase Babet's seat in the senate.
Using a photo of Peter Bol rather than Gout Gout on front page of The Age was a racist mistake ('they all look alike")
The Age claims the error "was made during the cropping of a photo featuring both athletes".
Did the person who cropped the photo think Gout Gout and Peter Bol look alike?
The Age claims the error "was made during the cropping of a photo featuring both athletes".
Did the person who cropped the photo think Gout Gout and Peter Bol look alike?
December 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Using a photo of Peter Bol rather than Gout Gout on front page of The Age was a racist mistake ('they all look alike")
The Age claims the error "was made during the cropping of a photo featuring both athletes".
Did the person who cropped the photo think Gout Gout and Peter Bol look alike?
The Age claims the error "was made during the cropping of a photo featuring both athletes".
Did the person who cropped the photo think Gout Gout and Peter Bol look alike?
Reposted by Dr Sarah Russell
I keep reading that this is a place for kinder people, but gentle souls have always been among us. We just couldn’t hear them anymore. Perhaps our gathering here is proof that we missed those voices. What a wonderful thing to believe about ourselves. It can be a bold move to choose kindness.
December 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM
I keep reading that this is a place for kinder people, but gentle souls have always been among us. We just couldn’t hear them anymore. Perhaps our gathering here is proof that we missed those voices. What a wonderful thing to believe about ourselves. It can be a bold move to choose kindness.
@suebarrett.bsky.social responds to Paul Fletcher's absurd assertion that voters were conned into voting for #communityindependent
"The blame lies with [Liberal Party], not the voters"
"The blame lies with [Liberal Party], not the voters"
December 2, 2024 at 7:59 PM
@suebarrett.bsky.social responds to Paul Fletcher's absurd assertion that voters were conned into voting for #communityindependent
"The blame lies with [Liberal Party], not the voters"
"The blame lies with [Liberal Party], not the voters"
Main St #Mornington was flooded with orange as women, men and children walked to support ending #genderedviolence
@bronwyncurrie.bsky.social "We have to unite to create a world where women and girls are safe, respected, valued, and equal."
youtu.be/HsgcSkbNpK4
@bronwyncurrie.bsky.social "We have to unite to create a world where women and girls are safe, respected, valued, and equal."
youtu.be/HsgcSkbNpK4
Bronwyn Currie speaking against gendered violence
YouTube video by Progressives of the Peninsula
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Main St #Mornington was flooded with orange as women, men and children walked to support ending #genderedviolence
@bronwyncurrie.bsky.social "We have to unite to create a world where women and girls are safe, respected, valued, and equal."
youtu.be/HsgcSkbNpK4
@bronwyncurrie.bsky.social "We have to unite to create a world where women and girls are safe, respected, valued, and equal."
youtu.be/HsgcSkbNpK4
Good managers listen to critical feedback about a decision - and change their mind.
It is not a weakness to change your mind - it is a strength.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-...
It is not a weakness to change your mind - it is a strength.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-...
What the ABC’s sacking of Sarah Macdonald says about its attitude to women
By sacking Sarah Macdonald, the ABC has sent the message to women that we are not the workers they want, or the audience they care about.
womensagenda.com.au
November 27, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Good managers listen to critical feedback about a decision - and change their mind.
It is not a weakness to change your mind - it is a strength.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-...
It is not a weakness to change your mind - it is a strength.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-...
Many people believe #communityindependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy.
Bravo @debleonard4monash.bsky.social
Bravo @debleonard4monash.bsky.social
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH in Monash was a complete success! Look at all these passionate community members fighting for better representation.
We. Can. Win. This.
#debleonard4monash #moreformonash #auspol #auspol2025 #independentsday
We. Can. Win. This.
#debleonard4monash #moreformonash #auspol #auspol2025 #independentsday
November 25, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Many people believe #communityindependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy.
Bravo @debleonard4monash.bsky.social
Bravo @debleonard4monash.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Sarah Russell
If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
November 21, 2024 at 5:51 AM
If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
I was very fortunate to stumble upon Helen in a dog park. We soon discovered we had similar taste in literature.
Helen died recently - and bequeathed me her extraordinary collection of books to add to my library.
I will be able to escape from our mad world into a world of books!
Helen died recently - and bequeathed me her extraordinary collection of books to add to my library.
I will be able to escape from our mad world into a world of books!
November 19, 2024 at 5:35 AM
I was very fortunate to stumble upon Helen in a dog park. We soon discovered we had similar taste in literature.
Helen died recently - and bequeathed me her extraordinary collection of books to add to my library.
I will be able to escape from our mad world into a world of books!
Helen died recently - and bequeathed me her extraordinary collection of books to add to my library.
I will be able to escape from our mad world into a world of books!
The biggest change to electoral laws in 40 years without the usual parliamentary inquiry and debate. WTF
#CommunityIndependents
#CommunityIndependents
Since I've been in Parliament, I have rarely seen the two parties cooperate on anything. Then along comes the Electoral Reform Bill. Now they suddenly agree. Part 1.
November 18, 2024 at 10:12 AM
The biggest change to electoral laws in 40 years without the usual parliamentary inquiry and debate. WTF
#CommunityIndependents
#CommunityIndependents
A year ago, I exposed Arcare for charging residents for services that were not delivered. I called for Minister for Aged Care and the regulator to stop this illegal behaviour.
How is possible that Arcare continues this unlawful practice?
michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-co...
How is possible that Arcare continues this unlawful practice?
michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-co...
Who cares ... Arcare? Aged care providers still charging for services never provided, regulator hiding - Michael West
Aged care operators are charging elderly residents fees for services which are not provided. Minister Anika Wells and regulators must step up.
michaelwest.com.au
November 16, 2024 at 5:04 AM
A year ago, I exposed Arcare for charging residents for services that were not delivered. I called for Minister for Aged Care and the regulator to stop this illegal behaviour.
How is possible that Arcare continues this unlawful practice?
michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-co...
How is possible that Arcare continues this unlawful practice?
michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-co...
Federal govt is rushing laws through parliament’s final fortnight to strip big money out of politics, aiming to curtail the power of #CommunityIndependents to unseat the major parties.
Govt plans to cap total amount candidates can spend during a campaign at $800,000.
Juice Media responds.
Govt plans to cap total amount candidates can spend during a campaign at $800,000.
Juice Media responds.
Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Federal govt is rushing laws through parliament’s final fortnight to strip big money out of politics, aiming to curtail the power of #CommunityIndependents to unseat the major parties.
Govt plans to cap total amount candidates can spend during a campaign at $800,000.
Juice Media responds.
Govt plans to cap total amount candidates can spend during a campaign at $800,000.
Juice Media responds.
We need #communityIndependents to push for genuine aged care reform.
The RC final report was tabled 3 years ago but most recommendations have not been implemented.
RC recommended mandatory minimum quals for personal care workers and a registration scheme for all staff. We are still waiting.
The RC final report was tabled 3 years ago but most recommendations have not been implemented.
RC recommended mandatory minimum quals for personal care workers and a registration scheme for all staff. We are still waiting.
November 12, 2024 at 6:55 AM
We need #communityIndependents to push for genuine aged care reform.
The RC final report was tabled 3 years ago but most recommendations have not been implemented.
RC recommended mandatory minimum quals for personal care workers and a registration scheme for all staff. We are still waiting.
The RC final report was tabled 3 years ago but most recommendations have not been implemented.
RC recommended mandatory minimum quals for personal care workers and a registration scheme for all staff. We are still waiting.
#CommunityIndependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy.
linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
@CommunityIndependentsAU | Linktree
Community independent candidates to support in the upcoming federal election
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November 12, 2024 at 4:55 AM
#CommunityIndependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy.
linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
linktr.ee/CommunityInd...