Lee Ellwood

The Impact of Loneliness

The effects of loneliness on older people can be serious - and they include an increased risk of elder abuse.

Men's Sheds reduce isolation and elder abuse risk

The Men's Sheds community helps deter elder abuse by offering older men somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

Why is change getting harder?

You've seen an astonishing amount of social and technological change during your lifetime. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's not surprising.

Financial elder abuse: what it is and how to stop it

Financial abuse of older people is a significant, and often hidden, issue that causes financial loss and emotional distress. How can we protect ourselves?

The benefits of occupational therapy

Occupational therapy is an allied health profession that supports people who are finding it hard to continue doing meaningful activities. For older people, it can have very real benefits.

Healthy hands

Every day our hands help us work, relax, care, create and share, yet it’s so easy to take them for granted. Find out how to boost your hand health.

Age isn't the problem. Ageism is

Ageism, like other forms of bias, may be conscious or unconscious, but it's still damaging for older people. Understanding it can help you if you're treated unfairly.

Preventing battery fires in a gadget-driven world

Lithium-ion batteries are here to stay, but your gadgets could be dangerous. Do you know the fire risks and how to protect your family, home or workplace?

Kitchens are the leading cause of house fires. Make yours safer with FIRECOAT.

Elder abuse: financial abuse of older people

Financial abuse of older people is a significant, and often hidden, issue that causes financial loss and emotional distress. How can we protect ourselves?

Slow Fashion Central at Biome Paddington

Carer stress and abuse

Looking after an older person can have practical and emotional challenges. If you're experiencing stress and overwhelmed - or even abuse - as an informal carer, help is available.

Everything you need to know about fire retardant paint

The right fire retardant paint could be the choice that saves your property.

Editors with disabilities - Institute of Professional Editors Limited

Jeni Lewington's presentation to the Editors Queensland May Zoom meeting was like Jeni herself: inspirational, honest, practical, funny and skilful.

15 things to do in New Farm Park

How to write successful grant applications - EllWords

How to write successful grant applications may seem like a mysterious art. Find out what makes a good grant proposal.

May the best writing win: how good business writing sets you apart Why good business writing sets...

Good business writing is what sets you apart from the competition when you're a purpose-led organisation seeking recognition or funding.

Using lists in documents: how to help your writing, not hurt it - EllWords

Using lists in documents is common, but using them well can increase reader engagement and win you more 'yes' responses.

'Frankenstein reports': How multi-author writing can undermine impact - EllWords

Multi-author writing is vital for purpose-led work, but the documents it produces can damage your organisation and undermine your efforts.

Why you need an editor in your toolkit - EllWords

Even communications professionals can benefit from calling in an editor. Find out how editing can boost your engagement and image

Defensible Space: How to Protect Your Home Against Wildfire

Are You Still Using a One-Size Fits-All Negotiation Approach?

A traditional negotiation approach is consistent and reliable: it employs classic bargaining strategies.

Good writing matters: 5 reasons why - EllWords

Good writing matters because it's a simple value-add for your purpose-led organisation. Find out why it can make so much difference.

How freelance writing and editing boosts your service offer - EllWords

Find out how freelance writing and editing makes a difference to Leading Hand Design, one of Sydney's most vibrant creative agencies

World-class fire protection for Australia's world-class rail journey

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Fairfield House Spreads the FIRECOAT Word

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Renovating in a bushfire prone area

One northern Sydney couple found ways to protect their newly renovated 'forever home' - without compromising style.

ACE Hardware Helps Local Community Protect Against Fire Threats

Franklin's in Woodland Hills, CA is bridging the gap between product and protection by showing customers the real power of FIRECOAT fire-retardant paint

About Franconia - FRANCONIA

Situated opposite the El Alamein Fountain on vibrant Macleay Street, Franconia was designed by Australian architect Walter Leslie Nielsen in 1928.

Photography exhibition opens at popular Bellarine cafe

Media release written to promote photography exhibition. Photo by me

Australian-developed fire-retardant gains USDA approval, confirming Australia's global leadership...

As the summer bushfire season approaches, UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International (FSI) are proud to announce that innovative fire retardant, FIRECOAT Defend, has earned official approval from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The Tasmanian Guitar Experience

Slow Fashion Central at Biome Paddington

If you've become aware of the exploitation and pollution that's part and parcel of the contemporary 'fast' fashion industry, you might also be feeling at a loss for an alternative. So you'll be excited to learn that eco-store Biome has repurposed its workshop space into a 'slow fashion' haven in Brisbane's Paddington!

Dicki's plant-based dining, New Farm

If you think food can't possibly work without eggs, milk or meat being involved, Dicki's in New Farm will show you just how great plant-based dining can be.

Relax and Write Retreats

Calling female writers with a novel in mind: could you do with some help to get that book out of your head and onto the page? Would your writing flow more freely if you had peer support, maximum creativity and a relaxed environment free of day-to-day concerns?

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

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