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- A Bush Monastery
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Popular Recipes
- Thermomix: Luigi's 40 Second Biscuits
- Marmalade or Jam Bread
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Vegie Lasagne
- Hearty Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thermomix: Rich Chocolate Cake
- Salmon with potatoes & a basil, parmesan crust
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Zucchini, Bacon and Borlotti Bean Soup
- Spaghetti with Olives, Lemon and Capers
- Teriyaki Pork Stirfry
- Carrot + Coriander Dip
- Lamb Roast with Bean Salad
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Mushroom kushiyaki with Pork & chilli-garlic Sauce
- Fast Fish Medley
- Khmer Beef Curry
- Poached Chicken with Crushed Potatoes
- Silverbeet Flan
- French Toast with Smoked Salmon and Lemon, Dill Crème Fraiche
Inspiration + Motivation
Thought for the day...
- News Item
- 23 March 2012
Nominate a Volunteer for the 2012 WA Volunteer of the Year Award
- News Item
- 21 March 2012
Flourishing Woman: Cath Sutherland
- Article
- 16 March 2012
- 2 comments
Meet Flourishing Woman Cath Sutherland who will soon be cycling 700kms over a week to raise funds for charity.

History of International Women's Day
- Article
- 8 March 2012
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The history of International Women's Day.
Balance: It's the new dream
- Article
- 6 March 2012
- 2 comments

Experiencing life with a baby or remember when you did? You'll enjoy this article by Sharon Thompson: Balance - it's the new dream.
Event: International Women's Day lunch, Rockingham
- News Item
- 2 March 2012
Make the Most of What You Get
- Article
- 27 February 2012
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Making the most of what you get. Dr Ann O’Neill, Janette Philp and Michelle Nazaroff and their stories of success through adversity. By Monique Mulligan
Being Grateful
- Article
- 27 February 2012
- 3 comments
Whoever it was that helped you on your journey, who gave you the encouragement and support to reach the destination you are at today, find a way to say thank you.
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All You Need is Love, by Lexi Rollins
- Article
- 13 February 2012
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So what is this thing called love?
As Aristotle said "Love is a single soul inhabiting two bodies".
Flourishing Woman Charmaine Lobo
- Article
- 10 February 2012
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Meet Flourishing Woman Charmaine Lobo.
Interview with author Sarah Kernochan
- Article
- 10 February 2012
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Susan May talks with Academy Award winning author, Sarah Kernochan
Goal Setting
- Article
- 12 January 2012
- 2 comments

Stay on track in 2011 and revisit your goals from the New Year.
Flourishing Career Woman: Lisa Muscat
- Article
- 27 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Career Woman - Lisa Muscat - talented and multi-awarded hairdresser.
Wobbly Bits
- Article
- 24 June 2011
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Karen Havard shares her 'back to the gym' experience in 'Wobbly Bits'.
Flourishing Woman: Angela Russo
- Article
- 21 June 2011
- 2 comments

Meet our latest Flourishing Woman: Angela Russo, domestic violence survivor, who dreams that 'every woman and child has the right to live without fear with peace and love in their lives'.
Flourishing Woman - Elizabeth Bain
- Article
- 16 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Woman, Elizabeth Bain. CEO of EmbroidMe Claremont, marketer, mother, teacher and sleeping outdoors tonight for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for Australia's homeless.
Shifting Sands - Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents
- Article
- 15 June 2011
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Amanda Spurling looks into what happens when your parents need looking after and the caring roles are reversed.
Men's Shed
- Article
- 13 June 2011
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Find out exactly what a Men's Shed is and the difference it's making to the lives of men all around the country.
Flourishing Career Woman - Tina Tower of Begin Bright
- Article
- 9 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Career Woman, Tina Tower, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author and Mum.
Book Review: Friendship Bread
- Article
- 4 June 2011
- 23 comments

Book Review: Friendship Bread by Darien Gee. Reviewed by Lezly Herbert. "Treat yourself."
Sunday Reading at Flourish
- News Item
- 29 May 2011
Flourish Thought for the Day. A.A. Milne
- News Item
- 25 May 2011
Flourish Thought for the Day
- News Item
- 24 May 2011
Sexuality
- Article
- 21 May 2011
- 5 comments

Sexuality, by Diana Nason. "I am constantly amazed at the number of middle aged women finally finding the courage to admit their true sexuality and join the lesbian community, usually after having raised their children."
Living with Declining Vision - A Young Woman's story
- Article
- 17 May 2011
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Living with declining vision at the age of 33. This is Melanie's reality. Read her story here.
Flourishing Woman: Marian Rubock
- Article
- 16 May 2011
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Meet Flourishing Career Woman, Marian Rubock, of Marian Rubock Clinic.
Care for Carers
- Article
- 14 May 2011
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Care for Carers - the people looking after others need looking after too.
Assertiveness
- Article
- 9 May 2011
- 2 comments

Assertiveness and the importance of 'YOU' time. What are your five most important things?
There’s a knot in my apron strings!
- Article
- 7 May 2011
- 2 comments

You know how there’s no user guide that comes with having children? Well just when you think you are almost becoming an expert in parenting you find there is no user guide for cutting the apron strings as they become young independent adults either. By Pamela Weatherill.
The Challenge of Change
- Article
- 22 April 2011
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The Challenge of Change. "The greatest adventure is what lies ahead..." Glen Yarborough
Flourishing Woman: Elise Petty
- Article
- 18 April 2011
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Flourishing Woman, Elise Petty of Kununurra, runs an online jewellery store, The Bangle Business and shows that you can start and grow a successful business anywhere in Australia with the right idea, support and motivation.
The Power of Choice
- Article
- 11 April 2011
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What's in a Tea Leaf
- Article
- 16 January 2011
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WHAT'S IN A TEA LEAF? Discover some basic guidelines on how to do a tea leaf reading.
5 Tips to be Supermarket Savvy
- Article
- 19 November 2010
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Things Have to Change
- Article
- 1 November 2010
- 1 comment

Thinking about a career change? Read on to be guided in the right direction.
Woman on a Wire
- Article
- 15 September 2010
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Serena Nathan asks, "What does womanhood mean to women today? "
Discover Your Passion with these Tips
- Article
- 6 September 2010
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Discover your passion and focus on living the life you deserve.
Book Review - Lonely for My Land
- Article
- 16 August 2010
- 2 comments

Book Review: Lonely for my Land, by Tish Lees
Life Matters: Refreshing Friendships
- Article
- 15 August 2010
- No comments
Flourishing Women - the Three LLLs
- Article
- 7 August 2010
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Flourishing Women - the Three LLL's. Janette Philp, Michelle Ferry and Terri Gibbs
Putting the Focus back on our Youth
- Article
- 21 June 2010
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Look Good, Feel Better
- Article
- 15 June 2010
- No comments
Flourish in Your Office
- Article
- 13 June 2010
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Some simple suggestions to Flourish in your Office.
Flourish in your Life - Flourish HOME
- Article
- 11 June 2010
- 1 comment
Flourish Thought for the Day: Pablo Picasso
- News Item
- 20 May 2010
The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
- Article
- 31 March 2010
- 5 comments

Do nothing. Now when was the last time you wrote that on your ‘to do’ list? For many of us there is a feeling that life has sped up without our permission and that there is no such thing as catching up or getting everything done. That being the case, it really shouldn’t matter if we spend a little time doing nothing. When taking in the big picture, surely there is no such thing as getting behind in your own life?
Why then is it so hard to do nothing?
Of Two Minds: Mindfulness and Depression
- Article
- 22 January 2010
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Of Two Minds: Mindfullness and Depression. The 'Doing' mind versus the 'Being' mind.
4 Simple Ways to Positive Thinking
- Article
- 22 January 2010
- 3 comments

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Winston Churchill
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- 10 Flourish Saving Hints & Tips
- 4 Simple Ways to Positive Thinking
- 5 Reasons to get a Good Night's Sleep
- 5 Steps to Sorting out Your Wardrobe for Winter
- 5 Tips to be Supermarket Savvy
- 9 Things to do With Cooped Up Kids
- 9 Top Tips to stay Tip Top | Flourishmag.com
- A Bush Monastery
- A little bit about...borlotti beans, gem squash, nashi and hickson mandarins
- A Mother's Choice
Popular Recipes
- Thermomix: Luigi's 40 Second Biscuits
- Marmalade or Jam Bread
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Vegie Lasagne
- Hearty Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thermomix: Rich Chocolate Cake
- Salmon with potatoes & a basil, parmesan crust
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Zucchini, Bacon and Borlotti Bean Soup
- Spaghetti with Olives, Lemon and Capers
- Teriyaki Pork Stirfry
- Carrot + Coriander Dip
- Lamb Roast with Bean Salad
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Mushroom kushiyaki with Pork & chilli-garlic Sauce
- Fast Fish Medley
- Khmer Beef Curry
- Poached Chicken with Crushed Potatoes
- Silverbeet Flan
- French Toast with Smoked Salmon and Lemon, Dill Crème Fraiche







