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This week, on October 10, we recognised World Mental Health Day. The theme for 2022 is Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority. Social media is often linked to mental health issues like depression, anxiety and loneliness. As a social networking platform, the mission of Glimmer is to inspire and empower each other…
Increasing inequality continues to be a significant issue in our urban societies. This month, Urban October, aims to educate and engage the international community for the creation of a more sustainable urban future.
Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world where millions of people go hungry every day. When we reduce waste, we respect that food is not a given for the millions of people who go hungry every day.
On this 2022 International Day of Peace, join Glimmer in supporting the efforts of the United Nations. Together we can work towards a world where compassion, respect and empathy replace racism and hatred.
Can we, should we, buy less stuff? Neil Kitching discusses how we can reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ we buy and consume and argues that we should campaign to promote a better quality of life.
Homelessness remains a huge problem in Australia and low literacy levels is an important contributing factor.
Research suggests that the pandemic has exacerbated the impacts of loneliness. Additionally, people’s fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, hasn’t decreased even since in-person social gatherings became less frequent. But small daily actions – such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap – can add up to have an impact on mental health.
Agroforestry is a system combining trees with shrubs, crops, and livestock to produce food, support biodiversity, build organic content in soils, boost water tables, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Adopted in the Kavre district of Nepal, agroforestry is key to conserving soil nutrition, promoting food security, and empowering women.
Mark it in your calendar. 19th August is World Humanitarian Day: a chance to show our support for the front line workers risking their lives for those in need.
While there is much information about our declining biodiversity, here are some really impactful ways in which we, as individuals and together, can help nurture our environment so our biodiversity can thrive.
Join a community of like-minded people inspiring each other to live sustainable lives.
Glimmer acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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