Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon is a passionate writer, editor and community development professional. With over ten years’ experience in the disability, health and advocacy sectors, Emma is dedicated to creating work that highlights important social issues.

Articles by Emma:

Rebecca Willink’s petition to end make-up discrimination gains traction

‘Urgent need for change’: Rebecca Willink’s petition to end make-up discrimination gains traction

A campaign to end make-up discrimination is gaining momentum, with supermarkets committing to a trial to sell products in dark shades.

Spinal cord injury prompts Dr Olivia Ong to prioritise own wellbeing

Paralysis to walking: How a spinal cord injury transformed Dr Olivia Ong’s outlook

Dr Olivia Ong was warned she may never walk again. Now she is leading the way for others to practice medicine from the heart.

How the pandemic has impacted female friendships

How the pandemic has impacted female friendships

The pandemic has shifted the dynamic of friendships for a lot of women, redefining the limits of who and what we care about.

When is it OK to ‘break up’ with family?

When is it OK to ‘break up’ with family?

With family, there’s an expectation to remain close regardless of toxic dynamics. But how do you know when it’s time to set firm boundaries?

Fallen out of love with a dream job? Here’s what you can do

Fallen out of love with a dream job? Here’s what you can do

If you’ve fallen out of love with a dream job, here’s some advice on how you can navigate the next steps.

Avoid acne: How to come off the pill without your skin breaking out

How to come off the pill without your skin breaking out

Just because you want to ditch your contraceptive pill doesn’t mean you have to battle with acne.

Women in business: Meet Larah Loutati, founder of Vitable

Women in business: Meet Larah Loutati, founder of Vitable

Experiencing burnout prompted Larah Loutati to reassess her health, eventually leading her to create vitamin supplements company Vitable.

Call for shops to end make-up discrimination against women of colour

Call for shops to end ‘make-up discrimination’ against women of colour

Rebecca Willink is demanding that Australian supermarkets start selling make-up for all skin types and end discrimination against women of colour.

How to find trustworthy charities to donate to

How to find trustworthy charities to donate to

Charities are not all created equal, but there are ways you can ensure your donations will actually help those in need and make an impact.