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Kimberly Gillan
@kimberly_writes
Australian freelance writer who covers health, womanhood, parenting, psychology, social trends and personality profiles for Nine, Fairfax, Bauer, News and SBS.
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Oh, how having a child makes for endless ranty story ideas (and caffeine cravings). Had good fun penning a piece for this week about the joy that is (not) shopping with a toddler. The link is in my bio… instagram.com/p/B3ni10MArO1/
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Just a quick note to say thank you for your generous speech at the Women In Media event last night. It was exactly what I needed to hear.
"Almost 25 years after the notorious New Zealand 'Camp David' cult disbanded, former child member Serafina Tané reflects on rebuilding her life after a childhood spent petrified of putting a foot wrong," by
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The trouble with Victorian wineries is that you nearly always need a designated driver. Enter portphillipferries who will happily shuttle you by water (VERY novel to land-dwelling… instagram.com/p/BugIEqqgJfP/
Hey , We met through Nic Haddow a few years ago :) I see your byline in AWW all the time - hope Sydney is treating you well. That said, I have an interesting story I want to pitch to AWW and was wondering if you could share the best contact for pitches? Thanks, Kim
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Can you live slow and still be ambitious? Something I ponder in my latest piece for . The topic has given me lots of food for thought this summer:
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"When Queensland trans woman Ada Macey started hormone therapy, she had to cope with the fact her hard-earned running times would slow," by
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Expecting parenting to be complete hell kind of worked in my favour.
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I might have almost copped a lapful of water while dining in the dark, but it was totally worth it. Here's my first travel yarn back after mat leave. So fun to be back.
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Back by popular demand: My little yogi. (You always make sure you do mums and bubs yoga with… instagram.com/p/BXRJNVMHkno/
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And here I am again, sitting in my parked car in the driveway to keep the baby sleeping. Silver… instagram.com/p/BXPfXOyHf08/
Despite how sweet they are, my tastebuds simply will not accept dates as a substitute for chocolate.
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Air kisses with my wing man. (Seriously impossible to resist shoving a camera in his face. Part… instagram.com/p/BVWgA_3HipP/
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Four years ago I was about to throw in the freelance towel - it was too lonely and isolating at… instagram.com/p/BRsMMfrjhrr/
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If you're up for a heartstring tug, can I suggest a read of the Two of Us from Saturday's paper? Best love story!
How to keep passionate about fighting for human rights this week without wanting to curl up and cry: amnesty.org.au/keep-positive-
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Not long 'til I give parenting a whirl, so it was timely to learn about creating independent kids for sbs.com.au/topics/life/fa
A morning chai and some creative writing, with a side of roof plant envy. @ Uncommon. instagram.com/p/BPYYC4fB7jN/
I had a fascinating chat with for about becoming a part-time Buddhist for a calmer mind: sbs.com.au/topics/life/cu
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What is the best New Year's Resolution to lose weight? Quality not calories. Off the Cuff: David S. Ludwig
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Really struggling to get used to morning beach walks here. @ Edithvale instagram.com/p/BO2zW8-BI1l/
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Very excited for the year to come. Found this sunset pic from the tail end of 2016 when… instagram.com/p/BO0elqShAI5/
An epic view always comes with a deserving dose of huffy-puffies. #wyeriver #spiritualhome… instagram.com/p/BOnaBr4BDDT/
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Saying goodbye to Elwood and our leafy park view in the best way possible. Will miss the… instagram.com/p/BOTvqUNhmhc/
Hi , I just sent you an email with an interview request. Would love to hear if you have any availability :)
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I still reckon Year 12 (in 2002) was the most stressful of my life - I thought my whole life was riding on that score. It wasn't. #ATAR
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COMMENT: The only reason Malcolm Turnbull still has his job
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Small gestures can go a long way when helping refugees feel welcome, I discovered writing for
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Postive uses of social media. I enjoyed being interviewed by
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If that's not inspiration to roll out the yoga mat on a Monday night, I don't know what is. @… instagram.com/p/BNogsy9h-JF/
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How my pregnant best friend handled my miscarriage like a legend:
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