Bonita Mersiades

Bonita Mersiades

Articles by Bonita Mersiades
Bonita is editor of Motherpedia. She has always worked in strategic policy and communications in the government, health and sports sectors at senior executive levels. She has written two books (one on woman in small business, the other a sporting biography). Her interests include public policy, politics, health, education, all sport (especially football) and travel. She also writes occasionally for SportsBusinessInsider.com.au. Bonita is a mum to two grown-up sons and you can follow her on Twitter @bonitamersiades
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The ‘Gonski’ reforms are a good thing.

In a nutshell, what… Read more

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We’ve always been sports crazy. When Edward Trickett won the world sculling championship in… Read more

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Once upon a time many years ago, when the Australian dollar wasn’t so high,… Read more

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Wanting the best for your child but not pushing them too hard can be… Read more

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Happy International Women’s Day! It’s more than 40 years since Germaine Greer’s Read more

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Kerry Arch, who tells us her story today, says she was moved to… Read more

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Perfect patch of green
Win a 'green makeover' for your school or community group.

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No cost activity tips for children
It's possible to get kids active without spending money - including a 'walk to school' day every week.

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Bite-size fruit pleases kids
Children are much more likely to eat fruit if it's sliced for them.

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Talking about a revolution
Jamie Oliver encourages us to cook it, share it and live it on Food Revolution Day.

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Megan’s Mowdown
This mum wants to show her children that disability doesn't prevent you from achieving something great.

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Every great leader was…
Find out what a school principal does with a new national day to raise the profile of school leadership.