Through events where we can't be fully prepared for, when meaning and reason might be hard to find, the strength and resilience of the human spirit shines at its best, and paints us a picture of how our world should be.
For Paul Matley and his fellow dancers at e.motion21, a diagnosis of Down syndrome does not mean that one must curtail their dreams. On World Down Syndrome Day, these inspiring young adults showed that not only can they dance-they can fly.
Melbourne is known to be a melting pot of cultures. This I have undoubtedly felt when I entered the country as an international student.
Music can be comforting and beautiful and even though I wasn't the patient it helped me too.
Dr Parkinson was the first person to clinically describe the condition we know today as Parkinson's.
In March 2013, the Possible Dreams International Choir from rural Swaziland toured Victoria and performed at Federation Square. They helped us all to become 'Voices for the Voiceless'.
I moved away from Monterrey in 2006, but then when I went back to Mexico to visit I thought ‘I want to go home.’ I missed Melbourne, and I realised it is home now. It’s the first time I’ve called another place home. I love it here.
As we drove out of Tullamarine Airport, I could spot nothing but the empty streets and concrete structures of the empty terminals. A feeling of awe, curiosity, and jet lag swelled up inside me.
Founded in 1962, The Australian Ballet is one of the country's flagship arts companies.
The Boite Schools' Chorus is an inspiring music program for ages 8 – 18 that has performed at The Edge since 2010. Young singers have the opportunity to engage with professional artists, discover unique musical sounds in our community and explore social and environmental themes in the classroom.