Little Explorers - for out & about kids

Our Contributors

Amy Braddon - Melbourne Contributor & Article Writer
Amy Braddon is currently studying a Bachelor of Communications/Journalism at Monash University, and has recently completed a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing at the Chisholm Institute of TAFE. She has also studied Journalism at the Canberra Institute of TAFE.

Amy has had several articles published in the Canberra-based CityNews magazine as well as an online engineering and air-conditioning magazine - Inside Air Australia. She has also been an editor, writer and marketing assistant for several publications through the Chisholm Institute’s publishing house Wishbone Press.

e: amy_braddon@hotmail.com m: 0418 163 986

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Louise Fowle - Brisbane Contributor
Hello, my name is Louise and I’m happy to be part of the team and contributing my piece for the Brisbane What’s On section. At the moment I am studying Creative Writing at QUT Kelvin Grove and am enjoying it immensely. I am also working casually as an English Tutor at Sunnybank Hills. In my spare time I love to dance, listen to my favourite music and just have a great time in general.

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Rebecca Doughty - Perth Contributor & Article Writer
Rebecca is a case worker helping families to nurture their relationships.
Rebecca is married with two children and moved to Perth from Sydney 16years ago. She loves Perth and calls it her home.

In between having children and working several part time jobs in Aged Care and Youth Work, Rebecca completed a Bachelor of Social Science at Edith Cowan University.

She is currently studying the Certificate of Professional Editing and Proofreading through Cengage Education and has written several books of short stories, poetry and novels.
Rebecca loves to read books, write stories and learn new things. She loves music and spending time with her family.

w: www.blurb.com/user/store/rdoughty

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Sheryl Lafferty - Article Writer
My name is Sheryl Lafferty and I am 23 years old. I am orginally from England but I am currently studying for a degree in English Literature at the University of Western Australia. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and have had various poems and short stories published in the UK. I hope to work as a freelance Journalist once I graduate and also intend to move into the publishing industry.

I love to travel and I tend to spend my holidays from University exploring different continents and experiencing other cultures.

I love music, horse riding, writing, travelling and spending time with my friends.

e:shezza1@hotmail.com m:0405 460 635
w: www.redbubble.com/people/sibs

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Jodie Sparke - Article Writer
After overcoming my own self-esteem issues & being a mother of two, I began Groovy Games with the hope to broaden the awareness of confidence and self-esteem issues in young Australian children.

Groovy Games promotes active fitness in kids by promoting learning through play, imagination and exploring the world around them, this providing a much needed boost for confidence and self-esteem.

I have really been enjoying writing and contributing articles about kids fun, fitness and healthy lifestyle ideas for many different websites and blogs. I’m very excited to be part of the Little Explorers team of article writers.
e: jodie@groovygames.com.au p/f: 03 8610 1282
w: www.groovygames.com.au

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Joanna Robertson - Article Writer
I was born in England in a village with the dubious name of Pratts Bottom. My family came to Australia in 1977 to start a new life. I met my husband in 1981 and we have been together ever since. Our sons are 12 and 14 and family has always been our priority, which is why I was fortunate enough to enjoy a decade of being a “stay at home Mum�?.

My family is my source of ideas and inspiration for my writing endeavours and I hope to write more with a little tinge of humour….laughter IS the best medicine.

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Clare Steel - Article Writer
I have recently moved to the Sunshine Coast from London- although I am originally from New Zealand.

I have a son, aged two and a husband (34- although sometimes it’s hard to tell!)- both of whom are enjoying their new beach-bum lifestyles.

After a slightly false start in radio journalism (I slept in and missed the 6am bulletin one too many times), I moved on to copywriting, promotions and planning in radio and television. I am now enjoying the challenge of writing something longer than a 30 second radio spot… although the temptation to write ‘hurry, only while stocks last’ is never far away!

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Sharmani Pegrum – Article Writer
I am a mother of 3 busy boys, 8 and twin 3 ½ year olds. Before having children, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Graduate Diploma in Education and taught high school English and Drama. Since having kids, I have gained a Diploma of Interior Design and built two homes and am firmly addicted to the process. In between working as a Contracts Administrator, I am involved in anything creative including writing, cooking, scrapbooking and interior design. I love spending time with my family, entertaining and shopping!


	Our Contributors Amy Braddon - Melbourne Contributor & Article Writer Amy Braddon is currently studying a Bachelor of Communications/Journalism at Monash University, and has recently completed a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing at the Chisholm Institute of TAFE. She has also studied Journalism at the Canberra Institute of TAFE. Amy has had several articles published in the Canberra-based CityNews magazine as well as an online engineering and air-conditioning magazine - Inside Air Australia. She has also been an editor, writer and marketing assistant for several publications through the Chisholm Institute’s publishing house Wishbone Press. e: amy_braddon@hotmail.com m: 0418 163 986 ******************** Louise Fowle - Brisbane Contributor Hello, my name is Louise and I’m happy to be part of the team and contributing my piece for the Brisbane What’s On section. At the moment I am studying Creative Writing at QUT Kelvin Grove and am enjoying it immensely. I am also working casually as an English Tutor at Sunnybank Hills. In my spare time I love to dance, listen to my favourite music and just have a great time in general. ****************** Rebecca Doughty - Perth Contributor & Article Writer Rebecca is a case worker helping families to nurture their relationships. Rebecca is married with two children and moved to Perth from Sydney 16years ago. She loves Perth and calls it her home. In between having children and working several part time jobs in Aged Care and Youth Work, Rebecca completed a Bachelor of Social Science at Edith Cowan University. She is currently studying the Certificate of Professional Editing and Proofreading through Cengage Education and has written several books of short stories, poetry and novels. Rebecca loves to read books, write stories and learn new things. She loves music and spending time with her family. w: www.blurb.com/user/store/rdoughty ****************** Sheryl Lafferty - Article Writer My name is Sheryl Lafferty and I am 23 years old. I am orginally from England but I am currently studying for a degree in English Literature at the University of Western Australia. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and have had various poems and short stories published in the UK. I hope to work as a freelance Journalist once I graduate and also intend to move into the publishing industry. I love to travel and I tend to spend my holidays from University exploring different continents and experiencing other cultures. I love music, horse riding, writing, travelling and spending time with my friends. e:shezza1@hotmail.com m:0405 460 635 w: www.redbubble.com/people/sibs ****************** Jodie Sparke - Article Writer After overcoming my own self-esteem issues & being a mother of two, I began Groovy Games with the hope to broaden the awareness of confidence and self-esteem issues in young Australian children. Groovy Games promotes active fitness in kids by promoting learning through play, imagination and exploring the world around them, this providing a much needed boost for confidence and self-esteem. I have really been enjoying writing and contributing articles about kids fun, fitness and healthy lifestyle ideas for many different websites and blogs. I’m very excited to be part of the Little Explorers team of article writers. e: jodie@groovygames.com.au p/f: 03 8610 1282 w: www.groovygames.com.au ****************** Joanna Robertson - Article Writer I was born in England in a village with the dubious name of Pratts Bottom. My family came to Australia in 1977 to start a new life. I met my husband in 1981 and we have been together ever since. Our sons are 12 and 14 and family has always been our priority, which is why I was fortunate enough to enjoy a decade of being a “stay at home Mum�?. My family is my source of ideas and inspiration for my writing endeavours and I hope to write more with a little tinge of humour….laughter IS the best medicine. ****************** Clare Steel - Article Writer I have recently moved to the Sunshine Coast from London- although I am originally from New Zealand. I have a son, aged two and a husband (34- although sometimes it’s hard to tell!)- both of whom are enjoying their new beach-bum lifestyles. After a slightly false start in radio journalism (I slept in and missed the 6am bulletin one too many times), I moved on to copywriting, promotions and planning in radio and television. I am now enjoying the challenge of writing something longer than a 30 second radio spot… although the temptation to write ‘hurry, only while stocks last’ is never far away! ****************** Sharmani Pegrum – Article Writer** I am a mother of 3 busy boys, 8 and twin 3 ½ year olds. Before having children, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Graduate Diploma in Education and taught high school English and Drama. Since having kids, I have gained a Diploma of Interior Design and built two homes and am firmly addicted to the process. In between working as a Contracts Administrator, I am involved in anything creative including writing, cooking, scrapbooking and interior design. I love spending time with my family, entertaining and shopping!