Fiona Wright

As Australia’s cities choke on bushfire smoke, there is an understanding of the physical risks – but the mental impact of this new reality, while harder to quantify, is no less painful.

A prolonged stay in hospital sparks reflections on displacement and adjustment, and the quiet power of landscape and habit.

Australia’s healthcare system is lauded around the world as a shining example of a fair and universal service. But it is failing those with complex or chronic conditions such as eating disorders, as the financial burden of accessing effective treatment only exacerbates the physical and mental burden of illness.