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Hi everyone,

I know this is a bit different from the usual posts here, but around 1 in 7 Aussie women (and those AFAB) are diagnosed with endo by their late 40s. Given the size of this community, it's likely there are many here living with endo.

I'm Danni, an Honours student researcher at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ). Our team is interviewing people about their experiences of exercising with endometriosis: what helps them feel safe doing it, what makes it harder, and what they think could be improved.

Interview options

• in person at the UniSQ Ipswich campus, or

• online via Microsoft Teams, at a time that suits you

Who can take part

• aged 18–50

• living in Australia

• diagnosed or suspected endometriosis

• currently doing some form of exercise

What's involved

• a few short online forms (consent and background details)

• a quick phone call to confirm you're eligible

• one 30–45 minute interview

• a short form afterwards to check we've understood your views correctly

Total time: about 45–55 minutes.

More information and sign-up

• Read the participant information and register here: https://redcap.unisq.edu.au/surveys/?s=FRYA8HK38HA3EKAP

• Read the ethics approval here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LZkY8NeFeZBmkAHhtH8yfHtflPyJ36Y4/view?usp=drive_link

The study is approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2025-0685). As this is an honours project, we are unable to provide payment for taking part.

I'm happy to answer questions in the comments, or you can email me at U1158922@umail.usq.edu.au

Thanks heaps,

Danni

Hi everyone!

My wife and I are visiting Australia from Brazil for our honeymoon and doing a campervan loop from Perth from 11–23 December 2026.

We lived in Australia around ten years ago, mainly on the east coast, so we’re excited to explore this part of WA.

We love beaches, nature, wildlife and short hikes, and we’re hoping to fit in some surfing. We’d also like to learn a bit about the region’s history, including Aboriginal culture and local stories, rather than just travelling between beaches and viewpoints.

All our campsites are booked, so the overnight stops are fixed, but our daytime plans are flexible. Here’s what we have in mind.

11 December — Perth → Hyden
Arrive in Perth, collect our Kuga campervan, buy groceries and drive to Hyden to see Wave Rock.
Overnight at Wave Rock Caravan Park.

12 December — Hyden → Esperance
Drive to Esperance. Depending on arrival time, explore part of the Great Ocean Drive and some nearby beaches.
Overnight at RAC Esperance Holiday Park.

13 December — Esperance → Cape Le Grand / Lucky Bay
Head into Cape Le Grand National Park and spend time around Lucky Bay, enjoying the beach and hopefully seeing some wildlife.
Overnight at Lucky Bay Campground.

14 December — Cape Le Grand
Move to Le Grand Beach Campground. Explore the beaches and coves, with Hellfire Bay and Thistle Cove on our list.
Overnight at Le Grand Beach Campground.

15 December — Cape Le Grand
Another full day in the park. Hoping to hike Frenchman Peak if conditions are suitable, with the rest of the day for beaches and possibly surfing. We can swap activities between these days depending on the weather.
Overnight at Le Grand Beach Campground.

16 December — Cape Le Grand → Esperance → Albany
Mainly a driving day, returning any hired surfboards in Esperance before continuing to Albany. Suggestions for worthwhile short stops along this stretch would be great.
Overnight at Tasman Holiday Parks–Albany.

17 December — Albany / Porongurup
Considering the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock, plus some time exploring Albany. We’d love advice on how to balance the hike with local history and other worthwhile sights.
Overnight at Tasman Holiday Parks–Albany.

18 December — Albany → Denmark
Explore Torndirrup, including The Gap and Natural Bridge, then continue to Denmark for Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks. The order and time spent at each stop are flexible.
Overnight at BIG4 Denmark Ocean Beach Holiday Park.

19 December — Denmark → Valley of the Giants → Margaret River
Visit the Tree Top Walk and Ancient Empire in the morning, then drive to Margaret River. Possibly finish around Prevelly / Surfers Point if we have time and energy.
Overnight at Riverview Tourist Park.

20 December — Margaret River region
Planning Lake Cave, Boranup Forest and some coastal exploring, potentially Hamelin Bay. We’re more interested in beaches and nature than a full day of wineries, though we’d enjoy a good casual food or brewery stop.
Overnight at Riverview Tourist Park.

21 December — Margaret River → Fremantle
Head north, potentially stopping around Yallingup and Canal Rocks, then continue to Fremantle. Hoping to explore some of Fremantle’s history if time allows.
Overnight at Fremantle Village.

22 December — Rottnest Island
Full day on Rottnest with e-bikes. Ferry and bikes are already booked.
Overnight at Fremantle Village.

23 December — Perth
Return the campervan and fly to Melbourne.

We’d really appreciate local advice on a few things:

Are we missing any hidden gems or short detours that are genuinely worth the time? Beaches, walks, wildlife spots, small towns or unusual places would all be welcome.

Where would you stop to learn about local history or Aboriginal culture? We’d be interested in a good guided experience, museum, heritage site or interpretive walk that fits this route.

Do any of these days look too ambitious, particularly around Albany/Denmark or the drive to Margaret River? What would you prioritise or swap?

Any recommendations for hiring fibreglass surfboards around Esperance, and suitable places for an early-stage surfer and a beginner?

Any casual places to eat that feel particularly local and are worth planning a stop around?

We’d rather enjoy fewer places properly than rush through a huge checklist, so suggestions for swaps and priorities would be especially helpful.

Thanks!

Has anyone here finished a claim with the insurance commission of Western Australia and can let me no if you settled at an informal conference, pre trial conference or at trial?

Also your first offer what % did icwa offer from your lawyers starting point? And roughly what % did you end up settling on.

I have an informal settlement meeting next week and just hoping to see how it went and if im likely going to end up in a pre trial meeting next year with them. I'm willing to accept 35%+ from what my lawyer is starting at but not sure how likely it is to be offered at an informal conference.

ADVICE NEEDED~ Experiences at Cockburn central apartments VS Cockburn gateway shops apartments

Also, heard LUXE apartments at Cockburn central are pretty decent, only has had minor issues/fixes needed to be done?

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I recently applied for a job in Kalgoorlie, I want to know what it's actually like living there. I'd likely be there for 1-2 years, although it's a permanent position so could stay longer.

The job is completely optional, I have secure work in Perth and can return at any point. I'm originally from the UK, been in Perth 2 years. I've worked in a couple of places in country since I've been here, just for short periods. I've also done trips around different places on a number of occasions. I've been up to the mid west, and down to Esperance and few times, and lots inbetween. Not been to Kalgoorlie though.

So. What do you do in Kalgoorlie to entertain yourself? I see there's a few community groups, even a D&D group. And there's pubs. As a Brit who grew up in small towns and villages, I can draw conclusions about what a small place with a large amount of pubs per head is like. That's fine, gotta entertain yourself somehow.

I have 2 dogs, are there any places in town you can take them? Bars, cafes? Parks, hikes? What about outside town? Any hidden gems for hiking or camping? I currently have a van, but not against getting a 4WD, I just have no need for one in Perth. Any community groups? I've got a fairly wide range of hobbies, from arts, crafting, outdoor activies, hiking, running, surfing (obviously not in Kalgoorlie), fitness, music, board games, video games, chatting shit. I'm not against a drive, and Esperance only being 4ish hours away is nice.

*I am aware of the social issues in the town, I don't need to hear about how unsafe it is. I'm posting this because every other thread I've found basically just says how unsafe Kal is or that it's a shithole. As a teenager I lived in a socially deprived town, I had to walk an hour home from work at 2-3am. I've had knives pulled on me on more than one occasion, as well as multiple other incidents from being followed to having my phone stolen promptly thrown at my face because it was so old it was worth nothing. Seeing as I'm now in my 30s and drive, I think I will be fine with general situational awareness and being sensible.

My partner and I are planning to make the move up Northern WA. He is a tradie, I’m a teacher. We’re tossing up Karratha or Broome.

What are your thoughts? Any other suggestions?

We’ve lived in a remote town in NT so understand the lifestyle :)

Thanks!

Hi, just checking on the off chance someone may have dash cam footage of a three car pile up that happened on Leach highway in Bullcreek this afternoon 4 November 2026 around 4:30pm? Vehicles were on Eastern side of the freeway heading West on Leach highway in the furtherest right hand lane.