Carolyn Tate

Freelance journalist and editor

Brisbane, Australia

Freelance journalist and content marketing writer specialising in lifestyle, health and safety content.

Carolyn Tate

Freelance journalist and editor

Brisbane, Australia

Freelance journalist and content marketing writer specialising in lifestyle, health and safety content.

There’s nothing Christian about excluding transgender kids
Brisbane’s Citipointe Christian College claims to be one thing above anything else – but their letter about gender shows they’re anything but that. A Brisbane school has made headlines for sending parents a contract for them to sign before the school year starts, agreeing that their children will identify as the sex they were assigned at birth, or expect to be expelled.
news.com.au
Journalism
The shocking amount of negative marketing messages our kids see every day
When our generation was growing up, we were exposed to a fair bit of advertising, and not all of it was healthy (remember the Marlboro Man?). But advertising was easy to spot – it was on billboards, the TV or in magazines. They were ads, clearly telling us to buy a product. These days, marketing messages are more subtle – or insidious – depending on whether you've got something to sell, and our children are seeing them at an alarming rate.
Nine Honey
Journalism
'I am begging you': Distraught woman's heartbreaking plea over IVF ban in Victoria
Victorians trying to conceive were dealt a devastating blow last week, with Health Minister Martin Foley announcing that IVF clinics were being asked to cancel their appointments for 90 days, in order to free up more health resources for the battle with the current Omicron wave. One woman who isn't taking this decision lying down is Melanie, who posted an emotional plea on Instagram for Minister Foley and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to reverse the decision.
Nine Honey
Journalism
It's time Australia made it easier for trans kids to change their birth certificates: Mum's plea
I'm in the process of changing my son's sex and name on his birth certificate. It's an onerous process, but I'm grateful that, at least, it's possible for him. My son was lucky enough to be born in Victoria, which allows you to change your sex on your bir
Nine Honey
Journalism
'Tiny price to pay': Queensland mum 'could not be happier' about school delay
My family arrived back from our summer holiday to the news that most of our children won't be returning to school until February 7. That's two extra weeks at home after an already long six-week break, with a whole lot of juggling required from us as working parents. But it's a decision I could not be happier about.
Nine Honey
Journalism
What if parents can't agree on COVID vaccinations for their kids?
With Omicron hitting its stride and spreading across the nation right now, the decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to approve Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds is being welcomed by many. But it's proving to be a legal minefield for separated and divorced parents who might not agree on whether to have their child vaccinated.
Nine Honey
Why the moment you start trying for a baby is the time to stop drinking - one mum shares her story
When Sophie and her husband decided to try to conceive their first child 16 years ago, they never expected to be successful in the first month, but that's exactly what happened. "I recall telling my GP – it was six and a half weeks into my pregnancy that it was confirmed – that I'd had alcohol on the night of conception, and then there would have been another couple of occasions after that, in the third and fifth week that I'd had more than a few drinks," she said.
Nine Honey
Journalism
This is what teen drivers need to do to stay safe on the road
If you've got a teen who is learning to drive, or are staring down the barrel of the L plate journey, you'll know the experience comes with a good dose of worry for us parents. Being in charge of a motor vehicle is no easy task when it's all brand new, and it can be tough to know how best to prepare our kids for staying safe behind the wheel.
Nine Honey
Journalism
How to combat your ex trash-talking you to your kids
I grew up as a child of divorce, and I knew exactly what my mother thought of my father. It wasn't complimentary. I found this difficult and confusing – wasn't I half my father? Did that mean I was a terrible person too? Should I feel guilty for still loving my dad? With my childish grasp on the world and a swirl of emotions, I found the conflict and confusion hard to deal with, and so it's something I have always been careful to avoid after my own divorce five years ago.
Nine Honey
Journalism
Raise The Age: 'the idea of a 10-year-old being locked up makes me feel sick'
As the mother of a 10-year-old, I can't imagine how anyone could lock them up. My son is turning 10 next month. It's a big thing for him, turning "double digits", and he's super excited about what it means for him in his hurry to grow up. I love this age – children are a delightful mix of budding independence and yet still such a child.
Essential Kids
Journalism
Why are so many kids coming out as trans or non-binary?
As the parent of a transgender son, it's a question I hear all the time: "Why are so many kids coming out as transgender and binary all of a sudden? Where did they all come from?" Often from well-meaning but baffled older relatives, we hear comments about how "in our day you were one or the other and that was the end of it", or "poor kids these days must be so confused by all the choices that are available to them now".
Essential Kids
Journalism
The Critical Difference Between Women And Men Lying About Domestic Violence
As Senator Malcolm Roberts asks what we can do about women lying at the parliamentary inquiry into domestic violence, it's time to start asking some better questions.
whimn
Journalism
The One Thing About The 'Pretty' Umpire Story We're All Missing
Calling Australian Open umpire 'super pretty' undermines Marijana Veljovic's professionalism and hard work, and reduces her to an object to be judged by others.
whimn
Journalism
#Notalldrivers - Do All Motorists Really Hate Cyclists?
The unfortunate reality in Australia though is that our roads aren’t always built with cyclists in mind, even though 13.5 per cent of Queenslanders regularly ride a bike. Sure, there are some dedicated lanes springing up, like the new green bike lanes around Woolloongabba in Brisbane’s inner south, but as a whole, cyclists are left to try to blend in with the traffic, and expected to follow the road rules.
Smith's Lawyers
Corporate and copywriting
Dutch Courage To Do Nothing At All
Slowing down in today's society can be tricky, but the Dutch practice of Niksen could be just what you need.
Good Health
Journalism
Endometriosis myths: common misconceptions busted | HCF
HCF
Corporate and copywriting

About

Carolyn Tate

Magazine feature writing

Digital article writing

Blogging

Copywriting

Editing

Web copy writing

Copywriting for video

Copywriting for brochures

Corporate blogging

Speech writing

Media release writing

I'm a degree-qualified journalist with 20 years of experience, specialising in health and lifestyle content. There isn't a health fad I don't find fascinating and I'll try pretty much anything.

I also work regularly with the corporate sector as a communications consultant, copywriter and editor.

My super power is my ability to nail the right voice for any audience and media, produce engaging copy and editing even the most banal text into spun gold.

Let's chat about working together.