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my chnt swap AU will now be called

camp this and that

idea originally provided by @fall3nash2339

all info about characters+ art links under cut😋😋!!

(NEWWER DESIGNS WILL COME SOON, ALL OF THESE ARE FROM A SLIGHTLY OUTDATED STYLE)

all the characters have the same physical appearance (except for sydney), personalities and roles are changed

the nurses~

head nurse: Elijah Volkov, he makes all the announcements, and is mentally decaying. Boy oh boy, is he quite the man. Silly little bpd man, collected mental illness like Pokémon. But he's caring, and will do just about anything in his power to help the campers out when needed. He has a knack for elephants, likes sharing fun facts, not only about elephants but anything and everything. No filter😋 if he's thinking it, he'll say it, obviously nothing bad will come of that. Trust issues, yummy.

assistant nurse: Adam Uptin, always carrying snacks with him, he can get you to share how your parents wronged you then shove a bag of skittles in your hand and walk away. Adam isn't a fan of leaving the nurses cabin, let alone his side office, something about being a vampire and ""ahhhh the suns"",,etc etc. Although, you can lore him outside with some sunscreen, an umbrella, and an apple.

camp counselors (all camps stay the same)

Cabin Dung Beetle: Juniper Sloan. long neck, dirty blonde. British man, he's scared of the water (blah blah blah "i'm experiencing the past, present, and future all at once and i can't breathe." yadda yadda yadda) besides the meltdowns and break downs, he's pretty silly

Cabin Grasshopper : Marisol Yuchengco, 👁️dresses in gothic attire, but she's one of the most understating counselors you'll ever meet. Salem de La Marnierre, 👁️scene kid vibes, lowkey really chill though. The two are dating<3 (basically just the same as chnt, just,,, ya'know,, swapped.)

Cabin Magpie Moth: Rowan Chow, the goofiest mother fucker in the entire camp. He can actually produce sound effects, he doesnt choose them or when they happen, that's up to the universe, they just come from his general area. This man runs off of actual cartoon logic, dont question it.<3

Cabin Silkworm: Yvonne Marley, femcel. That is truly all i have to say about her. She pull's misinformation straight from the internet and spreads it like mold on moist bread. Joshua MacHeath, tictok eboy, he can make a killer flower necklace though. Joshua will sit with the kids who can't/won't participate in certain camp activities and teach them how to make bracelets out of, well, anything and everything!

Cabin Tarantula Hawk: Lucille Bertuccelli,👁️ she's an older counselor, a sweetheart though. Not only does she keep cabin tarantula hawk up am running, but she also is in charge of the arts and crafts cabin! Gracie Liu (👁️lowkey, i forgot gracie liu existed, so all of her color are just inverted. no matter how you picture her in ur brain, just invert the colors)

Cabin Ladybug : Soren Baltimore, 👁️a bit of a quiet lad, it wears a cape given to it by fennel. soren wears pants that are cover completely in pockets, those pockets are practically infinite, anything you can imagine, soren has it in its pockets. Fennel Marlborough, 👁️our favorite camp taxidermist (don't tell anyone) they have the art of life preservation down to a tea, now if they can only get em to start moving again. soren and fennel are tightly nit, they made up two languages, one between only them and the other for the entire cabin.

Cabin Widow-spider: Matthew Napoleon, 👁️he is the void, don't be scared of him just based on looks though. Matthew will teach you about things you thought you knew (you didn't). Because matthew cant actually talk, due to all that void, he communicates in a fun mixture of sign language, charades, and various static esc noises. Matthew is also involved, if not running, most water based activities (and sometimes juno+mila helps out around the cabin)

the cafeteria: Mila Alcorn 👁️and Juno Matsouka, 👁️i say "and" instead of giving the two separate descriptions because they are inseparable, trust me, i've tried. these two fish folk work together in the kitchen to provide food for all the campers at camp this and that. Practically gourmet chefs, these two are quite creative. Even though there's two of them, you'll never have to worry about chaos in the kitchen, mila and juno always compromise with each other, causing for some never before tasted flavors

special doodads

head of camp: Warren Earthman,👁️ he's a, stern, tired, grumpy, old man. also the walls in are covered with different brands and types of chainsaws. beside the threatening aspects of him, he also openly picks favorites and doesn't listen to anything that doesn't openly concern him or the government.

the rot: Sydney October Sargent, a weird rotting man who lives in the woods surrounding the camp. Don't get to close to him without a gas mask, please, the spores that emanate off of him are damn near hallucinogenic. Besides the skin falling off his bones, the various species of bugs living within him, and all the mushrooms/fungus living from his decomposing self, he's almost harmless. I mean, he's in shambles, a corpse who just won't let go, just try not to breathe near him.

Martime: Jedidiah A.M. Martime, a man who keep appearing in my dreams, I don't have dreams often, why is here, in color no less. this annoying, clock obsessed, not even real, man keeps trying to tell me that he's "here for you," and "it's ok, you can take a brake, you have enough time." what that man needs to do is pipe down and accept the fact he doesn't even exist in the physical plane.

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Guilty Wank - DoL

With all my DoL stories, I will be changing school to university, and the orphanage will just be an apartment complex with Bailey being your landlord instead of caretaker.

All characters in this one have he/him pronouns and male genitalia.

Reader characteristics not specified

TW - I mean, you read the title what do you expect?

Bailey The Landlord:

God fucking damnit how dare you try that shit again! It's not the first time you'd come into his office in the early hours of the morning asking for an extension on your rent. He couldn't tell if you were faking your innocence as part of an act to get him to lower his guard or if you really were that fucking naïve. whatever it was, it was really pissing him off. Especially that little sway of your hips as you left, and just how well your outfit clung to you showing off your body just right. Yeah.. it was on purpose he decided, and he wasn't going to let you get the better of him. He wouldn't succumb to your little tricks. At least not sober anyway.. Bailey wasn't one to lose himself under the influence but it had been a long and tiresome day, and after a few shots of whiskey he found himself pulling his cock out with thoughts of you on his mind.

Darryl:

God he felt just awful about the thoughts invading his mind. He wanted to stop, he really did, but the relief that came from his groin after releasing it told him he was much too far gone now. Darryl thought he'd never feel this way given his experiences and that the feelings he had for you were only temporary, but seeing you all dressed up in your work gear had him crumbling. He knew you had to wear what you did to make a living in this line of work but part of him hoped you wore what you did just for him. He finished up rather quickly once his mind turned to how you would look at him when he was having trouble. Full of care and sympathy he'd never seen from anyone in this hellhole of a town. Ironic that the one person who didn't seem to want to cause him any harm was the one he wanted to hurt him the most.

Eden The Hunter

Eden didn't really jack off anymore after he kidnapped/ found you, and if he did, he certainly didn't feel guilty about it. You were his after all. But there was one memory he had of you that made his whole body shiver whenever it popped into his mind.

He'd found you one day lying almost cold out in the woods, your clothes had all been torn up and you were in such a horrendous state, unable to move or even speak.

He loved it.

He loved the vulnerability, how pathetic you looked and how you were at his complete mercy. It took him months to nurse you back to full health and you were never quite the same after.

You never told him what happened to you, just saying it was one of the worst experiences you've ever had to live through, and that is saying something. That's where the guilt came in. He loved you so much that it hurt him, and knowing that you had suffered at the mercy of this city set him ablaze, but deep down, a horrid little part of him couldn't deny how much he enjoyed it and almost hoped it would happen again.

Kylar The Loner

On some level he knew he was in the wrong but on the other he couldn't bring himself to care enough to stop. With one hand grasped around his cock, your panties providing a delightful friction, and the other holding your sheets to his nose, Kylar was lost to the world and could only focus on how perfect you'd look on his cock instead of your used underwear.

Sydney The Faithful

Darn you. Hand holding? In public!? And you did it so casually too. Like you had no shame, unlike him who refused to even acknowledge the growing strain between his legs. He was grateful the library was so quiet and no one was around to hear his soft moans and whimpers every time he moved and readjusted his increasingly tight pants. Every so often he'd rock back and forth to provide some relief but evidently that only made it worse given how good it felt. Poor Sydney just has to deal with it trying to think of anything else besides how soft your hands felt and how perfectly they fit into his own… hopefully class won't start anytime soon and he can calm himself down before he has to go anywhere..

Whitney The Bully

Whitney didn't feel guilty for anything so he sure as shit won't feel guilty when you come to mind as he's taking care of himself.

No it's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how perfect your face scrunches up at his rude comments, or how pathetic you look groveling at his heels.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how cute you look standing under his umbrella shivering from the cold rain that sticks to your clothes.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks how nice it would be to see you again.

It's not guilt.. but he does feel something.. he just doesn't know what it is.

The wank session comes to a stop as he realizes he's not in the mood anymore and he just lays there thinking of you. That makes him angry. Angry at you for having interrupted his personal time and leaving him frustrated. A crime that he will not allow to go unpunished. Next time he sees you he's going to make you suffer and take out all his pent up frustration.

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Dating Sydney and Tatum would include~

(Not my gif)(Requested by anonymous)

- In a perfect world, Sydney and Tatum would have dated each other instead of galivanting around with their murderous lavender marriage boyfriends, so it's really not that hard to imagine them in a poly relationship.

- They’re likely already dating by the time you come into the picture, and you might also be dating someone as well; whether that someone is a girl or a boy. Regardless of their gender, Tatum and Sydney undoubtedly annoy the shit out of them, mainly because he/she immediately picks up on the fact that your overly supportive best friends are definitely into you and have ulterior motives; i.e. making you their unicorn.

- Though Sydney respects your current relationship; Tatum not so much, they both have a tendency to accidentally upstage your gf/bf in every given scenario. They’re out the door the minute you call to ask for a ride, they’re the ones that take you to the hospital/nurses office whenever you’re hurt, they make plans with you before your partner even knows you’re free, they buy you the exact birthday present you were hoping for instead of the generic jewelry your partner gets you, etc, etc, etc.

- Though you don’t believe they’re purposefully trying to meddle in your relationship, you can see why your gf/bf would be annoyed by them. You’re not blind to the fact that the two girls take up a lot of your time, that they can be a little pushy and that they make themselves; a little too, comfortable in your day to day life. When you go on double dates, it feels more like your partner is third wheeling. When you’re hanging out alone with your gf/bf, they have a tendency to crash your plans. When you’re spending time with Tatum, she has a tendency to jokingly flirt with and/or tease you about your partner.

- And though it might be easier to play dumb or shift the blame to someone else, you’re also not blind to the fact that you allow them to hog you. You know that you should set more boundaries with them, but you just don’t have it in you. You don’t want things to change between the three of you: you don’t want to spend less time with them, you don’t want to tell them to stop caring about you so much, you don’t want Tatum to stop being affectionate with you, you don’t want any of it.

- So when your partner inevitably gives you the foreseeable ultimatum; choosing between them and your two best friends, your choice is easy. You choose the same thing in every timeline, in every lifetime, in every universe. You choose your girls.

- Living in a small town means never being away from prying eyes. This concept usually pertains to nosey neighbors, but since both of your girlfriends are involved in an ongoing murder case, not only do you have to worry about judgemental Woodsboro citizens, you also have to worry about parasitic and invasive journalists. None of you want your sexualities blasted across a million different tabloids and newspaper articles, so you try to keep your relationship a bit of a secret….

- That doesn’t stop Tatum from being clingy, walking around with her arms around both of your shoulders/waists or holding your hands; she’d definitely be the reason for any rumors that spread about the three of you. Sydney is naturally less affectionate. She’s not cold, she’s just not prone to constantly touching you like Tatum is. Because of this, whenever she boldly grabs you and/or Tatum it always catches the two of you off guard.

- The three of you typically stick to pecks on the lips whenever you want to kiss each other. It’s not because you like them best, but because both of your girlfriends wear makeup and you don't want to deal with pesky lipstick stains while you’re trying to go about your day.

- Kisses with Tatum get a bit steamy: they usually end up as makeout sessions that are passionate, and slow, and lingering. Sydney’s kisses are a little more inexperienced: she’s not totally virginal but she has a tendency to be more chaste, kissing you sweetly and sometimes a little clumsily. She has more of a “time and place” mindset, so she’s less likely to engage in the risky kisses that Tatum likes to engage in; i.e. kissing you in places where people can easily walk in on or see you.

- Cuddle piles and cat naps. Tatum sleeps on her back with her head on your arm and Sydney sleeps on her stomach literally on top of the two of you; though things can occasionally change depending on the amount of bed space.

- One of your girlfriends has an entire extra bed in her bedroom and the other has the house to herself nearly every other week, so weekly sleepovers have become sort of become routine for the three of you. You go to each other’s houses so often that it practically feels like you’re living with each other.

- They take turns sitting in your lap whenever it’s unoccupied. A lot of the time, the three of you sit together in a big jumble of limbs: someone’s leg on someone else’s, head on another persons shoulder, hand on someone’s thigh, etc. Sometimes it’s hard to tell where one girlfriend starts and another one ends.

- Tatum uses pet names constantly. Sometimes it’s just because while other times she does it with the express purpose of annoying you. She’s the type of girl who constantly calls you babe, but also exaggeratedly calls you snookums or pumpkin just to see you roll your eyes. Sydney might throw a “honey” in here or there but she usually just calls you by your given name or a shortened version of it. Tatum loves getting called pet names while Sydney simply doesn’t mind.

- Affectionate abuse. Tatum has a habit of punching people she likes.

- Tatum loves dragging you around for childish fun: toy shops, carnivals, trips down nostalgia lane. She wants to play mermaids in the pool, she wants to have water fights, wants to watch Disney movies, wants to play dress up, wants to spend five dollars getting gumball machine toys, etc. It’s hard not to indulge her when she gets so earnestly excited about something.

- You have an extrovert and an introvert to choose from in literally any situation that you find yourself in. While Tatum; the extrovert, will undoubtedly try to drag you to any party that she can, Sydney will prefer to just stay at home, favoring a quiet night on her couch over a loud and oftentimes obnoxious beer bash. That being said: both of you are suckers for Tatum’s puppy eyes and “for me?”’s.

- Tv/movie dates with Sydney. Whenever she’s home alone and Tatum isn’t free, you always come over with some new rentals and snacks, settling down on her couch and tuning in to whatever you’re in the mood to watch.

- Going shopping together; regardless of what you’re actually shopping for. Doesn’t matter if it’s a three minute grab and go kind of trip to the convenience store or an hour long errand run, they always insist on coming with you and they’re always in a good mood whenever they do; no pointed sighs or eye rolls in sight.

- Sydney has a green thumb while Tatum can’t keep flowers alive to save her life, so you can make things easy for yourself and get Tatum a bouquet and Sydney a potted plant whenever anniversary’s or special occasions roll around.

- Getting matching stuffed animals.

- Sharing clothes. Both your girlfriends have a collection of clothing that ranges from comfortably oversized to purposefully tight, so you can easily borrow things out of their closets whenever you happen to stay the night. On that same note: don't be surprised if you find some of your own clothing stolen and sitting in one of their dresser drawers after they come over for a visit.

- Always going to the bathroom together. Though your inseparable nature makes the three of you act like magnets no matter where you go, public bathrooms make your buddy system work overtime. Doesn’t matter if one of you just needs to pee or fix your hair really quickly; something that would take you minutes to do on your own, you all end up in front of a mirror or in a stall regardless of who initiated the impromptu break.

- Sydney always remembers the things that you talk about, and she’ll go out of her way to buy you whatever she remembers you telling them about. You mentioned that new movie so I rented it, I saw these snacks and thought of you, that book you were talking about was at the bookstore so I grabbed it for you, etc. It’s kind of her love language.

- Tatum always knows the latest gossip that’s going around town and can talk your ear off about a million different rumors all at once. She loves hearing the tea so feel free to spill it to her whenever you want.

- Tatum driving all of you around.

- Sydney burns CDs/makes mixtapes for the three of you.

- Sydney likes nature walks/walks around the neighborhood, and since Tatum isn't much of a hiker, she'd love for you to join her whenever you felt like it.

- Your cycles probably link up, but you’re likely the only one who has an actual reaction to them. Sydney gives off the vibes of those girls who run marathons while on their period and Tatum gives off the vibes of a girl who has three days of light bleeding with little to no cramping. Regardless, they’ll laze around with you and/or take care of you if your period is particularly bad.

- Sydney is a little more minimalistic so while Tatum definitely has picture after picture of you plastered on her locker and/or on her bedroom walls, it’s easy to miss. It feels more sentimental when you look at Sidney’s locker and see just a picture of you and Tatum hanging up or when you look at her bedside/computer desk and see a framed photo of the three of you.

- Realistically, all three of you collect a number of scars over the years; whether ghostface related or not, so you all have to learn to love them as much as you love the person attached to them. Tatum calls scars “bitchin’”, keeping the mood light and humorous even in the worst situations, and Sydney kisses or thumbs over them apologetically or just plain sweetly whenever she can.

- You could probably gather it from the meeting scenario but the two of them are the epitome of ‘ride or die’. They always show up the minute something happens, always ready to comfort you, support you, stand up for you, etc. Tatum’s had practice with Sydney, and Sydney’s had firsthand experience so she knows what a person might want/need while going through trauma/hardship.

- Tatums family is naturally really supportive: they’re the type of family who sees nothing wrong with the three of you dating from the start. Sydney’s dad is supportive as well: partly because he’s not willing to lose the last of his family over something so trivial and partly because his daughter can’t get knocked up by a girl so it’s actually kind of a win for him. If your parents weren’t supportive, the Riley’s would let you stay with them and you’d take up residence in the spare bed in Tatums room.

- Tatum has a bit of a jealousy streak. She’s much more confrontational with you, more passive aggressive, and more quick to meanly tell people to buzz off whenever they’re getting on her nerves. Sydney is usually a little more subdued: a little more understanding and/or insecure in comparison. Sydney will be the one to casually bust you out of an awkward situation or genuinely ask you if you like someone else; to which Tatum usually responds with “of course she doesn’t, have you seen them”.

- Tatum is definitely more bark than bite while Sydney is more bite than bark. They’re both very protective of you, with Tatum being quick to interject, insult, and accuse people, while Sydney hangs back and glares dagger at whoever they’re upset with; and maybe throws a punch. That being said, they love when you stand up for yourself, always making a point of praising and reassuring you whenever you do.

- Tag teaming protecting Sydney and keeping her away from any nonsense; you and Tatum both take turns being her body guard. On that same note: Tatum probably preemptively signs you up for self defense classes and drags you to them after school. You’d honestly think that Tatum was the older sibling in her family with the way that she acts.

- Speaking of family: you’ve sort of got the whole police force on your side if you happen to have any serious issues. ACAB doesn’t include deputy Dewey.

- You guys really don’t fight very often: you’re all just very understanding of each other. Tatums a bit of a firecracker but she cools just as quickly and she apologizes whenever she has a bit of a bitchfit. Neither of them mean to ruin things and they feel really guilty when they act irrationally. It’s why you try your best to discuss things like grownups and ditch the immaturity.

- They’re both quick to apologize whenever they’re in the wrong and they’re also quick to accept apologies whenever you’re in the wrong so things gets resolved pretty easily.

- Tatum says “I love you” very easily and very often while Sydney usually says it in response to someone else saying it or waits for special moments to say it herself.

- The three of you have been through so much and love each other so much that none of you can imagine a life where you’re not all together. No matter where you go or what you do, you’re doing it hand in hand….

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Question asking! How would you depict Morph in the X-Men Evolution cartoon? And if you could redo Pyro’s depiction in it, what would you change?

Ooooh, boy, I actually had a vague fanfic type idea awhile back about putting a version of Morph in Evolution. Basically? I'd put him on the Deadly Genesis team.

So, the first team of mutants that Xavier ever recruits is a group of teenagers - Vulcan (I think in this case Xavier does NOT know that he's Scott's brother), Darwin, Petra, Sway, and Changeling. (I'm gonna go with Changeling here rather than Morph.) After a few early missions, he sends them to investigate a mysterious island (Krakoa, of course) that appeared in the Pacific Ocean, while he stays onboard the Blackbird monitoring them. The mission is a disaster. Krakoa lashes out with an enormous blast of energy that appears to kill Vulcan, Darwin, Petra and Sway, as their life readings disappear, and Xavier feels their pain and fear. Changeling, who had shapeshifted wings and was flying above the island to scout it out, is spared the brunt of the blast and is knocked into the ocean, badly injured and apparently the only survivor. Xavier rescues him, and Krakoa sinks back below the waves.

Xavier returns to the mansion with his only surviving student, and nurses him back to health. I want to emphasize, Xavier is absolutely devastated and fucked up over what happened. I think Evo Xavier is kind of a bastard, but like all Xaviers I think he has good intentions. As far as he knows, his X-Men were a complete failure, he failed them, and he led four teenagers to their deaths. When Changeling wakes up, and is determined to go back to the Pacific to search for his missing teammates, even growing wings and physically flying there if necessary, Xavier makes a decision. He has no hope of starting another X-Men team, and he decides that the best possible thing he can do for mutant Kevin Sydney is to protect him - by erasing his memory of the team, and of ever being a mutant. I think Changeling in this universe generally uses a human form similar to Morph's human form in TAS/X-Men 97 as a default, and if the featureless white clay form is his "real" self, he hasn't found it yet. Xavier locks Kevin in human form, suppresses his X-Gene, and sends him back to his parents believing that he was in a terrible car accident at "summer camp," and leaves him to lead a normal life as a "human."

Xavier then spends a few years deeply depressed and not doing much.....until he hears reports of the weather-controlling mutant in Africa. Storm is enough for Xavier to start considering an X-Men team again, and believe that there might be some hope. He tells no one about the original team, it is his deepest shame. In the meantime, Kevin has become a relatively successful actor - not a superstar, but doing pretty well for himself. He's been in a few movies, and by the time Evolution starts, he's starring in a CW sexy vampire drama similar to The Vampire Diaries. For self-indulgent reasons, I'm gonna say that it's a Dark Shadows revival that is actually really good. (Kitty absolutely loves the show, and loves Kevin's character. Rogue is probably into it too, but won't admit it.) Xavier never contacts Kevin or removes the blocks on his memories/powers, convincing himself that it's for the best, Kevin is obviously happy and successful and there's no need to throw his life into chaos. But also, because re-recruiting Changeling would mean telling everyone about the first team - his greatest failure and deepest shame.

Then, at some point after the end of Evolution, Krakoa re-emerges in the Atlantic. I'd say at this point, it's about 10 years after the Deadly Genesis team, so Kevin is in his twenties - not super old, but an adult compared to the Evo teens. Seeing news reports about the island knocks something loose in Kevin's mind, and he starts dreaming about Krakoa, and seeing occasional hallucinations of his old teammates (the kind of quick "blink and you'll miss it" thing where the ghost appears briefly in a mirror or in a crowd that horror movies do before the scares start ramping up.) Maybe he even starts to involuntarily shapeshift while asleep, but assumes that it's part of a dream. Xavier absolutely forbids the team to go anywhere near the mysterious new island, but won't say why.

Meanwhile, someone emerges from the island - it's Vulcan, who went into a deep coma while basically trapped at the center of Krakoa. Vulcan doesn't know exactly what happened or how he survived, but he is pissed. While flying towards Xavier's, he sees a billboard for Awesome Dark Shadows Revival That I Wish Existed, with what appears to be an older version of his teammate Changeling. Taking a quick detour, Vulcan tracks down Kevin and demands to know what happened. Kevin doesn't know what Vulcan is talking about, but realizes that he does recognize him from....somewhere. And at some point while Vulcan is somewhat violently confronting him, Kevin shapeshifts as an instinctive defense, and realizes that this isn't a dream, he is actually changing forms, and is probably a mutant, and there is something very wrong with his memories. Vulcan realizes that Changeling doesn't know what the fuck is going on, and assumes that Xavier must be to blame for this as well (he's right!) and drags Kevin off to confront the Professor.

Once they land at the mansion, a fight naturally breaks out. Vulcan wants Xavier and is willing smack down anyone that gets in his way. Kevin continues to not know what the fuck is going on, but I think he winds up on Team Protect Xavier, because he doesn't want to kill anyone, he just wants some answers. Everyone mistakes him for Mystique at first, and he gets knocked around a bit. I'm imagining Kitty, when she realizes that he is not only NOT Mystique, he is actually Kevin Sydney from All-New All-Different Dark Shadows, she is absolutely appalled that she kicked her favorite actor in the face.

After Vulcan smacks everyone around for a bit, and it seems like he is about to kill Xavier, he suddenly freezes and collapses, and another figure emerges. It's Darwin, who had merged with Vulcan all those years ago in order to allow them both to survive. They both went dormant within Krakoa, but Darwin woke up along with Vulcan when the island returned to the surface. Darwin has been fighting this whole time to stop Vulcan's violent rampage, and finally managed to put him down (for the moment).

Xavier finally explains everything. Everyone is angry. But also, they decide to go back to Krakoa for reasons I haven't decided yet - maybe they are worried about human researchers who are approaching the island, maybe Vulcan wakes up and flies out there, and the team wants to stop him before he starts wrecking shit again. The entire team, including Changeling (with the blocks on his memories and powers now fully removed) and Darwin. I think on the island there will be another fight with Vulcan and maybe with Krakoa itself, but it will stop when the team makes another discovery - it's Petra and Sway. Still alive, because fuck it, they deserve better and in my version of Deadly Genesis they get to live. They are trapped inside a time bubble that Sway instinctively created with her powers the moment the blast hit, and have been basically frozen in stasis this entire time (which is why Xavier couldn't read their life signs.) Xavier has to reach out telepathically to "wake up" Sway and cause her to drop the bubble, freeing both. For Petra and Sway, no time at all has passed, they haven't aged, they don't remember anything about their time in stasis. At this point, seeing all his old teammates still alive, I think Vulcan drops the vendetta (at least temporarily) and flies off into space, still very pissed. How does the team deal with Krakoa itself? I dunno, Xavier puts it to sleep or something.

I'm not sure what happens to the X-Men team after this. They have to reckon with Xavier having done some awful things and kept massive secrets, but unlike comics Deadly Genesis, it turns out no one actually died. Storm and Wolverine would demand to know ALL of Xavier's secrets and threaten to leave if he holds anything back. The kids are probably divided, but lose some respect for him. I think at least one person out of the Petra, Sway and Darwin trio will decide to stay at the mansion. Kevin does not stay - he doesn't want to hurt Xavier, but cannot forgive him for the memory blocks. Kevin also offers to use some of his actor money to help Petra, Sway and Darwin start new lives if they want (I think one of them might take him up on it), and tells the rest of the X-Men that they can call on him if there's a major emergency that requires a shapeshifter, because even if he hates Xavier he likes the rest of the team. The he runs back to Hollywood to stay on sexy CW Dark Shadows. I think he wrestles with whether or not to "come out" as a mutant, now that he knows, because a mutant celebrity might help the cause, but it could also destroy his career.

No Banshees were harmed in this version of Deadly Genesis.

As for the character in general, I think he'd have the same upbeat, kinda sassy personality as TAS/X-Men 97 Morph, but you wouldn't see as much in this story, since it's mostly Changeling getting dragged through the two worst days of his life and dealing with some very confusing memories. He's also not non-binary - at least not yet - but is kinda gender-nonconforming. I think he's probably questioned his own gender a bit, maybe he'd be nonbinary in the future after some soul-searching. I think Morph in TAS can also really hold onto a grudge, and I think Changeling would be the same about Xavier. Like, "I'm not going to attack or hurt you, but I do NOT want to talk to you, and you are NOT forgiven. Your student are cool, though."

As for Pyro - If given a chance, I'd make him a high school teen so he can be part of the Brotherhood the whole time, but I'm not sure how he would fit in, and what his dynamic would be with the rest of the group (or which X-Man would be his official "rival." Maybe he'd cockily keep trying to challenge Storm, just like in the comics.) I think he'd get along well with Boom-Boom during her Brotherhood time. He'd have a massive crush on Avalanche (that he's not very good at hiding) and get very jealous when Lance shows interest in Kitty. I'd like to see him actually have some opinions about mutants and politics rather than just "Hee hee, I like to burn things!" (Although that's fine, too.) His grandmother raised him in Australia, but when she suffered a major health crisis, she sent him to America to live with his deadbeat mother. His mother then kicks him out when he displays mutant powers. His grades are decent when he does the work, but he mostly excels in English and creative writing. He reads a lot, and has a laptop that he is constantly using to write. Mostly fanfic, for now. The best way to piss off St. John is to read his stories without his permission, and I imagine there are some Brotherhood keepaway games with his laptop. When not writing, he's usually playing with fire or looking for some kind of adrenaline rush.

Of course, I'd be satisfied if we just got to spend some time with Evo Acolyte Pyro after he joins the Brotherhood, or whatever their SHIELD team becomes. Just flesh him out more beyond "Laughs at violence, loves fire."

Edit - I just realized that my version of Deadly Genesis makes Vulcan like, several years older than Scott. Which makes no sense for his origins. Eh, don't worry about it. Maybe he got aged up prematurely in a Shiar breeding pod or something. Maybe he's actually Corsair's brother and therefore Scott's uncle. Whatevs.

[ryker-writes]

The Journal

Jaxon Crowley's masterlist

"You are isolated like I am, but you intentionally push others away. And then you wander around in despair all during the night. Do you never notice this cycle?"

Jaxon hated Malleus and how right he was. He knew it was true. All he ever does is shove other people away from him. No one has ever given him a reason not to...but it's been a long time since he's even given anyone a chance.

The delinquent son of the headmage; that's what he's always been. Some people believed getting close to him would give them bonus points in Crowley's book. They thought they'd be able to get away with more if they were with him. Others believed that if they were his friend, no one would mess with them. They would use that friend status to do anything they wanted and thought Jaxon would protect them when trouble came.

All those years, all those people, and not a single one actually cared about him. Eventually, he gave up on the hope that anyone would ever care about him. No one would ever actually care about him, that's what Jaxon fully believed.

Even his own father didn't seem to care much about him. Then again, did he ever? Crowley had given up on him long ago. Time and time again, Jaxon had managed to prove that he was nothing but trouble. He had managed to prove that he wasn't worth the effort, and a lost cause.

But...then why was he saved?

When he overblotted Leona, Kalim, and even that Heastslabyul student were there to save him. Leona cared, but he's never even opened up to Leona about anything. And what reason did the other two even have to care about him? He just couldn't figure it out.

This was way too much for his tired brain to try and figure out. While the collar around his neck was gone, Leona was dead set on making sure Jaxon didn't use his magic on himself to keep him awake. Now he wandered the campus constantly tired and on the verge of falling asleep. He was out for his walk before trying to sleep when he ran into Malleus.

Savanaclaw was much quieter at night. Even on the way to his room, everything was calm and still. It was nice, but he didn't want to be left alone with his thoughts.

Unfortunately for him, the universe loves to throw things at him right when he doesn't want them. This time, it came in the form of a book sitting on the ground by his door. Ordinarily, he would've ignored it. But scrawled in messy handwriting across a paper on the top of it was his name.

Against his better judgement, he picked it up and took a look on the inside of the cover. Upon seeing who it belonged too, he rushed inside his room to read it. It was a name he hasn't seen or heard of in a long time.

'This journal belongs to: Sydney Crowley'

It's his mother's name. This was her journal. Jaxon could only guess that his father dropped this off, but he didn't really care about why right now. All he had to remember his mother by was his memories of her, but this was something physical. This belonged to her.

As soon as he got into his room, he took a seat on his bed and opened it up to start reading.

'It's been a while since I've written in a journal. My old one was even too full to continue writing in, so here I am with a completely new one. I suppose this is symbolism in a way. After all, this is a new chapter of my life so it's only fitting it fills a new book.

Our darling son was born a few weeks ago! It's quite exciting and everything went well in the hospital. Jaxon was born on January 26th at approximately 10:57 at night. Dire was freaking out the entire time. But he was super excited to meet Jaxon.

He wanted to hold Jaxon as soon as he came out, but the nurses let me see him first of course. I wish I could've got a photo of Dire's face when he held Jaxon for the first time. He looked so happy and he even started crying.

Jaxon already looks so much like his father. He's got those golden eyes and pale skin, and he even has the same face shape. The only things he seemed to get from me is the blue hair and round ears. Even as a baby he's already acting like his father; all dramatic and very clingy.

The other day he started crying just because Dire set him down. It was only for a second but Jaxon was so upset and Dire immediately picked him up again. Jaxon just loves his father so much already, it's rare to see them separated anymore. Jaxon doesn't even cry when I set him down.

I can't be upset though. Dire loves Jaxon so much and he's wanted a child of his own for so long that it's only natural they're so attached to each other. It's adorable to see them together all the time.'

Jaxon huffed after reading that passage. The idea that him and his father were close at one point was so foreign and strange to him. And to think that his father wanted a kid...boy he must've been pretty disappointed at what Jaxon turned out to be. Jaxon flipped the page and continued reading without another thought.

'I know it's been a while since I last wrote, but such is the life of a new mother. Things have become more busy since Jaxon was born. Between taking care of him and helping Dire with some things at NRC, I've been quite busy. I'll also admit that I forgot about writing here for a while.

Jaxon turned 2 years old today. He's learned some of his basic needs and even said his first word not too long ago. While he doesn't speak or use his voice often, he's quite adorable when he does.

I have a video on my phone of Dire putting Jaxon down only for Jaxon to start making grabby hands at him and want up. It was so adorable and then Jaxon was babbling before he said dada. Dire heard it of course and immediately picked him up again and started spinning the boy around. I watch that video again from time to time to see the moment and hear their laughter when I'm down.

He's also able to walk around now, and he loves to hold people's hands while walking. Sometimes we all take walks around NRC and show Jaxon around. The ghosts all love him too. Dire keeps showing Jaxon off every chance he gets saying "look how cute my son is!" and everyone goes along with it. Jaxon always has the biggest smile on his face too.

But I'll admit, I do miss all the time me and Dire had for ourselves. He spends a lot of time with Jaxon and I can understand that. But it's always either Jaxon or NRC that's occupying his time. I wish we could still go on dates or even just spending time alone at home. Is that selfish of me?'

Jaxon couldn't believe it. His father spending a lot of time with him? It didn't sound real. And to ignore his mother in the process, how awful of him. As if his father couldn't get worse in his mind. Jaxon huffed before skipping ahead a few pages.

'I didn't think I would enjoy being home on my own so much. Jaxon started kindergarten so he's been occupied there and Dire has been at NRC. Thanks to this, I've been getting more time to myself.

I've been loving my time alone a lot more than I originally thought I would. Jaxon isn't here to ask me a million things and I don't have to deal with Dire's antics. I feel bad for enjoying this alone time as much as I do. They're my family and I'm supposed to love spending time with them. But now I dread them coming home. What is wrong with me?

Even when they get home I find myself interacting with them differently. Dire has been trying to get Jaxon to complete homework as best he can. While Jaxon seems to have a harder time learning and understanding it, Dire keeps pushing that he understand it.

He's told me before that he dreams of Jaxon having a bright future. He wants him to be an ace student and do great academically, which I can understand, but he seems to get frustrated with how long it can take Jaxon to understand things. Jaxon even cried once, and Dire stopped his pushing immediately. He comforted Jaxon, and I think Jaxon learned that it was a way to stop pushing. Now whenever Jaxon gets frustrated with his schoolwork, he starts crying. I think Dire is getting tired of comforting him though, so I've stepped in from time to time so he would stop crying.

It only happens a few days a week, so I guess it's not too bad. Still, it's my job to step in when Jaxon gets too much for Dire to handle. Though I can't help but sigh in relief when Jaxon finally understands something. At least then I can enjoy the moment of peach and excitement that they both show.'

His mom...liked it better when he was gone? This passage didn't sound like his mom at all. He always knew her as a gentle and loving person who was always there for him. He spent more time with her than he did with his dad, but this is saying that she got tired of him and liked when he was away. The part about his father pushing him and getting frustrated was familiar to Jaxon, as well as his mother being the one to step in. Maybe he was just frustrating more as a little kid and she wanted to be around him more as he grew. With that though, he flipped ahead a few more pages.

'Jaxon has been spending more time with me lately. Since Dire keeps getting to tired to comfort him after getting frustrated with school, I think Jaxon isn't wanting to be around him as much. The schoolwork is most of the time he spends with Dire, so he must think his father is always frustrated with him.

He's still struggling quite a bit in school. Thankfully elementary isn't nearly as serious as high school or college, so grades don't quite matter for him yet. I do worry for how he'll do in the future especially since Dire has been so serious about him passing every class with amazing grades.

The other day the two even got into an argument. It was the first time I've ever heard Jaxon even yell at his father. Dire was shocked too, but insisted he was in the right and continued arguing. It ended with Jaxon running away in tears and I couldn't help but feel guilty for not stepping in. But what am I to do? Dire just wants him to be successful, but Jaxon is struggling.

At this rate, I'm not sure if Jaxon will ever be ready to take over at NRC. I know Jaxon really likes the school and he basically grew up there, but with the way things are going with Dire, I'm a bit worried. I've tried telling Dire about it, but he's very stubborn in his ways. Maybe things will get better with time. Maybe Jaxon will come to understand why Dire pushes him so hard.'

He doesn't even remember his first fight with his father, but here it was described. All the way back in elementary...it seems like such a long time ago. He's just been arguing with Crowley so long that it's natural to him now. He always knew his mom didn't know how to help though. Whenever they argued, she would stand on the side silently. If only Jaxon could go back and tell her that time wouldn't make things better at all. Jaxon sighed before flipping ahead again.

'I don't know what to do anymore. All they do is avoid each other and fight all the time. Dire wants Jaxon to be a supper smart straight A student who will eventually take over at NRC and be like him. Jaxon just wants to do his own thing and not have someone constantly pushing him to do better. It's gotten to the point where it just seems like Dire is disappointed in him all the time. I know he's not, he tells me so, but it's getting harder to tell if that's the truth.

I've tried talking to both of them, but Crowley won't give up on his dream for Jaxon, and Jaxon firmly believes his dad hates him and considers him a failure. I'm caught in the middle of two people who can't even get along for a little bit. All they do is push each others buttons. It's like even mentioning one to the other will cause immediate anger and defensiveness. This isn't how a family is supposed to be.

Others have told me that Jaxon is just in his rebellious phase since he's almost a teenager. But this has been going on since he was young, and if this is a rebellious phase, it started early and has been going on far longer than I would think.

I'm so lost and don't know what to do. How do I fix this? I know Dire loves his son and wants what's best for him but Jaxon can't see that. They're both going about it so wrong and I can't even get them in the same room together for five seconds without something happening. Can this family even be helped anymore?

I want to help them. I want them to get along, but I don't know how. Jaxon isn't even trying in school anymore. We send him there only for him to lash out at others and he even got into a fight with one student. I don't want him to feel like I'm disappointed in him, but I really wish he wouldn't fight. I'm just about the only one he gets along with anymore, so I can't be upset with him too.

I just feel so torn all the time. It's like I can't relax and there's constant strain. I hate feeling like this, but there isn't much I can do. I look at Dire now and it's hard to see the same man who would always be there whenever baby Jaxon needed anything. What happened to us?'

Before the pages had a small hint of happiness from his mom, but not this one. The writing feels so desperate and sad. His loving and happy mother, it was hard to imagine her so sad. Even the thought of her crying seemed to hurt Jaxon. At this point he didn't even know if he should blame his father or himself.

He flipped ahead again a few pages, only to find them blank. There was over half a notebook left but the pages were blank? That didn't make sense. Maybe she left before she could write those pages. Carefully, Jaxon flipped backwards to the last page with writing on it.

'This is going to be my last entry into this journal. I just can't take it here anymore. I can't live in this house like this anymore. This constant fighting, constant strain, it's too much.

I've already talked to Dire about it. He was upset of course, but could understand that we were no longer in love like we used to be. We weren't the same. I offered to take Jaxon with me, but he refused. I was quite surprised, but it was...kind of nice hearing that. Dire was more stubborn than ever saying that "You will not be taking my son from me. Do what you want wherever you go, but I'm not going to leave him."

It was like proof to me that Dire still cared about Jaxon. He wanted Jaxon to stay there with him. And to be honest, I'm happy about that. I think I may have become a mother sooner than I was ready. Having a child was something Dire wanted so badly, and I knew I could fulfill that. Yet here I am, wanting to get away from my own family.

I asked Dire to give this notebook to Jaxon someday so he can understand why I left. So assuming he did, I want to say hello to you my dear son.

I'm so sorry about everything. You must be so confused. I can't bring myself to face you before I leave. I'm a bit cowardly that way I know, but I don't even know how I would begin to explain everything to you.

The truth is that I'm selfish. If you've read any other parts of this journal, you could probably tell that I wasn't very happy with everything. I tried to hold on as long as I could, but it all got too much.

Than I went to the doctor, and found out that I'm sick. I don't have much time left either. As much as it pains me, I believe I should spend the time I have left in a way that makes me happy. I don't want to spend my last years alive in sadness and struggling to put a family back together.

I know I failed you as a mother. I can't apologize enough for that. I should've done something to help you and Dire. I should've stepped in, and should've tried to help sooner. I'm sorry for failing you.

But you should know that none of this is your fault. I may be leaving so I can be somewhere happy, but it's not because of you at all. Ever since the day you came into this world, I've loved you. I know you're capable of amazing things and I want you to be able to become whatever kind of person you want to be. It doesn't matter if it's the new headmage of NRC or even a househusband. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

I hope you can forgive me for leaving you like this. I know it's cowardly and selfish, and I'm sorry. I also hope that you and your dad will be able to get along soon. It's a bit naïve, but maybe me leaving can bring you two closer. He does care about you, even if it may not seem like it, and so do I.

There are so many things I wish I could've changed, but life had other plans. I hope that someday you can look at this journal and understand or at least look back on happier times in the earlier pages. I love you Jaxon.

-Sydney Crowley'

And just like that, everything Jaxon had believed and known had been flipped upside down. He'd be lying if he said it was easy to process.

His mother wrote this before leaving. That was over four years ago. By now there's a good chance whatever sickness she had took it's toll. He wanted to find her. He wanted to search for her and stay with her after Night Raven College...but she's gone. It's likely already too late. She's gone for good.

Jaxon couldn't control it. Quick tears had run down his face before falling down into his lap. Usually he would do anything he could to avoid crying, but right now, he didn't give a damn. And the tears rolled quickly, so there was no stopping them if he tried. He couldn't even control how his breathing started to get shaky and he wanted to just curl into himself. The scary and tough delinquent and son of the headmage was here, sobbing alone in his room.

He basically just found out that the only person he felt understood him and could accept him, was gone with no hope of ever coming back. He would never see her again, and all she knew before she died was the son who was rebellious and angry all the time. She knew the constant fighting between him and his father, and she wasn't happy with it. It wasn't just Crowley's fault, it was his too. Both of them were to blame for her leaving and being so unhappy. Sure, she said not to blame himself, but how could he not?

Why couldn't he just do what his dad wanted? Why couldn't he just listen? Why couldn't he get along with his dad? Why couldn't he be smart and understand things like everyone else? Why did he have to be so...so...gah! He can't even think of the word. He may as well be the stupidest guy in the school. He's just the violent delinquent that can't do anything right.

"No wonder your mom left you. No one would want a delinquent like you."

He hated that kid. He hates that condescending tone he spoke with. He hates how that kid was sort of right.

Suddenly his room felt suffocating to be in. He had to get out. He had to walk around. It felt like he was trapped in here with his thoughts and he hated it.

Jaxon frantically wiped his tears away before shoving the journal under his bed and walking out the door. He definitely won't be sleeping tonight.

[dailyunsolvedmysteries]

Suicide of Jacintha Saldanha

On 2 December 2012, St James's Palace announced that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was pregnant. On 4 December, at about 5:30 am London time (GMT) or 4:30 pm Sydney time (AEDT), the hosts of the Hot30 Countdown radio programme, Mel Greig and Mike Christian, called the hospital and spoke to the main nurse, Saldanha. Impersonating Elizabeth II, Greig said: "Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter." Saldanha responded, "Oh yes. Hold on ma'am," and transferred the call to the Duchess's nurse, who spent approximately two minutes speaking with Greig as well as Christian, the latter impersonating the Prince of Wales. The hosts used what were later described as "ridiculous comedy accents." 

The stunt was broadcast on 5 December, after it had been cleared by the radio station's lawyers. When hospital chief executive John Lofthouse learned of the prank call, he condemned it as an act of "journalistic trickery" that no nurse should have to deal with. 

The CEO of Southern Cross Austereo, Rhys Holleran, later claimed that station officials had made at least five attempts to contact the two nurses in the recording prior to greenlighting the call for broadcast – with Sydney University law professor, Barbara McDonald noting that his comments showed the station already understood they needed to "[get] consent (to air the interview) and they failed to". 

On 6 December, the radio station issued a brief apology for "any inconvenience caused" by their actions, although Christian continued to promote "the royal prank" on Twitter. Neither Saldanha nor the other nurse was disciplined or suspended by the hospital; St. James's Palace also indicated that they did not blame the nurses for their part in the incident. 

On the morning of 7 December 2012, Saldanha was found dead by security and other staff in her nurse's quarters at the hospital. She had died by suicide, and also had injuries. It was reported that Saldanha had left three handwritten notes, one of which blamed the radio stunt for her death. Another note discussed her wishes for funeral arrangements, while the third was directed at her employer, criticising their handling of events that followed the prank call.

Following news of Saldanha's suicide, Austereo CEO Rhys Holleran said that Greig and Christian were both "deeply shocked" and would not return to their radio show until further notice. A day later, as advertisers boycotted or threatened to boycott the station, 2Day FM suspended all advertising indefinitely.

On 10 December, Greig and Christian gave their first interviews since Saldanha's death, telling Nine Network's A Current Affair and Seven Network's Today Tonight that they were still "badly shaken" over the tragedy. 

Advertising on 2Day FM resumed 13 December, with Austereo announcing that it would donate the remainder of station advertising proceeds for 2012—a minimum of A$500,000 (£320,000)—to a memorial fund to benefit Saldanha's family. Austereo also cancelled its annual Christmas party for employees in Sydney and donated the funds for the party to the non-profit organisations Beyond Blue and Lifeline.

[infirmieres]

character stats .

general.

FULL NAME:  charlotte june o'hara. NICKNAME(S):  lottie,   lj. AGE:  twenty - five. DATE OF BIRTH:  october 30,   1997. PLACE OF BIRTH:  baton rouge,   louisiana. CURRENT LOCATION:   new orleans,   louisiana. ETHNICITY:   caucasian. GENDER:  cisfemale. PRONOUNS:  she / hers. SEXUAL ORIENTATION:   heterosexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:  heteroromantic. RELIGION:   catholic. OCCUPATION:  registered nurse. EDUCATION LEVEL:   bachelor’s degree in nursing from louisiana state university. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:   lives alone in a luxury penthouse suite in a high rise apartment building within the french quarter. FINANCIAL STATUS:   wealthy,   unknown to most. SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT:   educated southern belle,   particularly twangy and drawling when she’s tired or drunk.

physical.

FACECLAIM:   sydney sweeney. HAIR COLOR:   blonde. EYE COLOR:   blue. HEIGHT:   five feet,   one inch. WEIGHT:   one hundred and twenty two pounds. SIGNATURE SCENT:   honey and cinnamon.

personality.

FEARS:   failure,    having to rely fully on her family. HABITS:   face touching,   lip biting,   knuckle cracking. ASTROLOGY:   scorpio. MORAL ALIGNMENT:  neutral good. HOGWARTS HOUSE:   ravenclaw. WEATHER:   gentle rain. COLOR:   blue. MUSIC:    country. MOVIE:   casablanca. BOOK:   the secret garden. SPORT:    volleyball. BEVERAGE:   peach tea. FOOD:    crepes. ANIMAL:   cats. SEASON:   spring.

family.

MOTHER:    katherine o'hara,    nee woods. FATHER:     charles o'hara,   iv. SIGNIFICANT OTHER:   n/a. EXES:   tbd. SIBLING(S):   three;    charles o’hara v,    channing o’hara bolton,   christian o’hara.  CHILDREN:   none. PET(S):    a ragdoll cat named toulouse.

[axvoter]

Blatantly Partisan Party Review XIX (NSW 2023): Ungrouped Independents

Phew! I was worried I had started my reviews too late to cover all the Legislative Council candidates before election day. Life might have got in the way, but here we go: the final review!

At the far right of your large Legislative Council ballot paper, you will find a column of 11 ungrouped independents below the line. These are people running solo campaigns without a running mate, so they do not get a separate column below the line nor a square above the line. The only way to vote for any of these candidates is to vote below the line. This means none of the 11 has a chance of winning a seat, but they’re always interesting to look at anyway.

I covered one of the ungrouped candidates, Colleen Fuller, when reviewing the Indigenous–Aboriginal Party of Australia. She’s second in the list of ungrouped indies. Let’s run through the other 10 in ballot order.

Stefan Prasad (Facebook profile)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Prasad has done a politics degree but he does not seem to have learnt much about how to campaign effectively. He has a limited web presence and an even more spare policy platform. A Facebook post urges people that “if you don't know who to for Vote for, Vote for me!!” This is not a very compelling pitch. In response to a reply asking for his policies, he says that “since the needs of the NSW constituents are ever changing, I didnt think it was necessary to provide a set of fixed policies, policies need to change in accordance to the needs of the people”. Yep, this is a policy-free space from a guy who does not seem to stand for anything.

Warren Grzic (Facebook)

Recommendation: decent preference

Grzic is a bit of a serial candidate—he has stood in state and federal elections before, both as an independent and for Sustainable Australia. I haven’t reviewed him previously but here’s last year’s b_auspol review. He’s a big fan of greater investment in railways—to quote from a page he made for the 2022 federal election, “Expand railway networks across Australia to fight traffic and pollution and climate change”. This is pretty much the quickest way to get me onside and he pushes railways and public transport more than anything else. Indeed, he’s not just focused on one aspect of the system but makes comments on urban commuter networks, freight rail, and long-needed regional upgrades alike.

But let’s consider his other priorities. He supports striking nurses and better investment in staffing throughout the healthcare sector. He wants better management of water infrastructure. I’m a little unsure about his attitude on development and housing—his prior SusAus involvement makes me wonder if there’s a bit of NIMBYism, but if there is, it’s not prominent. I’m also not clear exactly what he wants when he calls for the tax system to be simplified: is this an inane demand for flat taxes, or untangling arcane parts of the tax code? All in all I’m favourably disposed towards him but with some queries.

Van Huynh (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Van George Huynh—his website is votegeorge dot org but the name on the ballot will be Van Huynh—offers an ambitious and eccentric plan for NSW. The first thing you see when opening his website is that “we will win this war on inflation” but oh boy his ambitions go well beyond beating inflation. He wants to “Convert Chatswood into the new world financial capital”, create a new Silicon Valley stretching from the North Shore to the Central Coast, establish major new business centres in Sydney suburbs and the Illawarra, build more universities, found a “cinema of Australia” in Newcastle and “one of the world largest entertainment centre in the state's outback near Griffith”, and much more. He would add two new public holidays: Multicultural Day in February and “Christ Day” on 31 July (mate you are aware of Christmas, right?).

Some of his ideas are good, some are complete pie-in-the-sky, some are best left unrealised. I suggest a middling to decent preference if you’re voting below the line because he is far better than a lot of the racists and cookers clogging the ballot.

Archie Lea

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Lea stood at the 2021 Upper Hunter by-election as an independent and came last in a crowded field of 13. He had previously run for Fred Nile’s now defunct Christian Democratic Party in 2016 and 2019, a big red flag. In his entry in the NSWEC’s register of candidates, he describes himself as an “Independent Christian conservative for member of Legislative Council. Independent Candidate.” It’s hard to find much more on him. At the 2021 by-election his HTV was openly pro-coal and pro-mining. Naturally I think poorly of a conservative anti-environmental candidate.

Michelle Martin (how-to-vote card)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Martin has not made much information available online. She was listed fourth on the UAP’s Senate ticket for NSW at last year’s federal election, so that’s a bad sign. Her HTV is in milder language than many cookers, but “ensure your health choices are YOURS” leans very much towards anti-vaxxer and anti-fluoride suspicion of effective public health measures. Her open rejection of digital IDs and “cashless society” refers to two tropes currently prevalent in Australia’s conspiracist circles. She is best avoided.

Lee Howe (website)

Recommendation: decent to good preference

Howe is running on a platform of “vote 1 homes first”. She wants a fairer and more equitable society achieved through “access to safe, suitable and affordable housing”. She highlights that only 9% of rentals in NSW are affordable for those with very low incomes and that rental stress is widespread. Expanding public housing stock is a major priority for her, alongside repairing existing public housing to modern standards. She wants new developments to contain at least 15% social and affordable housing, with specific targets for houses for elderly and Indigenous people. She would abolish “no grounds” evictions, place caps on annual rent increases, and otherwise pursue positive reforms to protect tenants’ rights. Her approach is neither urbanist nor NIMBY, but focused on addressing poverty, homelessness, and insecure housing. She’s a little bit of a single-issue candidate, which always makes me hesitant, but in this case her core issue speaks to a range of policy areas.

Mick Allen (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Well this fella is entertaining. His campaign page is “Mad Mick for a Better World”. It has links to some specific policy pages… and then just a bunch of photos of his sustainable garden and the wildlife in it. It’s wonderfully eccentric. What do his policies cover? He is concerned with climate change and wants to act on UN IPCC reports—or at least “tak[e] their recommendations into consideration”. It’s no more specific than that. He’s justly angry that women still earn on average less than men: “it is bloody stupid they haven’t got it [equal pay] yet”. He suggests “We should be learning more about Aboriginal culture”, without specifying how this might occur other than that Indigenous knowledge should inform more environmental planning. He wants to stop public housing being demolished or sold, and he has very nebulous concerns about redevelopment in Blacktown that has some possible NIMBY vibes. Finally, he wants to limit vaping to reduce how many children vape—by making it subscription-only! These are all pretty simple thought bubbles, but on the other hand there’s more here than some parties and much of it trends in the right direction. Seems harmless enough.

R Cheetham

Recommendation: weak or no preference

I can find virtually no information about the candidate R Cheetham, whose registration details with the NSWEC indicate this is short for Ruth Cheetham. I cannot find a social media profile or website for a Ruth Cheetham that is definitively this candidate. She is, however, aligned with Lee Howe: one of Howe’s HTVs is authorised for both her and Cheetham, with Howe 1 and Cheetham 2. It’s strange that Howe and Cheetham didn’t run as grouped independents to get their own column on the ballot. This alliance implies Cheetham is also concerned with the social and affordable housing issues that underpin Howe’s campaign, but it's certainly not a given. The joint Howe and Cheetham HTV indicates that they feel they both have the most in common with Labor, Greens, Animal Justice, and the Public Education Party. That’s promising but again tells the prospective voter nothing about Cheetham. In the absence of any substantive information, if you’re voting below the line and preferencing fully, I’d suggest Cheetham get a weak preference but one above the cookers, fundies, and similar crackpots. If she wanted better preferences, she should have campaigned more effectively.

Guitang Lu (website)

Recommendation: weak to middling preference

Guitang Lu, a migration lawyer who in some documents also goes by the name Luke, is running on a platform of anti-racism and anti-bullying. It is based on his own experiences, which he describes here. It is the most detailed part of his site. His policies on anti-racism focus largely on remedies relevant to his complaints, but they are beneficial more broadly and extend to gender discrimination as well as racial discrimination. A bit of a single-issue candidate, but an important issue and my initial impressions were positive.

I was, however, concerned by his how-to-vote card and his instructions to potential voters. He tells voters to “Just give me ONE – 1”, or to vote below the line 1–15. The crucial word here is “or”. There is no square above the line to just vote 1 for Lu. Any voter who interprets his advice in such a way they only vote 1 for him will not cast a valid vote, as you can only vote for him below the line, in which case you must distribute 15 preferences. Worse, his HTV’s suggestion for preferences is bizarre: he suggests preferencing the top 7 candidates from the Public Education Party, which is fine, then… the top 7 candidates from the anti-vax lunatics at Informed Medical Options. This gives me serious cause for pause. I was going to suggest a decent preference for Lu but this advice to voters is misleading and implies sympathy with cookers.

George Potkonyak (website)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Potkonyak is standing as an independent on behalf of Capellia Children Inc. It’s hard not to view him as a bit paranoid when you read “the NSW Liberal government has sold your children into the hands of the so called ‘charities’ (private subcontractors)”, as in child protection agencies. It gets worse: he has been struck off as a lawyer on the basis of professional misconduct. He is described as misinterpreting relevant legislation, behaving offensively in court, misleading the court, and “consistently engaged” in conduct “falling short of the standard of competence and diligence expected of a reasonably competent legal practitioner”. Oooof.

I think we can safely ignore anything this guy has to say. He also has a quixotic account on academia dot edu, a for-profit site which obtained its dot edu domain before this address was restricted to educational institutions. I can’t say I’m in a hurry to read his piece about whether Jesus was born of a virgin. (h/t to the author of the aforementioned b­_auspol blog, who hasn’t had time to do reviews this election but confirmed my bad vibes here)

[kyndaris]

Ice, Ice Baby

Dear readers, after years of not going anywhere for fear of catching COVID and only doing the most sedentary of activities with friends, I was seized by the sudden and inexplicable, although still very understandable, impetus to go ice-skating. Who wouldn’t? In fact, I even organised a Facebook event for my friends where we would go out into the wilds of a shopping centre and do activities that were more akin to what we did in our early 20s or fresh out of university.

To Shrek, I sent what he most probably presumed was an odd message. Especially since it was a little out of the blue. “Can you ice skate?”

He replied shortly later with an affirmation, followed by a questioning why. And so, taking the plunge, I went forward with my plan to enjoy some time of the ice and not some other tiresome second date activity. 

To his merit, Shrek agreed. And, over the course of a few days, the date was planned for an outing to Macquarie Shopping Centre - the only shopping centre in Sydney that also harbours an ice rink within its walls.

We arrived fairly early at the rink. Yet, although Shrek advised he’d arrived minutes earlier than I did, when I ventured to the entrance, he was nowhere to be seen. Wondering if he had already entered, I ducked inside before he messaged me his location and I greeted him outside in that awkward fashion most people do when they’re still testing the waters. With that out of the way, we went in, bought our tickets and slipped on our skates before stepping out onto the ice. 

Almost immediately, it was clear that there was a vast gulf in skill levels between us. Despite not having skated in three years, a few minutes on the ice had me showing off by skating backwards. Shrek, on the other hand, stacked it. Twice.

But he simply got back up again. Like a trooper. And kept skating. Even though he was flat-footed AND he had just done legs the day before at the gym.

It wasn’t long, however, before he was limping on the ice. Well, limping isn’t quite the right word because ice skating is all about gliding on thin blades attached to the plastic boot that’s been strapped to your foot. But it was clear that he couldn’t keep at it. Not for long, anyways. And so, Shrek retreated to the sidelines to nurse his cramp and watch as I carved up the ice (to a degree) on my lonesome. Although, I did stop many a time at the wall to keep him engaged so he didn’t feel too left out.

Was it a trial by fire like he said? Perhaps. But it should be noted down in the record that that hadn’t been my intention. I had been fuelled by fleeting scenes of couples holding hands as they circled the rink over and over and over again. It was supposed to be, for lack of another word, romantic.

After I had exhausted myself on the ice, we enjoyed lunch at one of the many restaurants in the centre and even had some dessert too. Why? Well, we’re adults and if we want to enjoy ourselves, who’s to stop us? 

No one! That’s who?

Hey! What are you doing? Why are you taking away my brownie? No! You can’t stop me from eating something unhealthy, mother! I’m not a child anymore! I’m a GROWN-UP. And I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. 

Yes, yes, fine, I’ll start dieting again. But please, please, please just let me have this cheat day. Okay? Please?

Ah, right, where was I? The date.

Just like our first date, we chatted about the inane topics - keeping it light. Shrek told me more about his sister and a little bit of his faith. We even geeked out a little about European and Middle-Eastern architecture and the influences across cultures. It was the first time that I’d found myself smiling so openly during one of these ‘dates.’

Shrek was just easy to talk to and it didn’t feel like there were too many conditions. I even started to think that even if this attempt at a romantic entanglement didn’t shake out, we might still end up as good friends. And in this day and age, when friendships are so few and far between, making a new one is all the more important.

When our stomachs were full, Shrek even took the lead to do some shopping as he wanted to get a basketball and shoot hoops with his father in a bonding activity. That small titbit of information warmed my heart as I remembered days of playing with my own father when I was younger.

So, down to the Kmart we went.

Along the way, we got distracted by a HobbyCo next to the Kmart on the ground floor and we ducked inside to take a gander. While there were boardgames and Gundams aplenty, what caught my eye was the chess set that was on display. As Shrek browsed, I took the opportunity to set up a few opening moves until he joined me and we played a round of chess.

To say that Shrek is an unorthodox player is a bit of an understatement. He surprised from almost the very first move and our game became a chase where I kept his king almost always in check before checkmating him on the H border.

Was he intimidated by my ruthless killer instinct on the chess field? Who knows.

Did he have fun? Well, you’d have to ask him.

Did I have fun? Why, yes. It’s always enticing when you can dominate your partner in almost all things with surprising flexes. Go for the jugular, I say! Let them know it! 

You are the one that wears the pants! Not them! 

And these skills don’t often up in general conversation. Especially when the right questions don’t get asked.

So, anyone up for some, you know, light bondage? I’ll grab the ropes and the whip. And as my good pet, you’ll sit there and take it. Won’t you?

Anyways, once the basketball was bought, I also took the opportunity to grab two screen protectors (one was merely for insurance) for my new Switch OLED as the one that I had bought earlier in preparation for the console had cracked when I attempted to push out the air the night before.

Honestly! So much for tempered glass! You were meant to hold my weight! Not crumble under the slightest pressure!

And so ended my second date with Shrek.

When compared to all my other dates, Shrek does indeed to be the top contender. He makes me laugh, seems engaged in conversation and isn’t afraid to be a bit vulnerable. When it comes to making decisions, he doesn’t appear if he minds if he takes the lead or allows me to do so.

Does that mean he’s the one for me? I can’t say for sure. I’m not someone that feels a sudden spark and in conversations with a few of my friends that have married has also indicated a sharp prevalence of this within our social group. Although some might argue that familiarity breeds contempt, in my situation, familiarity brings with it ‘inside’ jokes and an easy rapport that could weather any storm.

A strong foundation needs to be laid before a house can be built. The same could be said of relationships too. For what good is jumping in feet first when you don’t know how deep the pool is? I know I’m mixing a lot of metaphors here but this whole idea of pursuing a romantic connection is still a new experience to me.

Sure, I’ve been accused of crushing on individuals back in school, but the more I think on it, it has almost never been that way. I’ve had good friends and sometimes I have thought that they might be good companions to be with in the future, but I don’t think I’ve ever fallen head over hills in love with anyone. Not yet, anyways.

But the more pressing question, of course, is whether he seems me as a fit for him? Even now, I’m not entirely sure how he feels about me. What if he doesn’t like me? What if he only sees a mousy Asian woman and who has a tired and exhausting personality that matches her lazy outward appearance?

Still, relationships go both ways and open communication is key. Just because I like someone or if someone likes me doesn’t always mean it’s reciprocal. And if that’s the case, well, I suppose that’s that. The other person doesn’t owe you gratitude or love or romance. Nor should you expect it in turn. 

Does it hurt? Kind of. But the important thing is putting oneself out there and seeing what comes. At least, that’s the advice I’ve seen from many a television show, books and from people I know.

They can’t all be wrong. Can they? CAN THEY?!

[nimilphilip]

Nursing Courses in Australia for Indian Students in 2025

The study found that Australia has become one of the preferred study destinations for International students interested in studying nursing. Australia has a pool of world-class universities, advanced healthcare facilities, and wide clinical experience; which ideal for Indian students who would like to build their careers as a nurse. The global increase in the requirement for professional healthcare workers makes nursing a lucrative profession; education and training offered in Australia are internationally accredited bearing in mind that the courses are very challenging.

As a result, in this blog, we will try to consider the following perspectives of studying nursing courses in Australia preferable for Indian students: ranking of the universities offering nursing courses, structure of the program, job opportunities after, and some advice regarding studying and living in Australia.

Why Study Nursing in Australia?

1. High-Quality Education and Global Recognition

Education in the Australian system is widely recognized for its quality. Overseas universities intending to provide nursing courses have to get affiliated with the Australian Nursing And Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and their degrees are recognized around the world. Having a nursing degree from Australia helps students to be cognitive with the academic theories, psychomotor skills, and health care professional-patient values systems that are accepted in society. Graduates can be employed as registered nurses immediately in Australia and also in other countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, and other parts of the world.

2. State-of-the-Art Healthcare Facilities

The country boasts some of the best standard healthcare facilities worldwide. Owing to the diverse nature of civilization and the role of the nursing students nations and developed countries offer the opportunities to apply skills in different hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that are well equipped with the best modern technology and medical practices. The practical component will enable you to comprehend the practicum of the profession and acquire functional skills.

3. Diverse Specializations

Nursing is a versatile profession and one of the most popular areas of health care where a variety of opportunities is given for the nurse’s specialization like pediatric, mental health, aged care, critical and community health nursing, etc. It is easy for a student to find his or her specialization in an Australian university because these universities offer some specialization areas in their programs to allow the student to fulfill his or her dreams and aspirations.

4. Post-Study Work Opportunities

Australia offers international students wide opportunities for post-study work. After any nursing degree, Indian students can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) that lets them work in Australia for 2 to 4 years depending on the level of the qualification. It provides good hands-on practice and broad employment opportunities locally and internationally.

5. Pathway to Permanent Residency

Another exciting factor that makes nursing a popular course to undertake in Australia is the chance to get PR after the course. Skilled human capital is scarce in Australia and there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals in health especially in the nursing profession. Australia has a GSM program through which Indian students who complete their nursing courses and get some practice may be granted PR.

Top Nursing Universities in Australia for Indian Students in 2025

Australia hosts a wide range of universities that provide excellent nursing education, The universities have high standards set for both their academics and clinical practice, and Enormous value is placed on research as well. Below are some of the best universities for nursing in 2025:

1. University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has a program called a Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) that combines academic study with on-site skills practice. Nursing fundamentals, leadership, and more fairly comprise the core of the program, with research approaches included as well.

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Intakes: February, July

Specializations: Crisis intervention, mental health nursing, tourniquet staff, pediatrics, midwifery and many more.

Why Choose: This university maintains sound relationships with the market job industry, which supplies good internships and real jobs for them after they complete their studies at the university.

2. Monash University

Our nursing courses at Monash University have been established with a view to producing professional and competent nurses. The program of Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing Practice also focuses on clinical undertaking and the international study tour.

Duration: 3 years (Bachelor), 2 years (Master)

Intakes: February, July

Specializations: Midwifery, mental health, community, emergency nursing.

Why Choose: A well-recognized nursing school Monash is among the world’s best with state-of-art simulation facilities and a wide range of clinical sites.

3. University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne has developed a Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) course that focuses on preparing students for clinical top-tier practices and leadership duties. This program will benefit Indian students who have a bachelor’s degree in any other field and who intend to pursue nursing.

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Intakes: February

Specializations: Clinical nurse, community and mental health, aged care.

Why Choose: This university offers the best modern facilities and excellent numerous affiliated clinics in all the best hospitals in Melbourne.

4. University of Queensland

The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Nursing degree and the main emphasis is put on practical experience and on the formation of critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. The program has good relations with identified hospitals to afford students proper clinical expertise.

Duration: 3 years

Intakes: February, July

Specializations: Rural and remote, nurses working in the aged care facility, pediatric nurses.

Why Choose: The University of Queensland enjoys a reputation for research and students will be able to take part in state-of-the-art healthcare research.

5. Deakin University

Deakin University also has a Bachelor of Nursing where these four pillars are Experience and Evidence-Based Practice. Completing a nursing course at Deakin University means students will get a highly sought-after qualification because Deakin is focused on practical knowledge and strong connections with employers.

Duration: 3 years

Intakes: March, July

Specializations: Major areas of the work of a clinical nurse specialist include: Mental health, pediatric care, and clinical nursing.

Why Choose: Deakin’s nursing program is in the list of top 100 programs globally, the university emphasizes research, community, and clinical practice.

Structure of Nursing Programs in Australia

1. Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is the most typical choice of the program for those students who plan to become nurses. This program normally takes three years to complete and consists of both academic learning and practical experience. They cram several courses which include anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and patient care. After that, the program has placements, which allow students to participate in clinical practice in hospitals and health facilities.

2. Master of Nursing

However, for students who have done a previous undergraduate degree in a related field, the Master of Nursing is an accelerated program for the nursing profession. It takes about two years to complete and offers postgraduate education in certain fields like psychological health, intensive look for important sufferers, or midwifery. A Master of Nursing makes the learner fit for leadership positions within health facilities.

3. Diploma of Nursing

If students wish to gain their nurse qualification in a shorter amount of time then an option is the Diploma of Nursing. This program normally takes 18 months to 2 years and qualifies students to be enrolled nurses. However, enrolled nurses require supervision from registered nurses, though the diploma can help open more educational paths for the nurse and influence his or her career.

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

Nursing is among the popular fields of study in Australia and for any Indian student to be considered for any nursing course then they must meet some conditions as follows; Most universities require the following:

Academic Requirements: The candidate should have passed Class 12 with a good percentage of groups like biology, chemistry, and English. Some universities may also have prerequisites for their master’s programs as well as offering degrees in either a major or a home country.

English Language Proficiency: To learn English, Indian students are asked to pass English Proficiency Tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. For most of the nursing programs applicants should provide an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band being less than 6.

Moreover, new students may be required to provide a police check, medical check-up and immunization may be required in the course of admission particularly while testing their clinical placement.

Career Opportunities for Nursing Graduates in Australia

The Australian Nursing profession is growing fast and Australian graduates in nursing occupy great opportunities abroad. Indian students who complete their nursing degrees in Australia can explore several career paths:

1. Registered Nurse (RN)

Normal duties that will be allocated to you when you become a registered nurse will include patient care, administering drugs, and working with physicians and other health care practitioners. BN-qualified registered nurses can practice in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and community and private practice.

2. Specialist Nurse

Nursing-requested education can further install oneself in the field of mental health, pediatric nursing, aged care or emergency nursing, etc. In many instances, specialist nurses assume the leadership responsibilities of a profession and may engage in research, policy formulation, or training.

3. Nurse Educator

If one is interested in training and developing the young generation of nurses, nursing education should be pursued. Nurse educators offer education programs in academic institutions or institutions of higher learning such as a hospital or nursing schools.

4. Healthcare Administrator

After some experience and further education, nursing graduates can turn into healthcare managers in administration. They are supposed to manage healthcare facilities, and people in charge and organize and coordinate the functioning of healthcare services.

5. International Opportunities

Australian nursing qualifications are recognized internationally and therefore graduates can apply for employment in countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. This makes nursing a truly international profession as many students from India decide to work in other countries after gaining some experience in Australia.

Living in Australia as an Indian Student

Australia provides multiculturalism that is suitable for Indian students. Some of the factors that make Australia be preferred destination for international students are; The different vibrant cities The sceneries The quality of life that the country offers This means that living in Australia, cost may differ with the city with Sydney and Melbourne for instance being more costly. However, there are possibilities to cut down the expenses for those students who can find shared accommodations and make use of student offers for public transport and other services. accommodations and using student discounts for public transport and other services.

Likewise, Indian students are permitted to work part-time while pursuing their studies, which can in a way support expenses living. Being one of the countries with pro-student policies and significant respect for foreign students, Australia is the perfect place to continue education in nursing.

Conclusion

Several good nursing programs in Australia are appealing to Indian students to achieve quality education and start a new career in the field of healthcare. The wide variety of specializations, rigorous clinical experience, and a bright employment outlook indicate that nursing in Australia in 2025 will give students a highly productive and gratifying academic experience, locally as well as internationally. Regardless of whether you want to work as a registered nurse, arm yourself with a specialty or focus formally, or maybe even aspire to management or directorship positions in a healthcare facility, Australia can be your ideal launch pad.

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Du học Úc năm 2025 có những loại học bổng nào?

Ngành điều dưỡng là một trong những ngành học hấp dẫn dành cho sinh viên quốc tế muốn du học Úc, nhờ vào triển vọng nghề nghiệp rộng mở và cơ hội phát triển lâu dài. Năm 2025, nhiều chương trình học bổng đã được triển khai để hỗ trợ tài chính cho sinh viên theo học ngành này, từ các chương trình học bổng toàn phần, bán phần đến hỗ trợ chi phí sinh hoạt, với mục tiêu thu hút nhân tài vào ngành điều dưỡng. Bài viết dưới đây sẽ giới thiệu các loại học bổng du học Úc ngành điều dưỡng và cách tiếp cận để tăng cơ hội nhận học bổng.

1. Tại sao nên chọn học điều dưỡng tại Úc?

Úc là một trong những quốc gia đi đầu trong lĩnh vực chăm sóc sức khỏe, với hệ thống y tế chất lượng cao và quy trình đào tạo điều dưỡng tiên tiến. Học ngành điều dưỡng tại Úc không chỉ mang lại nền tảng kiến thức chuyên sâu mà còn tạo điều kiện để sinh viên thực hành trực tiếp tại các cơ sở y tế, bệnh viện hiện đại.

Bên cạnh đó, nước Úc luôn trong tình trạng thiếu hụt nhân lực trong ngành điều dưỡng, mang đến cho sinh viên nhiều cơ hội việc làm hấp dẫn sau khi tốt nghiệp. Học điều dưỡng tại Úc không chỉ là một cơ hội phát triển nghề nghiệp mà còn giúp sinh viên quốc tế có khả năng định cư lâu dài sau khi tốt nghiệp.

2. Các loại học bổng du học Úc ngành điều dưỡng năm 2025

Để khuyến khích sinh viên quốc tế đến học tập và phát triển nghề nghiệp tại Úc, các trường đại học và tổ chức giáo dục đã đưa ra nhiều loại học bổng hấp dẫn cho ngành điều dưỡng. Dưới đây là một số học bổng tiêu biểu:

a. Học bổng Chính phủ Úc

Chính phủ Úc hỗ trợ học bổng toàn phần và bán phần cho sinh viên quốc tế có thành tích học tập tốt. Một số chương trình học bổng nổi bật gồm:

Australia Awards Scholarship: Đây là chương trình học bổng toàn phần do Chính phủ Úc tài trợ, bao gồm toàn bộ học phí, vé máy bay, sinh hoạt phí, bảo hiểm và các chi phí phụ trợ khác. Australia Awards Scholarship là học bổng danh giá và dành cho những ứng viên có tiềm năng lãnh đạo, thể hiện mong muốn đóng góp cho sự phát triển của đất nước mình sau khi hoàn thành khóa học.

Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship: Học bổng này được cung cấp cho sinh viên quốc tế theo học các chương trình thạc sĩ và tiến sĩ tại Úc. Mặc dù đây là học bổng cạnh tranh, những sinh viên điều dưỡng với thành tích học tập nổi bật và có cam kết phát triển nghề nghiệp thường có cơ hội cao để được nhận.

b. Học bổng của các trường đại học Úc

Nhiều trường đại học ở Úc cung cấp các học bổng dành riêng cho ngành điều dưỡng. Các trường đại học hàng đầu như Đại học Sydney, Đại học Melbourne, Đại học Queensland đều có các chương trình học bổng hỗ trợ sinh viên quốc tế theo học ngành điều dưỡng:

University of Sydney Nursing Scholarship: Đại học Sydney cung cấp các học bổng từ 5,000 - 10,000 AUD/năm dành cho sinh viên quốc tế theo học ngành điều dưỡng. Học bổng được trao dựa trên thành tích học tập và yêu cầu sinh viên có điểm số cao trong suốt quá trình học.

Monash University International Study Grant: Trường Đại học Monash cũng hỗ trợ học bổng bán phần cho sinh viên ngành điều dưỡng. Sinh viên có thành tích tốt sẽ nhận được học bổng hỗ trợ một phần học phí lên đến 20% tổng chi phí.

University of Queensland Health and Nursing Scholarship: Đại học Queensland cấp các học bổng từ 25% - 50% học phí cho sinh viên quốc tế ngành điều dưỡng. Đây là một trong những học bổng giá trị và giúp sinh viên giảm đáng kể gánh nặng tài chính.

c. Học bổng từ các tổ chức và hiệp hội y tế

Các tổ chức y tế, hiệp hội điều dưỡng tại Úc thường xuyên cung cấp học bổng và hỗ trợ tài chính cho sinh viên quốc tế. Mục tiêu của các tổ chức này là tăng cường đội ngũ điều dưỡng, đáp ứng nhu cầu nhân lực của ngành chăm sóc sức khỏe tại Úc. Một số học bổng tiêu biểu từ các tổ chức này là:

Australian College of Nursing Scholarships: Hiệp hội Điều dưỡng Úc cung cấp nhiều học bổng nhằm hỗ trợ sinh viên quốc tế theo học ngành điều dưỡng. Học bổng của Australian College of Nursing thường ưu tiên cho những ứng viên có kinh nghiệm thực tế hoặc mong muốn đóng góp cho cộng đồng y tế Úc.

Health Workforce Scholarship Program: Học bổng này hỗ trợ tài chính cho sinh viên ngành điều dưỡng, đặc biệt là những người học tập tại các vùng sâu, vùng xa của Úc. Học bổng bao gồm học phí, chi phí đi lại và chi phí sinh hoạt.

d. Học bổng từ các chương trình hợp tác quốc tế

Một số quốc gia có các chương trình hợp tác với chính phủ Úc nhằm cung cấp học bổng du học ngành điều dưỡng. Nếu bạn đến từ các quốc gia Đông Nam Á hoặc châu Phi, có thể tìm kiếm các học bổng hợp tác quốc tế nhằm nâng cao chuyên môn y tế và điều dưỡng, đáp ứng nhu cầu của cộng đồng.

3. Điều kiện và quy trình xin học bổng du học Úc ngành điều dưỡng

Mỗi học bổng sẽ có yêu cầu và tiêu chí riêng, nhưng nhìn chung, để xin học bổng ngành điều dưỡng tại Úc, bạn cần chuẩn bị một số điều kiện cơ bản như sau:

a. Tiêu chuẩn học lực và tiếng Anh

Điểm trung bình học tập từ 7.0 trở lên (theo thang điểm 10) sẽ giúp bạn có nhiều cơ hội hơn khi xin học bổng. Bạn cũng cần chuẩn bị các chứng chỉ tiếng Anh như IELTS (tối thiểu 6.5) hoặc TOEFL, vì đây là yêu cầu quan trọng trong xét duyệt học bổng.

b. Kinh nghiệm hoạt động xã hội hoặc y tế

Kinh nghiệm thực tế trong ngành y tế, hoạt động cộng đồng hoặc các hoạt động liên quan đến sức khỏe sẽ là điểm cộng lớn. Nhiều chương trình học bổng đánh giá cao những ứng viên có kinh nghiệm hoặc chứng minh cam kết lâu dài trong ngành điều dưỡng.

c. Hồ sơ cá nhân và thư giới thiệu

Thư giới thiệu từ giảng viên, giáo viên hoặc người có uy tín trong ngành y tế sẽ giúp hồ sơ của bạn nổi bật hơn. Đồng thời, một bài luận cá nhân thể hiện rõ lý do bạn chọn ngành điều dưỡng và những mục tiêu sau khi tốt nghiệp sẽ giúp bạn ghi điểm.

d. Quy trình xin học bổng

Tìm kiếm thông tin và lựa chọn học bổng phù hợp: Tìm hiểu kỹ về các loại học bổng từ các trường đại học và tổ chức, đánh giá xem học bổng nào phù hợp nhất với năng lực và nhu cầu của bạn.

Chuẩn bị hồ sơ: Gồm bảng điểm, chứng chỉ tiếng Anh, giấy giới thiệu, và các giấy tờ cần thiết khác.

Nộp đơn đăng ký: Hãy đọc kỹ yêu cầu và hạn nộp đơn để không bỏ lỡ cơ hội.

Phỏng vấn hoặc xét duyệt: Một số học bổng yêu cầu phỏng vấn hoặc kiểm tra thêm. Hãy chuẩn bị thật kỹ để trả lời các câu hỏi về động lực học tập và kế hoạch nghề nghiệp.

4. Lời khuyên khi xin học bổng du học Úc ngành điều dưỡng

Đăng ký sớm: Cơ hội học bổng ngành điều dưỡng rất cạnh tranh, vì vậy hãy đăng ký sớm để có nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị.

Chuẩn bị hồ sơ đầy đủ và rõ ràng: Hồ sơ cần chính xác, đầy đủ, và minh bạch để thể hiện rõ ràng năng lực và mục tiêu học tập.

Tham gia hoạt động xã hội và tình nguyện: Điều này giúp bạn nổi bật hơn khi xin học bổng, vì nhiều tổ chức ưu tiên những ứng viên có đóng góp xã hội.

Du học Úc ngành điều dưỡng không chỉ mở ra cơ hội nghề nghiệp bền vững mà còn giúp bạn tiếp cận với một nền giáo dục y tế tiên tiến. Với sự hỗ trợ từ các chương trình học bổng, bạn hoàn toàn có thể thực hiện ước mơ này với chi phí hợp lý hơn. Năm 2025 mang đến nhiều lựa chọn học bổng hấp dẫn, giúp bạn sẵn sàng cho hành trình học tập và phát triển sự nghiệp tại Úc.

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A spate of deals out of MIPCOM Cannes this week indicates there is still life in the global TV market.

Paramount Global Content Distribution inked a multi-year volume deal with beIN Media Group, giving the Qatari-owned group exclusive rights to Paramount’s content library, including acclaimed series like Yellowstone, Billions, new offerings such as NCIS: Tony & Ziva and feature films including Bob Marley: One Love and the Transformers and Mission: Impossible franchises, across the Middle East and North Africa for beIN’s premium Pay TV channels and TOD streaming platform. The deal will see the shows carried in English subtitled in Arabic. Paramount has similar agreements in place with the likes of Streamz in Belgium, MultiChoice in Africa, and JioCinema in India.

Disney-owned Hulu, which on Monday announced its acquisition of StudioCanal’s action series Paris Has Fallen, has also snapped up U.S. streaming rights to Critical Incident, an Australian psychological crime thriller from All3Media International. The series, inspired by creator Sarah Bassiuoni’s experiences as a lawyer in Western Sydney’s juvenile justice system, follows a police officer, played by Akshay Khanna, whose routine patrol takes a tragic turn. Zoë Boe and Hunter Page-Lochard co-star. Critical Incident premiered in August in Australia on Stan. Hulu will launch the series later this year as part of its global rollout.

Over in the U.K., the BBC has acquired The One That Got Away, a six-part crime drama set in Wales, for BBC Wales, BBC Four, and BBC iPlayer. Produced by BlackLight TV, a Banijay UK company, the series was written by Catherine Tregenna (Law & Order UK) and stars Elen Rhys, Richard Harrington, and Rhian Blythe. The psychological thriller follows DI Ffion Lloyd (Rhys) and her ex-lover, DS Rick Walters (Harrington), as they investigate the murder of a nurse in a coastal Welsh town. The case reopens old wounds while raising fears of a copycat killer. The series is an English-language version of Cleddau, an original Welsh-language series for S4C.

Following its successful UK premiere on BBC One, Fremantle has secured global distribution for Nightsleeper, a high-octane drama now set to launch in 147 territories. Key deals include broadcasters like TF1 (France), M-Net (Africa), and Stan (Australia). The series, which has captivated audiences with its real-time thriller format about a sleeper train hijacking, garnered 8.5 million viewers in the UK and strong ratings in France, with episode one capturing a 17.4 percent market share. Created by Nick Leather, the 6-episode series stars Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach.

On the sales end, BBC Studios has announced major deals across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa for back catalog content, with French/German group Arte.TV acquiring free video on demand rights to period dramas like War & Peace and Les Misérables, and series including Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max platform added popular titles including Sherlock, Luther, and Misfits, while France’s M6+ took Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility and Sky Italia added crime series like Luther and Death in Paradise. In Sub-Saharan Africa, SABC secured BBC natural history series including Serengeti II and Frozen Planet II.

The Couple Next Door, a hit Channel 4/Starz series, has racked up global sales for Beta Film, with deals announced in more than 55 territories. Highlights include agreements with RTL Germany, RAI Italy, and Amazon Netherlands, with NBC Universal picking the show up for Brazil/Latin America.

The six-hour drama, starring Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw, and Alfred Enoch, was Channel 4’s biggest drama streaming launch. Loosely adapted from the Dutch series The Neighbors, it explores suburban claustrophobia and the consequences of pursuing dark desires.

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Career Opportunities in Australia for International Students

Australia has long been a top destination for international students, thanks to its globally recognized universities, excellent academic standards, and thriving job market. For students seeking career opportunities in Australia, the country offers an array of employment options across diverse sectors such as healthcare, engineering, information technology, business, and more. In this blog, we’ll explore the job prospects available for international students, post-study work options, and tips on how to maximize your employment potential.

Why Australia for Career Growth? Australia is not just known for its beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife; it is also a land of vast career opportunities. Its stable economy, high standard of living, and focus on innovation and research make it an attractive place for students to build their careers. The Australian government actively supports international students, offering post-study work visas and pathways to permanent residency, making it an ideal destination for long-term career goals.

Top Sectors Offering Career Opportunities in Australia Australia's job market is diverse, and international students can find employment in many fields, depending on their qualifications and interests. Here are some of the top sectors offering career opportunities in Australia:

Information Technology (IT) Australia's IT sector is booming, with a high demand for skilled professionals in software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and cloud computing. Graduates with IT degrees from Australian universities have access to some of the best companies in the world, such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Healthcare The healthcare sector in Australia offers a wide range of opportunities, especially for students studying nursing, medicine, or healthcare management. The country's aging population has created a demand for healthcare professionals, making it an excellent sector for those looking to establish a long-term career.

Engineering Engineering is another field with robust job prospects. Graduates in civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering are highly sought after in industries such as construction, infrastructure development, and renewable energy.

Business and Finance Australia has a strong business environment, and international students with degrees in finance, business management, and accounting have numerous opportunities to work in the corporate sector. Major cities like Sydney and Melbourne are hubs for global finance, making them ideal locations for aspiring business professionals.

Education and Research Australia’s focus on innovation has fueled the growth of research and development in various fields. International students with a background in education, scientific research, and academic development can find career opportunities in universities, government research agencies, and private companies.

Post-Study Work Opportunities in Australia For international students, gaining work experience in Australia is often a top priority. Australia offers several post-study work options to help students kick-start their careers.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) The Temporary Graduate Visa allows international students to stay and work in Australia after completing their studies. There are two streams under this visa:

Graduate Work Stream: For students who have completed a degree in a skilled occupation, allowing them to stay and work for up to 18 months. Post-Study Work Stream: For students who have completed a bachelor's, master’s, or PhD degree, allowing them to work for 2 to 4 years depending on the level of qualification.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) This visa is for skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia permanently. International students who meet the required skill set can apply for this visa and receive permanent residency, opening up long-term career opportunities in Australia.

Employer-Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482) Some employers sponsor skilled international students for temporary work visas. If you have the right qualifications and find an employer willing to sponsor you, this visa allows you to work in Australia for up to four years.

Tips for Securing a Job in Australia as an International Student Securing a job in a competitive market like Australia requires preparation and strategy. Here are a few tips to help you stand out:

Enhance Your Resume Australian employers value practical experience, so highlight any internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work you’ve done during your studies. Tailor your resume to each job application by emphasizing relevant skills and experiences.

Build a Strong Professional Network Networking plays a crucial role in job hunting. Attend industry events, workshops, and career fairs organized by your university or external organizations. Platforms like LinkedIn are excellent for building connections with industry professionals and alumni from your university who are already working in Australia.

Gain Relevant Work Experience While studying, take advantage of part-time job opportunities or internships to gain experience in your field. Many universities in Australia offer work-integrated learning programs that allow students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen industry.

Tailor Your Cover Letter Your cover letter should highlight why you're the perfect fit for the job and why you want to work in that specific company. Mention how your academic qualifications, internships, and extracurricular activities have prepared you for the role.

Understand the Australian Job Market Each country has a unique job market, and Australia is no exception. Research the industry you're interested in, understand the qualifications and experience employers are looking for, and be aware of visa requirements.

Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways for International Students Australia offers several pathways for international students to transition from temporary work visas to permanent residency (PR). Gaining PR allows you to live and work in Australia indefinitely, providing a secure career future.

Skilled Migration Program Australia’s Skilled Migration Program is points-based and allows graduates with the right skills and work experience to apply for PR. Factors like age, English proficiency, education, and work experience contribute to the points system. Some of the popular PR visas include:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) For students who find long-term employment in Australia, their employer may sponsor them for a permanent visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme. This visa is available to skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer and meet the specific criteria.

Salaries and Job Outlook in Australia Salaries in Australia are competitive, especially in sectors like IT, healthcare, and engineering. The average annual salary for graduates entering the job market is around AUD 60,000, but this can vary depending on the industry and location. For example, salaries for healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses can exceed AUD 100,000, while those in IT can expect to earn between AUD 80,000 and 120,000 per year.

Job Outlook by Sector IT Sector: Demand for cybersecurity and data analytics professionals is growing rapidly. Healthcare Sector: A consistent need for nurses, doctors, and aged-care workers. Engineering Sector: High demand for civil, environmental, and electrical engineers due to infrastructure development. Business and Finance: Opportunities are abundant in accounting, finance, and business analytics, especially in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Conclusion Australia offers unparalleled career opportunities for international students, with options to work in diverse industries and gain valuable experience in a global job market. Whether you're aiming for a short-term work experience or planning to settle in the country permanently, Australia's robust economy and supportive visa policies provide a favorable environment for career growth.

By strategically planning your education and making the most of work opportunities during your studies, you can set yourself up for a successful career in Australia. With high salaries, excellent work-life balance, and pathways to permanent residency, the country remains a top destination for international students looking to launch their careers.

Take the leap, explore the wide range of career opportunities in Australia, and pave the way for a successful future!

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Affordable Nursing Schools in Amsterdam for EU Students

Nursing is an essential occupation, and while the necessity for capable nurses keeps rising internationally, choosing the proper nursing college becomes required for future students. Both national and global pupils seek institutions that offer excellent training, practical understanding, and a encouraging environment. Several nursing colleges be noticeable because of the intensive programs and international recognition.

Johns Hopkins School in Baltimore, Maryland, is well-known due to the responsibility to nursing excellence.Inexpensive nursing colleges in Sydney, Australia  The College of Nursing gift ideas many different applications, Affordable nursing schools in Amsterdam for EU students including Bachelor of Research in Nursing (BSN) and Medical practitioner of Nursing Training (DNP). Its strong improved exposure of study and relationships with primary healthcare functions guarantees pupils get top-tier medical training. Moreover, the institution influences world wide wellness initiatives, providing global pupils with helpful ideas into different healthcare systems.

The University of Toronto's Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing continues to be another prime variety, continually ranked among the better nursing applications worldwide. Having an modern curriculum and an emphasis on research and exercise, the faculty presents undergraduate and scholar applications tailored to different nursing specializations. The varied student body promotes working out knowledge, fostering an inclusive setting that remembers various perspectives.

In the UK, King's College London is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Interest, one of several earliest nursing schools globally. Noted for the challenging pre-registration nursing applications, the faculty emphasizes evidence-based training and research. King's presents international pupils possibilities to participate in international wellness jobs, enriching their instructional trip while planning them for a career in nursing.

The School of Sydney's Susan Wakil University of Nursing and Midwifery is acknowledged because of its extensive method of nursing education. The modern curriculum combines academic strategy with realistic software, and the institution encourages global placements and trade programs. Solid associations with local wellness companies provide students with hands-on training that's required for their skilled development.

Still another substantial institution can function as School of Melbourne, which provides a strong nursing plan developed to meet up up the growing needs of healthcare. Students take advantage of a mixture of theoretical understanding and of use knowledge in different settings. The university also challenges study, making pupils to get portion in groundbreaking projects that handle demanding wellness issues. With intensive support for international pupils, the College of Melbourne fosters a pleasant and inclusive atmosphere.

The College of Edinburgh's Nursing Studies program includes a long-standing popularity for excellence. The institution provides an considerable understanding setting wherever national and worldwide students can prosper together. Their focus on contemporary nursing practices and medical care changes, along side international wellness proposal opportunities, makes it a convincing selection for potential nurses.

Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore supplies a unique approach to nursing knowledge by the addition of health sciences and technology. The University of Wellness Sciences emphasizes simulation-based understanding, arranging pupils for real-world issues in healthcare. With a modern scholar human anatomy, Nanyang Polytechnic provides an enriching instructional knowledge, and their globally associations broaden the abilities for future nurses.

Picking the proper nursing college is crucial for national and global students potential to blossom in the nursing profession. These institutions maybe not just give high-quality education but also provide different clinical experiences and research opportunities. By buying a credit card applicatoin that aligns making use of their unique and competent objectives, potential nurses may attempt satisfying careers focused on increasing wellness outcomes worldwide. 

Nursing education is not just about getting theoretical knowledge but also about developing the primary realistic skills needed to prosper in varied healthcare environments. Several prime nursing schools go beyond the classroom to provide scientific positions in primary hospitals, neighborhood wellness stores, and international healthcare settings. That hands-on experience is priceless, as it assists pupils use theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, increases important considering, and develops their assurance in handling patients. Institutions like Johns Hopkins University and the School of Toronto are well-known for providing powerful medical education applications, which make pupils to meet the complexities of modern healthcare systems.

More over, whilst the healthcare landscape evolves, there is an raising give attention to areas such as for instance advanced nursing exercise, nursing authority, and specific look after weak populations. Nursing schools are changing by offering advanced levels like the Doctor of Nursing Exercise (DNP) or specialized certifications in parts like gerontology, emotional wellness, and palliative care. Schools like King's University London and the University of Sydney are in the forefront of these improvements, offering specialized programs that enable pupils to get experience in market fields. For global pupils, these applications start gates to international career opportunities, equipping them with the abilities and understanding to perform in various healthcare systems worldwide. Fundamentally, the right nursing college can inspire potential nurses to make a lasting impact on both local and international healthcare communities.