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  • Petah Wood

    Petah is an Editor for W'SUP News, joining the editorial team in December 2024. She is studying a Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) majoring in English. Originally from Mount Gambier, South Australia, Petah enjoys exploring the Sydney sights and immersing herself in the city lifestyle. She enjoys writing about her travel experiences, all her gluten free finds and documenting her experience adjusting from the country to the city. In her free time, you'll find her FaceTiming her cat, Prinny, finding the best travel deals and embarking on spontaneous adventures.

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5 Coeliac Friendly Places in Sydney

5 Coeliac Friendly Places in Sydney

Having any dietary requirement can be a challenge, but for those with coeliac disease, finding gluten free food that is coeliac friendly can be incredibly difficult. Lucky for us here in Sydney, we are spoiled for choice with gluten free finds that are coeliac safe,...

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Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024

Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024

What began as a small pilot project in 2017 at the Kingswood campus has evolved into a driving force in life-saving initiatives and enhanced community compassion across all Western Sydney University campuses.   Originally a one-woman initiative by then student and now...

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Why Student Clubs are Critical for Mental Health

  Between balancing coursework, part-time jobs and the transition to adulthood, today’s students are increasingly vulnerable to mental health challenges.  Studies show Australian university students are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with...

W’SUP DEEP DIVE: The Student General Meeting

In a historic show of unity, Western Sydney University students voted unanimously on August 21, 2025, to pass a pro-Palestine motion demanding the university sever research links with Syqe Medical, lift the suspensions of student protesters, halt staff job cuts, and...

Finding Nemo (Another) Therapist

What could possibly be worse than a father eating his son because he’s deformed? Well, you’re about to find out. This is part two of finding Nemo a therapist (yes, Disney’s Finding Nemo). Why? Because clownfish are slightly traumatising. Click here for part one if you...

Generation Science

“Re-Gen Z Science” is headed by Western Sydney University’s Dr. Mark Jones and School of Science Engagement Officer Loise Graham. With a focus on making science relevant to younger generations in the Hawkesbury, the program covers how science can address some of the...

Let’s Teach Consent with Chanel Contos

On May 26, 2025, Teach Us Consent – a movement founded by activist Chanel Contos, advocates to dismantle rape culture, launched the Promoting Consent Initiative. The initiative aims to provide young people with online content communicating the importance of healthy...