New idea

I have a new idea for a story and I actually think its better than kava, although I would love to touch on this subject. I recently wrote a feature article for my work about how Indigenous health is suffering because people in remote communities just can't afford to eat healthily, and the quality is often very bad.

When you are on a limited income, like CDEP wages, you are obviously going to buy the food that is going to keep you and your family full. Unfortunately, most of these foods end up being the unhealthy options and therefore, it does little for your health in the long run.

So I started thinking about broadening the issue, and with Kevin Rudd recently admitting that we will hit recession, I wondered how people's health will cope?

Does a recession force you to seek out unhealthier food choices, where you begin sacrificing nutrition? It's an interesting topic and I haven't researched it yet - it may be the source of several articles. Either way, I would love to find a new spin on it. My friend, who is also doing this subject, gave me a great suggestion to maybe interview the Salvation Army and places like that and I would also interview a dietician or nutritionist.

I am thinking of contacting the Dietitians Association of Australia as I have had dealings with them before. I'm a bit concerned about when I am going to get time to do this assignment though. We actually have to physically meet out interviewees and record using our epirolls. I was under the impression we could do it over the phone and now I am a bit scared about time.

Thank God we got an extension!!