Ambra Sancin

Communications

Sydney, Australia

Freelance writer and communications consultant specialising in caregiving/older Australians' lifestyle content.

Ambra Sancin

Communications

Sydney, Australia

Freelance writer and communications consultant specialising in caregiving/older Australians' lifestyle content.

How Gardening Healed My Mother After Her Stroke
My 93-year-old mother never cared about her garden. Then she had a stroke - and everything changed.
FOLKS, a US health-related mag
Caregiving
Seniors' Stories Vol. 3
Contributing Editor of collection of 100 personal stories showcasing the writing talent of NSW seniors.
Dept Family/Community Services
Editing Personal Stories
Who Cares about the Carer
As a carer, I have many roles to fulfil. But a recent summons was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
F.E.C.C.A. quarterly e-news
Caregiving
How my life changed when I became a carer
A personal story for 'Money & Life' about re-structuring my personal finance after becoming a caregiver for my mother
Financial Planning Assoc. Aust.
Caregiving
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Wendy Whiteley has transformed a derelict plot of land into a beautiful harbourside public garden.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Garden Inspiration
Dear Life: Treatment of the Aged and Dying
"Old age ain't no place for sissies" said actress Bette Davis. How will Australia's ageing population cope?
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Aged care Caregiving
Italian Panzanella Salad with a Twist
If you've been eating all the wrong foods over winter, this fresh healthy Italian salad won't disappoint.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Food and Recipes
Best Garden Escapes in Australia & New Zealand
Spring is the best time of year to book a tour and discover some of our most stunning gardens.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Garden Inspiration Travel and Micro Adventures
Spotting the Early Signs of Osteoporosis
With 1.2 million Australians affected by osteoporosis, it's important to know the risk factors.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Health wellbeing
Would you be interested in Eldercare Benefits?
Nearly 600,000 Australians care for ageing loved ones: those who also work can sometimes struggle.
Carers NSW bi-monthly magazine
Caregiving
Use this One Superfood for Sharp Thinking
A look at why Turmeric - the aromatic and vibrant Indian curry spice - is the hot new brain food.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Food and Recipes
Everglades Historic House and Garden
Everglades historic house and garden in the Blue Mountains near Sydney is at its best in spring.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Garden Inspiration
A caregiver's guide to caring for yourself
If you're a carer, it can be easy to forget to care for yourself. Here are some simple ways to make 'me time' every day. My mother had a stroke almost two years ago and I had no idea what a life-changing moment this would be for both of us. I had been caring for my widowed, 91-year-old mother for a number of years and although she had a few medical issues, I was able to live my busy life as normal while helping her with specialists’ appointments, shopping and minor household chores.
BUPA - The Blue Room health/lifestyle portal
Caregiving
National Carers' Week
Now in its 24th year, National Carers' Week reaches out to all Australians, not just unpaid carers.
NRMA-Living Well Navigator
Caregiving
Conversation starters
Do you sometimes find it difficult to talk to an ageing loved one, or run out of things to say after ‘How cold has it been recently’? Not everyone is an expert communicator, and for some, starting and maintaining a conversation with older family members can be a challenge. Here are some handy conversation starters to help.
BUPA - The Blue Room health/lifestyle portal
Caregiving
Should you become a full-time carer?
If your loved one requires full-time care, should you be the one that provides it? Here are some things you might want to consider. At some point, many of us will face the challenging question of how best to care for an older loved one. The decision can be daunting so it’s a good idea to seek advice on all the options open to you.
BUPA - The Blue Room health/lifestyle portal
Caregiving

About

Ambra Sancin

copywriting

content marketing

social media campaigns

public programs management

proofreading

feature writing

creative writing

Wordpress blogging

copyediting

I am a freelance writer and communications consultant with a background in the arts and cultural sector.

As a regular contributor to the NRMA's 'Living Well Navigator' (an online resource for over-55s), I wrote about eldercare and caregivers' issues from a personal perspective, as well as health & wellbeing; leisure; food and garden inspiration.

I was Contributing Editor of the third edition of 'Seniors Stories', an anthology of 100 personal experiences by contributors aged 50+ and published by the NSW Government. In 2020, I was part of a panel advising Catholic Care in the creation of a carers' forum through Federal Government's Carers' Gateway site.

But I also have a past ... I'm a recovering arts administrator and have held senior roles in communications/public program management for Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, NSW Writers' Centre, Centennial Parklands, Sydney Film Festival, Spanish Film Festival, Goethe Institute and Screen Australia. Writing is always part of the package and I've created and edited content for websites, printed and digital marketing materials, blogs, press kits and display ads.

My blog 'The Good the Bad & the Italian' is a collection of anecdotes on growing up Italian-Australian in Sydney, with an emphasis on family and food history. Some posts have inspired short stories (included in three life writing anthologies published in 2015-2017).

I am a wordsmith and will write for your audience. I am nothing if not versatile.

Contact me with your challenge: ambras(AT)optusnet.com.au