Australian Influencers #14

[b!tch_eating_crackers]

Any one know what ever happened to poppy? I can’t remember her handle but she lived in Brisbane with her husband and 2 little girls and they did Reno’s to there house and then went overseas to stay with family and then she disappeared

Can’t find any trace of her anymore except YouTube now, with only a few old videos. Their podcast is no longer active. I did just find her husband still has his music IG account and there was a photo of them together from March so hopefully all is okay and she’s just over social media etc.

 

[yivshiv]

She’s the worst, needs to get a real job and stop living for the gram. The more people who unfollow and unsubscribe from glorifying muppets like her the better. Those kids are gonna grow feral and have issues from being showponies.

Isn't it getting so bad now. Its all about her. She has a man who dotes on her and her kids, does the lions share at home with the kids etc, grocery shopping is a family affair, she cant just go herself. He is now running the business as well as letting her sit on her ass while he deals with the kids and yet. You will frequently get her on insta with the - Hi guys I just wanted to come on and let you know how Im feeling (anxious/flat/down/fed up blah )- just to let y'all know that your aren't alone if you are feeling like this too and its ok to feel this way So she gives us all permission to feel miserable , while we are getting ready to go do a 10 hour shift after being up 3 times through the night with the kids.
She is always fully made up with her clothes from her shop - while the kids look like tramps. Even when dressed. Wee lincy in his skinny jeans and big boots looks so uncomfortable and now Mila is cutting about looking like something you would win at a fair in her fluffy cardigan that is never off her back. She thinks its ok to cut about not wearing shoes - ok for you, going a walk to local beach or whatever but its a bit minging to go into public places like that - who wants to see that whle having your morning coffee - some manky bare feet at table 5 (gross)

Can someone create a thread for aussiemumvlogger / keiara moore. Considering she uploads to YouTube 4 times a week I feel she needs her own

And given that she openly admits to only allowing positive comments onto her comment section. She deletes everything else. Who does that, so no alternative opinions allowed. Just all the "such an awesome mummy" comments. Is that not one of the most narcissistic traits out there ?
Her own parents dont seem to play a big part in her life do they ? You hear very little of them

 

[Misshippy]

Isn't it getting so bad now. Its all about her. She has a man who dotes on her and her kids, does the lions share at home with the kids etc, grocery shopping is a family affair, she cant just go herself. He is now running the business as well as letting her sit on her ass while he deals with the kids and yet. You will frequently get her on insta with the - Hi guys I just wanted to come on and let you know how Im feeling (anxious/flat/down/fed up blah )- just to let y'all know that your aren't alone if you are feeling like this too and its ok to feel this way So she gives us all permission to feel miserable , while we are getting ready to go do a 10 hour shift after being up 3 times through the night with the kids.
She is always fully made up with her clothes from her shop - while the kids look like tramps. Even when dressed. Wee lincy in his skinny jeans and big boots looks so uncomfortable and now Mila is cutting about looking like something you would win at a fair in her fluffy cardigan that is never off her back. She thinks its ok to cut about not wearing shoes - ok for you, going a walk to local beach or whatever but its a bit minging to go into public places like that - who wants to see that whle having your morning coffee - some manky bare feet at table 5 (gross)



And given that she openly admits to only allowing positive comments onto her comment section. She deletes everything else. Who does that, so no alternative opinions allowed. Just all the "such an awesome mummy" comments. Is that not one of the most narcissistic traits out there ?
Her own parents dont seem to play a big part in her life do they ? You hear very little of them

She honestly doesn't know how good she has got it

 

[messiijessii]

Yes, I understand that’s how mandatory reporting works. My comment was not, in any way, an explanation of how mandatory reporting works, or intended to address anyone specifically in their capacity as a mandatory reporter. I think surely anyone who is a mandatory reporter would understand that. My point was that I don’t think a single line in an Instagram story by her mother to the effect that they trialled taking the child off a “pharma drug” is necessarily enough for us to assume they did it against medical advice and that they should be reported for it. The “we” that I was referencing was us on this forum. The reason I said I’m not convinced this is a reportable issue is because we have no idea what Luella’s doctors have said about the medication, not because I’m saying that it wouldn’t be a reportable issue if there was concern.

If they are in fact acting against medical advice in relation to her drugs, then I certainly do hope that there are people in Luella’s life, such as her carer or their family, who are questioning them about it and who would act appropriately if there was concern for her welfare.

We know that they have been recommended to pursue the surgery and that they’ve put it off and I don’t agree with that decision personally but that’s another topic.



I’ll just add that I can see how the first line in my original comment could be misinterpreted. My point there was that I feel some caution is warranted on our part before we assume neglect based on one line in an Instagram story. Not that a mandatory reporter should exercise caution if concerned.

We know that Erin constantly acts against medical advice. We know that neurologists don’t like to work with her, we know she’s changed hospitals, she frequently puts a certain hospital down. She frequently puts the medical staff down, complains about everything at the hospital. She blames vaccinations despite just yesterday saying doctors believe it happened in utero. Reality is we are so privileged for our health system and she should be grateful for the access she has to so much help. Especially now with her NDIS funding.

The reality is, if she is so desperate to get reprieve for luella, she would organise that surgery ASAP and she would be keeping her on any and all anti epileptic medication. I personally have not suggested anybody report her, but I find her to be extremely irresponsible and I can imagine that dr’s find her incredibly frustrating and may have even reported her themselves.

As someone with epilepsy on a combination of anti epileptics I can’t imagine my neurologist ever saying let’s just wean one off shall we. Why would they? I’ll be on them for the rest of my life as I have reached seizure control. Luella hasn’t- even more reason not to wean off. I know she has to have breaks in her steroid regime, which she is doing now, so there is NO way the neuro’s would be like ‘now’s a great time to come off some other drugs’ don’t buy it for a second.
When you have a diagnosis like epilepsy, the goal is never to be medication free- it’s not possible- the goal is to be seizure free, every seizure does damage, every seizure stops you driving for longer and longer each time and every seizure could kill you if you are in a dangerous place at the time (driving, stairs, pool, bath). My last seizure I had a severe head injury from falling into tiles and the corner of the kitchen bench (marble slab).

Anyway, I digress, the point is - I don’t believe that any reasonable Dr has said whilst Lu is having a break in her steroids to also take her off other ‘pharma’ - it’s ridiculous. And why would you want to. This again comes down to Erin’s privilege. Some people in the world would do anything for those kinds of medications and any type of relief from their seizures and here’s Erin constantly thinking she know better than Australia’s best neurologists. The mind boggles. Sorry for the rant again, but she really upsets me and my heart breaks for Luella everyday. The best thing that ever happens to Lu was getting that lovely carer from NDIS, she looks so much happier. Erin needs considerable mental health treatment.

 

[Whiskers1]

Tammy Hembrow called out Celeste Barber on her latest post and I'm absolutely here for it.
Celeste is the ultimate body shamer but thinks she can hide it behind "humor".

 

[Libertine]

Yes, I understand that’s how mandatory reporting works. My comment was not, in any way, an explanation of how mandatory reporting works, or intended to address anyone specifically in their capacity as a mandatory reporter. I think surely anyone who is a mandatory reporter would understand that. My point was that I don’t think a single line in an Instagram story by her mother to the effect that they trialled taking the child off a “pharma drug” is necessarily enough for us to assume they did it against medical advice and that they should be reported for it. The “we” that I was referencing was us on this forum. The reason I said I’m not convinced this is a reportable issue is because we have no idea what Luella’s doctors have said about the medication, not because I’m saying that it wouldn’t be a reportable issue if there was concern.

If they are in fact acting against medical advice in relation to her drugs, then I certainly do hope that there are people in Luella’s life, such as her carer or their family, who are questioning them about it and who would act appropriately if there was concern for her welfare.

We know that they have been recommended to pursue the surgery and that they’ve put it off and I don’t agree with that decision personally but that’s another topic.



I’ll just add that I can see how the first line in my original comment could be misinterpreted. My point there was that I feel some caution is warranted on our part before we assume neglect based on one line in an Instagram story. Not that a mandatory reporter should exercise caution if concerned.

Your original post was very poorly worded.

Many mandatory reporters find the requirements confusing, particularly if they are new in their role, so it’s poor form to write carelessly about it.

 

[squacksquack]

Tammy Hembrow called out Celeste Barber on her latest post and I'm absolutely here for it.
Celeste is the ultimate body shamer but thinks she can hide it behind "humor".

Can you please share here? Thank you!

 

[tika]

Tammy Hembrow called out Celeste Barber on her latest post and I'm absolutely here for it.
Celeste is the ultimate body shamer but thinks she can hide it behind "humor".

I do not understand why Celeste is held up as the pinnacle of feminism and comedy in Australia. She recycles the same tired joke over and over and over. I don't think I've ever found anything she has done funny.

She honestly doesn't know how good she has got it

100% ... I'm waiting for it all to come crashing down and Kurt has to go back to a real job, she is going to struggle big time!!

Isn't it getting so bad now. Its all about her. She has a man who dotes on her and her kids, does the lions share at home with the kids etc, grocery shopping is a family affair, she cant just go herself. He is now running the business as well as letting her sit on her ass while he deals with the kids and yet. You will frequently get her on insta with the - Hi guys I just wanted to come on and let you know how Im feeling (anxious/flat/down/fed up blah )- just to let y'all know that your aren't alone if you are feeling like this too and its ok to feel this way So she gives us all permission to feel miserable , while we are getting ready to go do a 10 hour shift after being up 3 times through the night with the kids.
She is always fully made up with her clothes from her shop - while the kids look like tramps. Even when dressed. Wee lincy in his skinny jeans and big boots looks so uncomfortable and now Mila is cutting about looking like something you would win at a fair in her fluffy cardigan that is never off her back. She thinks its ok to cut about not wearing shoes - ok for you, going a walk to local beach or whatever but its a bit minging to go into public places like that - who wants to see that whle having your morning coffee - some manky bare feet at table 5 (gross)



And given that she openly admits to only allowing positive comments onto her comment section. She deletes everything else. Who does that, so no alternative opinions allowed. Just all the "such an awesome mummy" comments. Is that not one of the most narcissistic traits out there ?
Her own parents dont seem to play a big part in her life do they ? You hear very little of them

I definitely think there is some issues with her family and her doing what she does for "work". I've never seen her dad and her mum pops up only briefly. They seem to rely heavily on Kurt's parents for childcare/babysitting. She has a sister that live close that she barely ever sees.

 

[sweetface2022]

Can you please share here? Thank you!

this is what she posted and someone explaining what Celeste said. I couldn’t see anything on Celeste’s insta about it

 

[Maisiemouse]

We know that Erin constantly acts against medical advice. We know that neurologists don’t like to work with her, we know she’s changed hospitals, she frequently puts a certain hospital down. She frequently puts the medical staff down, complains about everything at the hospital. She blames vaccinations despite just yesterday saying doctors believe it happened in utero. Reality is we are so privileged for our health system and she should be grateful for the access she has to so much help. Especially now with her NDIS funding.

The reality is, if she is so desperate to get reprieve for luella, she would organise that surgery ASAP and she would be keeping her on any and all anti epileptic medication. I personally have not suggested anybody report her, but I find her to be extremely irresponsible and I can imagine that dr’s find her incredibly frustrating and may have even reported her themselves.

As someone with epilepsy on a combination of anti epileptics I can’t imagine my neurologist ever saying let’s just wean one off shall we. Why would they? I’ll be on them for the rest of my life as I have reached seizure control. Luella hasn’t- even more reason not to wean off. I know she has to have breaks in her steroid regime, which she is doing now, so there is NO way the neuro’s would be like ‘now’s a great time to come off some other drugs’ don’t buy it for a second.
When you have a diagnosis like epilepsy, the goal is never to be medication free- it’s not possible- the goal is to be seizure free, every seizure does damage, every seizure stops you driving for longer and longer each time and every seizure could kill you if you are in a dangerous place at the time (driving, stairs, pool, bath). My last seizure I had a severe head injury from falling into tiles and the corner of the kitchen bench (marble slab).

Anyway, I digress, the point is - I don’t believe that any reasonable Dr has said whilst Lu is having a break in her steroids to also take her off other ‘pharma’ - it’s ridiculous. And why would you want to. This again comes down to Erin’s privilege. Some people in the world would do anything for those kinds of medications and any type of relief from their seizures and here’s Erin constantly thinking she know better than Australia’s best neurologists. The mind boggles. Sorry for the rant again, but she really upsets me and my heart breaks for Luella everyday. The best thing that ever happens to Lu was getting that lovely carer from NDIS, she looks so much happier. Erin needs considerable mental health treatment.

1000 times THIS! no neurologist would just straight up wean her off multiple meds at the same time. Yes, doctors don't have all the answers and they aren't god...but they have a hell of a lot of experience seeing children just like Lu and worse than Lu. I can see that Erin loves her a lot, but her anxiety runs her medical decisions and she needs to get on top of it.

 

[Libertine]

this is what she posted and someone explaining what Celeste said. I couldn’t see anything on Celeste’s insta about it

It was a link to Tammy’s post below on Celeste’s stories. I don’t recall it mentioning Tammy’s clothes, but it could have, it was more around this dangerous gloating about snapping back after giving birth. I agree with Celeste.




Celeste isn’t as humorous as she once was, and her schtick doesn’t work as well now she’s a few sizes smaller and quite toned, but I’ll continue throwing her the odd like on IG. I wouldn’t buy her books and tickets to her shows, though.

 

[AlterBoy]

That’s weird!! I’ve never had feedback like that before and I’ve filed loads of complaints. I do the form like this, which I’m sure is what you’re doing too. Is there an option to appeal?

Here’s an example of one that was upheld.

This was their response here

 

[squacksquack]

this is what she posted and someone explaining what Celeste said. I couldn’t see anything on Celeste’s insta about it

Ah ok thank you!

I think Celeste did a story in response to Tammy’s 12 day PP body check

It was a link to Tammy’s post below on Celeste’s stories. I don’t recall it mentioning Tammy’s clothes, but it could have, it was more around this dangerous gloating about snapping back after giving birth. I agree with Celeste.




Celeste isn’t as humorous as she once was, and her schtick doesn’t work as well now she’s a few sizes smaller and quite toned, but I’ll continue throwing her the odd like on IG. I wouldn’t buy her books and tickets to her shows, though.

Yeah Tammy is intentionally missing the point. It was a deliberate body check when she’s recently postpartum and not about what she was wearing.

Obviously that’s what her body looks like and she’s entitled to show it how she wants on her Insta but don’t be shocked when people call you out? It is contributing to the pressure for women to “bounce back” whether that was the intention or not but it’s also people’s responsibility to protect themselves by not following her if an image like that could be damaging to them.

 

[GeorgieBox]

this is what she posted and someone explaining what Celeste said. I couldn’t see anything on Celeste’s insta about it

From influencer updates this is what Celeste said:

 

[Mickybrowneyes]

I think Celeste needs to shut up and Mind her own business. Tammy has never once shamed anyones body and Tammy also works her ass off for her body hence why she looks so good post baby.

Celeste is also a woman in a body that is not overweight. She’s not covered in loose skin or stretchmarks or cellulite so she needs to check her privilege

 

[Ill fitting culottes]

Tammy Hembrow called out Celeste Barber on her latest post and I'm absolutely here for it.
Celeste is the ultimate body shamer but thinks she can hide it behind "humor".

I just saw that and huge kudos to Tammy. Celeste barber is not funny and lost her appeal ages ago when she just did the same tit, different day.

 

[Notamused]

Actually any skilled ST who specialises in AAC will tell you there are no prerequisites for introducing a communication device. The person needs no understanding of language or sentence structure or requesting or labelling or ANYTHING. But introducing one is alot of work for the parents (constant modelling), is that the issue? Even if Lulu can’t use her finger to push buttons on an AAC device there are eye gaze devices available.

This lady annoys me.

 

[screenfreelookatme]

I don’t follow Tammy, but Sarah’s Day was absolutely slammed for her body check posts and posing to get a thigh gap etc so soon after birth. Why is the response so different for Tammy doing what appears to be the exact same thing? I don’t have strong feelings about it, just curious!!

 

[Listerfiend]

Obviously that’s what her body looks like and she’s entitled to show it how she wants on her Insta but don’t be shocked when people call you out? It is contributing to the pressure for women to “bounce back”

I don’t think anyone should be calling her out tho. Every woman’s body is different and therefore recovers differently after birth and no one should be shamed for how their body recovers.

Tammy kept fit during her pregnancy and so it is no surprise that her body has bounced back the way it has, even so soon after giving birth. Tammy even says in the original post that Celeste commented on “PSA every mother's postpartum journey is different!" she continued, "Please DO NOT be hard on yourself or compare yourself to others. We all have different genes, different lifestyles, different circumstances etc.”

 

[RawlingsBlue]

We know that Erin constantly acts against medical advice. We know that neurologists don’t like to work with her, we know she’s changed hospitals, she frequently puts a certain hospital down. She frequently puts the medical staff down, complains about everything at the hospital. She blames vaccinations despite just yesterday saying doctors believe it happened in utero. Reality is we are so privileged for our health system and she should be grateful for the access she has to so much help. Especially now with her NDIS funding.

The reality is, if she is so desperate to get reprieve for luella, she would organise that surgery ASAP and she would be keeping her on any and all anti epileptic medication. I personally have not suggested anybody report her, but I find her to be extremely irresponsible and I can imagine that dr’s find her incredibly frustrating and may have even reported her themselves.

As someone with epilepsy on a combination of anti epileptics I can’t imagine my neurologist ever saying let’s just wean one off shall we. Why would they? I’ll be on them for the rest of my life as I have reached seizure control. Luella hasn’t- even more reason not to wean off. I know she has to have breaks in her steroid regime, which she is doing now, so there is NO way the neuro’s would be like ‘now’s a great time to come off some other drugs’ don’t buy it for a second.
When you have a diagnosis like epilepsy, the goal is never to be medication free- it’s not possible- the goal is to be seizure free, every seizure does damage, every seizure stops you driving for longer and longer each time and every seizure could kill you if you are in a dangerous place at the time (driving, stairs, pool, bath). My last seizure I had a severe head injury from falling into tiles and the corner of the kitchen bench (marble slab).

Anyway, I digress, the point is - I don’t believe that any reasonable Dr has said whilst Lu is having a break in her steroids to also take her off other ‘pharma’ - it’s ridiculous. And why would you want to. This again comes down to Erin’s privilege. Some people in the world would do anything for those kinds of medications and any type of relief from their seizures and here’s Erin constantly thinking she know better than Australia’s best neurologists. The mind boggles. Sorry for the rant again, but she really upsets me and my heart breaks for Luella everyday. The best thing that ever happens to Lu was getting that lovely carer from NDIS, she looks so much happier. Erin needs considerable mental health treatment.

100% agree with every word you have said here.

Actually any skilled ST who specialises in AAC will tell you there are no prerequisites for introducing a communication device. The person needs no understanding of language or sentence structure or requesting or labelling or ANYTHING. But introducing one is alot of work for the parents (constant modelling), is that the issue? Even if Lulu can’t use her finger to push buttons on an AAC device there are eye gaze devices available.

This lady annoys me.

LuLu is nothing but a burden to Erin. She comes across exceptionally lazy especially when it comes to anything to help Lulu. If it means she’s got to put in any effort then it ain’t happening.