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Emerging Writers' Festival  
22/04/2016

We spoke with Brodie Lancaster ahead of her appearance at the  launch of the  highly anticipated 2016 Emerging Writers’ Festival Program.  A superstar in our eyes, we can’t wait to hear her talk to us all about failure and ambition at The Wheeler Centre on 10 May.

You are performing at our Program Launch: ‘Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars’. Do you have moments you think about that encapsulate this theme in your own life?
You’ll have to hear my talk at the Program Launch to know the answer to that!
JK, but kind of. I guess all those in-between moments of limbo I’ve had in my life—times when I decided to move across the world or cut ties with someone or start (or quit) a big project—present that opportunity to either succeed or fail spectacularly. The decisions we make during those cloudy moments are what I think about when I hear the phrase, Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.

You do a lot – you founded the zine Filmme Fatales, you’re senior editor of The Good Copy, you write stuff yourself and have contributed to publications widely, plus more – how do you juggle all these things and transition between hats?
It’s not super glamorous or inspiring, but I don’t do much more but work. Even right now, I’m writing these answers as I go HAM on my inbox on an Amtrak from Portland to Seattle, where I’m giving a big talk tomorrow. But ultimately, everything I do kiiiiinda connects in some way, so each disparate job helps another.
The Good Copy is my day job—I’m a senior editor there and I work on editorial copywriting projects from nine to five—and it helps to keep my brain active and work out my technical writing muscles.
I put that exercise into practice when it comes to freelancing and I need to take feedback, be concise and clear in my arguments and phrase juuust the right tweet to share stuff I’ve written. (lol)
I work on Filmme Fatales both at work (it’s published by The Good Copy) and during any moment of downtime I have.
Oh, and I’m also trying to write a book right now hahahaha. I know.

What have you been working on lately?
I’m at the end of a two-month trip around America right now. While here, I’ve been covering the SXSW Film program for Filmme Fatales, I gave a talk in New York City and I’m about to give a talk on fangirls and One Direction at the EMP Pop Conference in Seattle. After that, I’m going to be taking a week in LA to work on my book a little more before I come home and get back into everything I talked about doing in the previous question.

What are you excited by in the Australian literary landscape at the moment?
Without sounding like a douchey name-dropper, I’m excited by how many people I know (or even just people my age, with similar levels of writing and life experience as I have) have books out that I can buy and read, and that so many other people can too! The first thing I’m doing when I get home is buying Jennifer Down’s Our Magic Hour; I just saw Omar Musa’s book Here Come The Dogs at Powell’s in Portland; Minna Gilligan’s Time After Time, which came out last year, is one of my favourite non-fiction books. As someone who is trying to write a book right now and who never ever thought I would or could or should write a book, it’s encouraging and invigorating to read incredible work by people who make that feel possible.

Have you any advice for fellow writers?
I have a lot! But real quick, I think it is very important to remember to write what you know and like, and not what you think you’re supposed to be writing for whatever trend/style/internetty reason.

What aspects of the Emerging Writers’ Festival do you look forward to?
I love seeing everyone from Twitter IRL!!!!!! Also I really love the diversity of the programming (shoutout to me and my fellow cute’n’smart members of this year’s Programming Advisory Committee) and the commitment EWF has always had to programming people who aren’t just ~big names~; I always hear about or meet people at the festival whose work I didn’t know about before the event takes place.

Brodie Lancaster is the editor of Filmme Fatales, a zine about women and cinema, and a senior editor at The Good Copy, a writing studio in Collingwood. 

She has written for Rookie, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vulture and other publications. Her first book, a pop culture memoir called No Way! Okay, Fine!, will be out next year with Hachette.

Early Bird Tickets to The National Writers’ Conference are available now. Taking place over two days, with over seventy speakers, The National Writers’ Conference features panels, conversations, and performances, allowing you meet this year’s Ambassadors and other writers from around Australia.

Golden Tickets to the Emerging Writers’ Festival are also available now. Golden Tickets are your passport to the Emerging Writers’ Festival. They will give you access to the National Writers’ Conference, plus the rest of the festival including all panels, talks, performances and selected workshops.

The 2016 Emerging Writers’ Festival program launches on Tuesday, 10 May at The Wheeler Centre.

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Betnovate Australia: A Doctor’s Review of Fast, Targeted Relief for Stubborn Skin Flare-Ups

Attention: When Red, Itchy Skin Starts Running Your Life

If you are over 30, you probably thought you would have “outgrown” eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis by now. Instead, many Australian adults still deal with the same painful cycle: red, scaly patches on the hands, elbows, knees or legs; relentless itching that gets worse at night; cracked skin that stings when you wash, swim or work; and the quiet embarrassment of visible rashes at work or social events.

From a doctor’s point of view, this is not “just a skin problem.” It steals sleep, reduces confidence, and can make everyday activities miserable. Many patients have tried moisturisers, antihistamines and weaker creams, yet flares still return. That is where a prescription-strength treatment like Betnovate can change the game.

Interest: What Betnovate Is and Why Doctors Reach for It

Betnovate contains betamethasone valerate 0.1%, a topical corticosteroid that works directly inside the skin to calm inflammation, reduce redness, swelling and itching. It is stronger than over-the-counter hydrocortisone, but when used correctly, it offers rapid and reliable control of stubborn inflammatory skin conditions.

In Australia, Betnovate is available in several forms, including Betnovate N ointment, which combines betamethasone valerate with the antibiotic neomycin. This makes it useful when an inflamed rash has also become infected or is at high risk of infection.

Betnovate Formulations in Australia
Formulation Best for Doctor’s notes
Betnovate Cream Weeping, oozing or moist areas; skin folds if prescribed Easier to spread, less greasy
Betnovate Ointment Dry, thickened, scaly plaques on hands, elbows, knees More occlusive, improves penetration into tough skin
Betnovate N Ointment Inflamed skin with suspected bacterial infection Contains neomycin; avoid if allergic to neomycin or aminoglycosides
Betnovate Lotion Scalp or hairy areas Liquid base, easier to apply through hair

Desire: Real Relief for the Pain Points That Matter After 30

Adults over 30 do not want a complicated routine. They want a treatment that works quickly, fits around work and family, and does not leave skin feeling greasy all day. Betnovate, when prescribed appropriately, can provide noticeable improvement within a few days.

How Betnovate Addresses Everyday Problems
Pain point What Betnovate can do when used correctly
Night-time itching and lost sleep Reduces the inflammatory itch so skin can settle before bed
Cracked, painful hand eczema Ointment form penetrates thickened skin and helps restore the barrier
Visible red patches before work or social events Short courses can quickly reduce redness and scaling
Repeated flares despite moisturisers Provides stronger anti-inflammatory action for true flare control

Many patients tell me that a short, carefully managed course of Betnovate gave them their confidence back. The key is matching the right formulation to the right skin problem and using it only for the prescribed duration.

Safety Topics Australians Ask About

Because Betnovate is a prescription corticosteroid, patients often have important questions. Here is a doctor’s practical guidance on the topics that matter most.

Betnovate Safety and Practical Questions
Topic Doctor’s guidance for Australian patients
Betnovate N ointment Use only when infection is present or strongly suspected. The neomycin component targets bacteria, but it can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis. If the rash worsens or becomes more weepy, stop and see your GP.
Betnovate for infants Not a routine treatment for infants. Infant skin absorbs much more steroid than adult skin, so the risk of systemic absorption is higher. In selected cases, a paediatrician or dermatologist may prescribe very short courses on small areas only, with close monitoring. Never use Betnovate on an infant without direct specialist advice.
Betnovate before swimming Avoid applying immediately before swimming. Chlorinated or salt water can wash the medicine off, making it less effective and potentially releasing it into the environment. Instead, swim and shower first, then apply Betnovate to clean, dry skin. If you must apply beforehand, wait at least 30–60 minutes and cover the area loosely if practical.
Betnovate breastfeeding category Australia In Australian product information, topical betamethasone valerate is generally considered low risk when used short-term on small areas. For breastfeeding, only tiny amounts are absorbed through intact skin, so Betnovate is usually considered compatible when applied away from the nipple and areola. Wash your hands after application and avoid the baby’s skin contacting treated areas until the cream or ointment is absorbed. Always check the current TGA product information and discuss with your GP.
Betnovate topical steroid withdrawal Topical steroid withdrawal is real but rare when Betnovate is used correctly. It usually follows prolonged daily use on sensitive areas such as the face or genitals, or after suddenly stopping a potent steroid. Prevent it by using the lowest effective dose, for the shortest time, and tapering if treatment has been prolonged. Never apply Betnovate to the face or groin unless specifically instructed.
Betnovate rash after use If a new rash appears, or the original rash worsens, burns, oozes or develops pustules, stop the medicine and see your doctor. This may be an allergic reaction to the active ingredient or preservatives, or a masked infection that needs different treatment.
Betnovate systemic absorption Betnovate can be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, especially with large surface areas, broken skin, tight bandages, or long-term use. In adults using small amounts on small areas, systemic absorption is low. Signs of excessive absorption may include weight gain, rounding of the face, easy bruising, high blood sugar or muscle weakness. Report these to your doctor promptly.
Betnovate environmental impact Like all medicines, topical steroids should not enter waterways unnecessarily. Use only the amount prescribed, avoid applying immediately before swimming, and dispose of empty tubes in household waste or through a pharmacy Return of Unwanted Medicines program. Do not flush medicines down the toilet.

Action: How to Get Betnovate in Australia Today

Betnovate is a Schedule 4 prescription-only medicine in Australia. That means you cannot buy it off the shelf, but the process is simple:

  1. Book a GP appointment. Tell your doctor about your flare-ups, how long they last, and what you have already tried.
  2. Ask whether Betnovate is suitable. Your doctor can choose the right formulation—cream, ointment, lotion, or Betnovate N ointment—based on your skin.
  3. Get an e-script or paper prescription. Fill it at any Australian pharmacy.
  4. Use it exactly as directed. A common guide is the fingertip unit: one fingertip unit covers an area about the size of two adult palms.

If your doctor confirms that Betnovate is appropriate, do not let old fears or outdated myths delay relief. With correct use, Betnovate remains one of the most effective tools Australian doctors have for controlling stubborn eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis flares in adults over 30.

Talk to your GP today and take the first step toward clearer, calmer skin.



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