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Aileen Wallace

Grounded Narratives

A curated collection of science communication, and other professional writing. Uncovering the human heartbeat within data, translating complex research into accessible stories.

Featured Work

Science, corporate work, and journalism

Wildlife Documentary

Red crabs crazy ants

The story of Christmas Island's native red crabs annual migration to the sea and the life and death battle they face with the invading crazy ants.
IMBD profile
Beijing International Science and Education Film Festival Winner:
- The Gold Dragon Award
Missoula International Wildlife Film Festival Prizes:
- Merit Award for Conservation Message
 - Merit Award for Presentation of Ecosystem Interrelationships
 - Merit Award for Scientific Content
 - Merit Award in Animal Behavior category

Public relations

Journey magazine

I wrote a monthly collection of community reports and photographs to Journey Magazine, focusing on Brisbane-based agency news for Wesley Mission Queensland. The articles include covering community events like Pancake Day, the growth of the Art from the Margins initiative, and photographic profiles for Wesley Mission Brisbane.
Journey Magazine.

Two sparkling hearts drawn in the dark by a person.
Two sparkling hearts drawn in the dark by a person.

Creativity

At the heart of all I do is my heart.
And at the heart of who I am is my desire to connect us all through stories - to tell stories that move us, make us laugh, and make us cry.
I believe stories and creativity heal and connect us. They give us birth, strength, and vulnerability.
They help us learn about each other. We are all the same blood, sweat, and tears - and only here for a short time.
So let's live, love, laugh and cry.

Still a wild child

A collection of blogs and information designed to demystify mental health, and support growth, clarity and good mental health.
My blog

Counsellor & mental health communicator

Psychology

Fairfax media

Investigating and writing human interest stories, informing better public understanding, and writing advertising editorials for corporations, city councillors and public services in Invercargill, New Zealand.

New Zealand journalist & advertorial writer

Past Publications

A Growing Body of Work

A selection reflecting diverse interests.

Science encyclopedia

Childrens books

Creative writing

Antarctica: an encyclopedia from Abbott Ice Shelf to zooplankton
Researcher and writer of all flora and fauna entries.

Published under the pen name Mira Mee - The Snotgoblin and The Snotgoblin and Fluff - selling over 10,000 copies across Australia and New Zealand.

I have written, and had published, various works across various genre.

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