Making every day matter: Aussie celebrities on what gives them hope and pause for thought

World-shattering events, such as Diana’s death, make us all take a moment to reflect on life. Here, our favourite Australian women share what inspires them and gives them hope.

The song of life Jessica Mauboy Singing is what Jessica relies on to remind herself that “every day is important ... Singing isn’t what I would call a job,” she says earnestly. “It is my life and I love what I am able to do.” Jessica says she’s thankful every single day for the gift of her voice. “I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” she laughs, coming from a family where there was singing at barbecues and parties, at church on Sundays and around the house for no reason at all. The Mauboys sing to celebrate and they sing to get through the tough times.

“Sometimes we’ll end up having an argument,” says Jess. “We’ll be yelling and jumping up and down – and then suddenly we’re laughing and crying, and eventually we’ll all be singing, packed into Mum and Dad’s lounge room, and dancing.”