Jo Hartley

Jo is currently residing in Newcastle, Australia with her husband, two sons, dog and cat. Jo is a regular contributor to Fairfax’s Essential Baby and Essential Kids sites. Her work has also been featured in SMH Life & Style, SMH Daily Life, Sunday Life, Body + Soul, Practical Parenting, MiNDFOOD and many more. When Jo is not writing she can be found eating ice-cream straight from the tub and pondering her next weight loss journey.

Features in External Publications

Career Articles

How to become a professional make-up artist

Brides, theatres, salons and even celebrities all need a make-up artist - could that person be you?

How to become an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Support Worker

We spoke to Day Rehab Program Director, Tabitha Corser, to learn more.

How to start a successful dog walking business

Hang with (wo)man's best friend, get fit, get paid.

How to find the best graphic design jobs online

Where to find the best paying jobs, to do what you love.

4 dream jobs that involve working with animals

As they say, find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

Why Being an Adult Learner Improves Your Quality of Life

You're never too old to learn and we've got the data to back it up.