Happy 35th Birthday, Victorian Multicultural Commission! Though I left the party shenanigans sans cake?, I did leave with a heart full of gratitude. Congratulations- for shifting the narrative surrounding multiculturalism from one of assimilation and tolerance, to one...
Had a wonderful afternoon at Caulfield Grammar, presenting to their Year 11 cohort, Leadership Conference. I discussed Diversity in Leadership, highlighting the value of cultural and gendered inclusivity, as well as personal leadership traits we need more of. I was...
Today marked the annual Ambulance Victoria ‘Thank a Paramedic Day’, in which patients and their families had the opportunity to acknowledge Paramedics for their life saving intervention at various times over the past 12 months. We heard from a handful of people of the...
Tonight I attended the 3rd Annual Nelson Mandela Memorial lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard (Australia’s 27th PM, and first female one). Gillard delivered a powerful oration, recounting Mandela’s life story, from childhood through to his Presidency of South Africa....
On gender and race- a piece I wrote, for SBS Life. https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/life/culture/article/2018/07/12/women-colour-dont-lack-agency-or-capability-we-lack-opportunity
Tonight at the State Theatre, Arts Centre, I watched TAHA, a play based on the life and works of Palestinian poet, Taha Muhammad Ali. This one person play was expertly performed by Amer Hlehel, and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi- to a rapturous audience. Hlehel narrated...
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