Walking the Diversity Talk- kudos to the RWH

Congratulations to the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH) for embracing this marketing strategy of diversity and inclusion !  Representation of your workforce that is authentic, while simultaneously shifting stereotypes, begins with responsible messaging. ...

30 Years Of Driving Change & Saving Lives

Cause for huge celebration with the advent of a ’30 Years of Women in Ambulance Victoria’ Gala Dinner event last week. It is hard to believe that prior to 1987, women were unable to become paramedics due to laws that deemed them not physically capable of...

#MPA – A Launch Today for Leaders Tomorrow

Tonight saw the launch of the brainchild of Nada Kalam with the ‘Muslim Professionals Association’ #mpaaust  This long awaited initiative represents a portal for mentoring, leadership opportunity, and networking for Australian Muslim professionals...

The Rise of Racism-Reported

Today’s launch of the ‘Islamophobia in Australia’ report occurred in Melbourne. This report has been skilfully edited by Dr Deryer Iner, in collaboration with numerous stakeholders including the Islamophobia Register, ISRA, Charles Sturt University,...

AV Iftar – Take 2

Tonight’s Ambulance Victoria 2nd Iftar celebrated inclusivity, community and passion, hallmarks of Ambulance Victoria’s vision.  I was in fine company with Board Chair, Mr Ken Lay AM, who opened tonight’s proceedings with earnest words.....