Bendigo Writers Festival: Coming home to write

This weekend I attended the Bendigo Writers Festival 2016, held in its notable arts precinct, for a fifth consecutive year.  Day 1 was the festival opening which included a panel discussion with Benjamin Law, Ita Buttrose and David Astle, discussing ...

Close Encounters over Conflict

Delivered a guest presentation today at Kilvington Grammar with a Year 12 cohort. Following a candid conversation about conflicts I’ve encountered over two decades in the social justice sector, we shared some insightful Q and A. Capped off the presentation with...

Set Agendas, Not Tables

Was delighted to feature as a panellist today for Hume City Council’s ‘Leading Change Seminar’ for women in Hume.  This incredible seminar targeted a select group of 15 participants aspiring to lead change in the wider community through their...

Bowled Over with Refugee Week vitality

I was bowled over with this gift from #mooneevalleycitycouncil after speaking at their ‘Youth Iftar’ tonight. A full house of attendees, I noticed East African numbers dominated ?? . This Iftar was a genuine delight to be a part of:)) As part of Refugee...

Merging Conflict & the Classroom

Just came out of a guest speaking session for a Year 12 English class on the topic of ‘Encountering Conflict’. I spoke to the obstacles of media and political rhetoric in distorting realities. Responses from students were adept – showing keen...

A Legal Iftar that Raises the Bar

Tonight I presented a keynote address at the Maurice Blackburn Iftar speaking to the importance of organisations reaching out beyond the singular event to their diverse community consumers.  MB demonstrate a proactive approach to engagement. Both their staffing...