Diversity Covered, South African Style

This was a fascinating sample I observed  of magazine covers in South Africa- depicting images its consumers can connect to; a representation reflecting the diversity of black women, affirming that black is beautiful, brilliant and bold #lessons...

Respect Where it Matters

From a recent speaking gig I gave at Salesian College to their upper secondary cohort – on ‘The Space In-between’. To the theme of respectful relationships I focused on the role of communication and knowledge of others, understanding difference over...

The ABC of Diversity- Merit comes in all colours

Today I presented on a diversity panel, ‘Creative Offroads’ for the ABC, to discuss the impact of stereotypes on screen in news and film.  Amazing co-presenters, including:  Jeremy Fernandez, Journalist, ABC (moderator)  Tasneem Chopra...

Pushing the Diversity Envelope – Ramadan Style

As the #theRamadanDiaries take flight, tonight began with the #ambulancevictoria inaugural Iftar. Hosted by Ambulance Vic, AIS, Benevolence and UMMA centre, this was a fantastic evening thoughtfully executed by all involved.  As a recently appointed Board...

The ABC at AMES

At the #AMESAustraliaStaffConference where I facilitated a training seminar on ‘The ABC of Cultural Competence: Attitude, Behaviour& Conversation’.   I spoke to issues of bias, stereotypes, inclusivity, work based policy that recognised CALD...