Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Madiba- Melbourne Memorial
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....
Masala Revolution – bring it on
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
TAHA- When the Personal is Political
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...
AV & Team Bung Yarnda, Celebrated at NAIDOC
Tonight at the 2018 NAIDOC Ball, I was honoured to be representing Ambulance Victoria as a Board Director, to present the partnership between our organisation and the Victorian Aboriginal community in Emergency care. I acknowledged the historical and structural racism...
Winter Drumming
Tonight’s #TheDrum featured: Host, Julia Baird Deborah Snow (SMH), Adam Creighton, Tasneem Chopra and Mara Bun. We discussed the Turnbull Government’s GST overhaul; the future of driverless cars in Australia; whether ‘sexting’ should be included in the school...
Talking Grit & Game in a Post-truth World
Thanks for the invite, Flemington Community Centre -to your Annual Iftar. Another Ramadan staple, this event is a delight to attend as it is developed and delivered by local young people attracting other young people from all cultural backgrounds to increase...
Charting Cultural Conversations
Today I presented a keynote for Multicultural Queensland’s Charter Conversations. I spoke about inclusive leadership, diversity and unconscious bias. I shared personal and professional observations including evidenced based research that supports why diversity in...
Iftar at the Museum
Three of the fiercest, finest trailblazers I know, in Saara Sabbagh (Founder, Benevolence Aust.), Maha Sukkar (VicPol) & Rohini Kappadath (Manager, Immigration Museum); living proof that culturally diverse women are vital to a narrative on diversity in leadership. Furthermore, we all benefit from their efforts to towards a society centred on inclusivity, respect and justice #friendswithfire #moversandshakers #diversitymatters
#diversestoriesmatter #diversityandinclusion #makechangehappen #tasneemchopra #crossculturalconsultant
Ramadan Gotta Go Fast, ABC Radio
A podcast on Ramadan in Australia for ABC’s God Forbid program. I panelled with Sydney’s Sheikh Ahmed Abdo, and host Noel Debien, covering the practical, spiritual and sartorial http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/godforbid/ramadan-gotta-go-fast/9820646...
Iftaring In Istanbul, Melbourne Style
Tonight’s Sareera Street Iftar at the Meadow Heights Mosque was a huge success. A Ramadan staple, the Iftar attracted hundreds of locals and outliers into its and inviting courtyard, strewn with lanterns, the aroma of Turkish coffee and tables of sweets. As well as...