Tasneem’s Blog Archive
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. And a...
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 tolerance,...
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 undertaking...
#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 across all...
From Africa to Australia- Capturing Stories
Was thrilled to be a guest on @ozafricantv for Series 2, episode 4 recently. In conversation with the brilliant Dorcas Utkovic, I spoke of my personal background, and how being notably different in appearance as a child growing up in regional Australia, prompted me to...
11 Portraits & True Love Stories for ‘Ali’s Wedding’ film launch
Pretty chuffed to be involved in this series of that speaks of the breadth of what love means and how it manifests in ways that are vital to our well being - these are stories that can be told a million different ways. The #AlisWedding team, director Fadia...
AMWCHR – Report Findings to Mitigate Trauma for Women & Children
Congratulations to the #australianmuslimwomenscentreforhumanrights for the launch of 'Marrying Young' and the 'Out-Of-Home Care' resources, which as Chair of the Board, I had the pleasure of officiating at today's event. This research signals vital information...
Drumming on the G20, diversity and Islamophobia
Tonight on #TheDrum, with host John Baron, we discussed the G20, cultural & diversity targets in workplaces and the findings of the 'Islamophobia in Australia Report' launched today. My co-panellists included Marius Benson (ABC radio), Lisa Annese...
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, Deakin University,...
Team Australia to the Test
Team Australia was the concept explored in this ABC Compass episode. What does it mean to be Australian? What are Australian values? Five passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds agree to a “lock in” at an iconic venue with a mission to come up with their...