Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Talking Diversity & Dianella
For Dianella Health's Harmony Day Celebration at Hume Global Learning Centre in Craigieburn, I was delighted to delivers a keynote address. On this UN International Day for the Elimination of Racism, I called out privilege and systems of governance that aren't...
‘Speaking Your Mind or Toeing the Line’- a Keynote with kick
Kicked off Cultural Diversity week with a keynote address for the University of Melbourne Arts celebrations. I spoke to the topic of 'Speaking your mind or Toeing the line'- examining the importance of speaking and acting in defence of cultural diversity. Thank...
IMA Gala 2017- Celebrating Bonuses!
Congratulations to the Islamic Museum of Australia for their Gala Dinner tonight. Thrilled with announcements of further funding as well as newly appointed Board Directors in Huss Moustapha from Commonwealth Bank, and Immigration Museum's Padmini Sebastian-...
Our Journey, Our Stories: Premier’s Gala 2017
Tonight's#premiersgaladinner2017 was a riot of colour, style and sound ?? Celebrating what we have and acknowledging how much more there is to do- is why we're here ❤️ #culturaldiversityweek #victorianandproudofit #OurJourney #OurStories
Bold & the Bendigo
Tonight I participated in the La Trobe University Bold Thinking Series posing the question: Bendigo - What is the vision for a free and cosmopolitan city of the future? In a world post Brexit and Trump, how has international politics played out in Bendigo, and more...
National Press Address- with Punch
Today I attended the National Press Club where Sen. Richard DiNatale , leader of the The Greens, made his first address since the election. He canvassed issues of: A free and independent media Curtailing right wing and neoliberal ideology Ending influence...
Testing Justice in Bold Ways
"From a well being perspective, intersectionality of race, religion, gender and mental health is critical to public health because it 'embraces rather than avoids the complexities that are essential to understanding social inequities' which in turn manifest in...
If you don’t know, now you do..
Ahead of International Women's Day next Wednesday, the #heraldsun profiles 50 Victorian women doing extraordinary things in their chosen fields. They pay tribute to them to in a magazine feature- '50 Women You Need to Know'. Am grateful to be represented...
TEDx Face of Tomorrow
The calibre of my co-speakers at tonights TEDx PaduaCollege, was exceptional. Georgia, Amelia, Bastian & Tim each brought personal insight and pathos to topics that affected them personally. From promoting critical thinking, consent & empathy,...
Paramedic Superstars- Victoria’s Own
Congratulations to the over 200 paramedics graduating today at the #AmbulanceVictoria ceremony. Remarkable young Victorians dedicating their craft to the selfless service of others. An absolute honour as an AV Board member, to witness this, with over 700 colleagues,...