Tasneem’s Blog Archive
From Motor Cars to Morning Teas- all in a day’s work for this Storyteller
This morning the @islamicmuseumaustralia's enjoyed its sixth #MorningTea. Kudos to the volunteers lead by Wafa Fahour who once again pulled off a seamless event enjoyed by a sold out crowd. From the food, table settings and hospitality - the logistics were on point....
Lentil, LaTrobe, Lunches & Links
Interviewing for a LaTrobe University "Lawn Lunch" promo for 2017- spruiking the specific Lentil As Anything link-to all things culinary and culturally diverse. In particular I shared the Lentil philosophy, it's varied services as well as my association with...
Defining Times in Trying Times
Tonight I participated in a session for the 'Defining moments in Australian History' program of the National Museum of Australia, in Canberra, featuring in a 'Postwar immigration' panel discussion.The panel examined: How have Australian attitudes toward immigration...
Speaking Truths , Without a Cue
A pleasant change in pace today presenting for a Regional Arts Victoria gig :"critiquing cultural leadership, speaking truth to power". I was specifically asked 'not to prepare' - in order the participants (alumni of the RAV leadership program) 'view the thought...
Architects of Social Bridges
Had a brilliant time at the #RedCrossAU event , for 'Architects of Social Bridges'. The gravitas of this issue was amplified in spades after Sen. Hanson's maiden tirade of racism cloaked in factual errors, earlier this week. Between right wing rhetoric and known...
An Ed for Change
This morning I met with Ed Husic MP, Shadow Minister for Employment Services and Workforce Participation. We shared a candid conversation about a host of socio political issues including how the economic strain of low income families is furthered when many early...
Aust. Women Shine like Diamond SuperStars
Today I watched national netball champions of Australia, Diamonds V's New Zealand's Silver Ferns, battle neck to neck in the international netball Quad Series. This was a heady mix of palpitations and relaxation on a Sunday afternoon, proving to be a delightful...
Bendigo Young Women, Leading the Way via Inspiration
Speaking at the #WomenLeadingTheWay forum held by @cityofgreaterbendigo 's Cr Ruffell. With students from Girton Grammar, EaglehawkSC, Bendigo SouthEast College, & Crusoe College- comprising over 200 school girls -this was a formidable feat. Exceptionally moving...
Because Truth is Stranger than Fiction: why diverse stories matter
Speaking to high school students from across Melbourne about my writing in 'Coming of Age: Growing Muslim in Australia' along with Osamah Sami, author of 'Good Muslim Boy' at the @melbwritersfest. Superbly moderated by the brilliant Angela Savage. We shared...
Addressing Family Violence- Melbourne Writers Festival Panel
A brilliant session today at @melbwritersfest panelling with formidable writer, Anne Summers and advocate, Rosie Batty and facilitated by the fabulous Tanja Kovak. We spoke to 'Addressing Family Violence' - expounding on the role of the State, media, celebrity culture...