When Burqas & Whistles are all you got…

Following Sen Pauline Hanson’s stunt to appear in Parliament in a burqa today: As an Australian, woman and Muslim I find Sen Hanson’s desperate attempts to revisit her Islamophobic obsession bordering on psychotic.  I shared these views in numerous...

In My Words 

This is quite possibly one of the most robust and enjoyable interviews I’ve had.  Thank you to ‘Her Words’ for the opportunity to participate in this pivotal series on ‘Online Trolling & Social Media’. ...

Campus Dining On Diversity

Tonight I spoke at the Monash Residential Services (MRS) Leadership dinner, to a group of 150 University students aged 18 – 22 years old who all live on campus and University staff. I addressed the need for culturally diverse perspectives in leadership, in order...

Space To Be Better & Better

Congratulations Mariam Issa, Janine Lawrie and all the team from SpaceToBe for a brilliant fundraiser tonight held at St. Ali Cafe – supported by the wonderful founder & owner, Salvatore.  Loved the witalicious MC, Judith Lucy and impacting words from...

Ali’s Wedding Comes Home to Celebrate

Congratulations Osamah Sami for ‘Ali’s Wedding’ premiering last night in his HOME TOWN with the Melbourne International Film Festival. This film told his story with pathos, humour and stirring gentleness. Moreover, it instantly humanised the...