Happy 35th Birthday VMC

Happy 35th Birthday, Victorian Multicultural Commission! Though I left the party shenanigans sans cake?, I did leave with a heart full of gratitude. Congratulations- for shifting the narrative surrounding multiculturalism from one of assimilation and tolerance, to one...

Reforming Outcomes for Communities

Today I facilitated a Symposium for the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) 2018 Conference. My session was ‘NSW Reforms for Outcomes’, attracting attendees from across government and NGO’s working in this industry. Headlined by the NSW FACS Minister Pru...

PrimeTime Humanity

I watched a medal conferring ceremony today as PM Turnbull lauded the Australian team involved in rescuing the young Thai boys from their cave ordeal. It’s certainly a moment to acknowledge the rescuers phenomenal life saving skills; absolute heroes. What was not so...

Students Leaders Embracing Diversity

Had a wonderful afternoon at Caulfield Grammar, presenting to their Year 11 cohort, Leadership Conference. I discussed Diversity in Leadership, highlighting the value of cultural and gendered inclusivity, as well as personal leadership traits we need more of. I was...

Thanking EveryDay Heroes for Exceptional Service

Today marked the annual Ambulance Victoria ‘Thank a Paramedic Day’, in which patients and their families had the opportunity to acknowledge Paramedics for their life saving intervention at various times over the past 12 months. We heard from a handful of people of the...