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. ...

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...

The Seasons are a Gogh

Delighted to attend the largest exhibition of Van Gogh masterpieces ever to travel to Australia at the National Gallery of Victoria. ‘Van Gogh and the Seasons’- featured works lent by leading international museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam...

Combatting the Ummm Factor, Like a Pro

The Mumtaza Network today held the   first of its Masterclass Series: Public Speaking Like a Pro. This was a day-long workshop hosted by co-Founder and CEO of the Mumtaza Network, Yassmin Abdel-Magied.The    session aimed to equip participants...

Judging the ‘Weight of the World’

As part of Refugee Week across the Nation, I was delighted to be a guest judge at their inaugural youth art exhibition, ‘Weight of the World’, curated by Hotham Mission.  It was a vital and insightful event which celebrated youth, diversity,...

Footy & Fasting on the G

Congrats to all involved with the AFL Iftar tonight. A surreal night & sight seeing ‘Ramadan Kareem’ upon a neon lit billboard – illuminating the MCG oval. Beautiful speeches were delivered in earnest from the AFL CEO and Multicultural Liaison...