Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Women In Leadership
#WomeninLeadership I recently Chaired the second day of a two day conference on ‘Women in Leadership’, with the theme, ‘How to be Changemakers’. Held in Melbourne, this conference involved keynotes from Lord Mayor, Sally Capp, the Vic Equal Opportunity & Human...
Radio Review of a Week of Political Sinkholes…
News Therapy musings about the week that was: political sinkholes across the spectrum (dropping like flies), vetting processes for candidates lacking due diligence, voter apathy versus cynicism plus...LEGO Masters magic and #NerdWriters....with Raf Epstein & Tim...
Together We Stand- a Statement with Purpose
This morning I delivered a keynote address on ‘Allyship in a Climate of Hate’ for the ‘Together We Stand’ breakfast forum organised by Glen Eira City Council. Following my keynote, a panel discussion ensued on cultural. and religious bigotry in this country and the...
Leading Change
I delivered a presentation today for the Joan Kirner Young Women Leaders Program, on ‘Leading Change’. I talked about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, paving the way for those after you and not staying in your patriarchally prescribed lane despite...
Speaking Truth to Hypothetical Power
Had an amazing time today participating in a hypothetical panel for the #Earth@Peace Conference. It involved some seriously fine minds across spheres of academia, spirituality, politics and social justice. The hypothetical issue concerned a fictitious environmental...
Thank You Hass
A tribute and thanks this morning to the outgoing Chair of the IMA, Hass Dellal OAM. His legacy in the arts and community sector have been profound and his commitment to elevating Australia towards a more inclusive and respectful society, unwavering. While Hass...
Healing A Nation
Prayers continue for a nation in mourning today. No doubt, emotional healing will take longer than the physical rebuilding, if at all. The scale of this tragedy is difficult to comprehend - but acts of support, empathy and material aid are a practical way we can start...
Basically, Hilarious
A superb night of awkward, borderline ‘out there’ and politically incorrect salutes, from @nazeemhussain ‘s ‘Basic Idiot’ - delivered with comedic excellence for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. From celebrity show menus (emu and goat *parts),to...
A Branch of Excellence
Today Ambulance Victoria launched the opening of its newly renovated Preston branch. In attendance was the Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos MP, State Member for Reservoir, Robin Scott MP and Fed member for Cooper, Ged Kearney MP. Doubtless, the star attraction of...
Election, Vulnerabilities & The Term that Was
#TheDrum panel is in the studio getting ready to tackle the election, sexual abuse in aged care and key moments from the 45th parliament. Tune in at 6pm AEST on @ABCTV and 7pm on ABC News Channel... “Approaching the election both parties have discussed fairness, but...