Islamophobia… please explain?

Today I participated in a frank conversation with fellow activist Sakdiyah Ma’ruf from Jakarta, on the topic “Islamophobia… please explain?” for a student conference at the University of Melbourne.  Sakdiyah and I talked through our experiences...

Courting Cultural Competence

Today I facilitated a session on ‘Cultural Sensitivity in the Courtroom’ for the Judicial Council of Victoria today. With a combined group of Judges, Justices and Magistrates from across theState, this was a stimulating workshop examining: how to be alert...

Debating our Moral Citizenship Compass

Fascinating day shooting a documentary for ABC’s Compass program  on what defines citizenship and how do you measure belonging, in “Team Australia”, scheduled to air in July.  A diverse panel and strong opinions informed views, resulting in...

Pressing Change

Meeting the executive team of the Australian Press Council. We discussed the perils of bias experienced via Islamaphobic reportage and the impact in particular to the wellbeing of young Australian Muslims. Am grateful for the candid conversations and look forwarded to...

Integrating Disruption One Panel at a Time #HRAFF

Moderating these fine looking disrupters and agitators for a panel discussing “Building Communities: Immigration& Integration” for the Human Rights & Arts Film Festival at ACMI, Federation Square today.  Panellists included Bobuq Sayed, Marion...

Eyes on the Blake Prize 

The Curators Club.. Standing with Lyndel Winschel (Kinross) and Adam Porter (Casula Powerhouse) following this mornings Symposium on ‘The Divine Image’ for the 64th Blake Prize Touring exhibition, at the Kinross Arts & Spirituality Centre.  The...