A Greek, Italian & Kenyan walk into an Iftar…

Tonight I attended the AMAFHH Iftar, whose tag reads “Multicultural & Proud of it”. An evening awash with colour, food and beautiful company, including Teresa Defazio and VMC Chair, Helen Kapelos.  Helen shared a candid presentation of her shared...

Keating, Trump & Asia- a dynamic triangle 

Attending “Strengthening Our Rich History with Asia in a time of Trump” at the Melbourne Recital Centre tonight.  Featuring: Paul Keating in conversation with Nick Bisley and Alan Gyngell (La Trobe, Asia) as part of the ‘Ideas & Society...

When Ordinary People are Extraordinary Heroes

Today, as a Board Director of Ambulance Victoria, I was delighted to attend their annual 17th Community Hero Awards at #QueensHall, Parliament in Melbourne.   Following a beautiful welcome to country from Aunty Di, openings from The Hon. Jill Hennessy, Minister...

Aust. Women Shine like Diamond SuperStars

Today I watched national netball champions of Australia, Diamonds V’s New Zealand’s Silver Ferns, battle neck to neck in the international netball Quad Series.  This was a heady mix of palpitations and relaxation on a Sunday afternoon, proving to be a...

RIP – Fought like a Butterfly & Stung like a Bee

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali, R.I. P. (1942-2016) An inspiration not just for conquering the boxing ring as world heavy weight champion- but for his courage to speak out against racism,...

IWD Afternoon Tea with The Governor

Grateful to spend my #IWD this afternoon in the company of exceptional ladies at Government House.  H.E. Governor Linda Dessau hosted us in an intimate gathering to share both our professional roles and personal concerns as they impacted marginalised...