Strategy and Long Term Thinking

In the last few days, we have all been horrified and heartbroken by the chaotic, frightening and tragic scenes coming out of Afghanistan as its American-backed government fell at lightning pace to the insurgent Taliban, nearly 20 years after the US first sent troops...

Keep Dreaming!

This month brings with it the long-awaited and much anticipated Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. For many of us, the belated Games bring a much-needed source of distraction, excitement, joy and most importantly, inspiration. I have found myself over recent days...

Heal Country!

From Sunday 4 July to Sunday 11 July in Australia, we celebrate NAIDOC Week.  This week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together every year to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

Human Rights are Everyone’s Rights

This month was a stark reminder of the amount of work there is still to be done in our country if we are to call ourselves a nation that cares about our citizens.  At the beginning of this month, the Australian Government announced a complete travel ban on all direct...

We Will Remember Them

This month in Australia and New Zealand we commemorate ANZAC Day.  A significant and poignant day for our countries that in many respects, through the sacrifice of our men and women, marked our coming of age as nations. I am not an ANZAC, but I am honoured to have...

How Do We Keep Hope Alive?

A lot can happen in a month! Last month I was writing to you from the Gold Coast, reflecting on how fortunate we were in Australia to once again enjoy the freedom of movement and travel within our country.  Now as I write to you, parts of Queensland are hours away...