Politically, it’s been a hectic few weeks for Australia with Tony Abbott being forced to make way for our new leader, Malcolm Turnbull. To date, we’re seeing some really encouraging signs from our new Prime Minister, particularly in relation to the $40 million plus package fighting domestic violence (you can read the Australian Financial Review article focusing on this here).
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Passion: the one word to rule them all
One ring to rule them all.
It’s that catchy tagline from the Lord of the Rings movies but when I visited Paroo Shire recently, I came away with one word to rule them all: PASSION.
I’m proud to report that the Whole of Community Change program is well on its way in the Paroo Shire.
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Exciting times are ahead!
What an insane 6 weeks it’s been! Sometimes, I’m so busy I don’t even remember to update you all until someone asks me what I’ve been up to.
So, I thought I’d give you a rundown of what’s been happening in my world recently.
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My upcoming book – learn more
For quite a few months now, I’ve been working away on a book that’s all about my journey to date. This book will also feature the writing and story of indigenous elder Mary Ann Coconut.
In a nutshell, the book will explain how our separate paths eventually led us to developing the incredibly connection we share today.
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Remember, there are two sides to every story
Earlier this week, I came across an article published in The Sydney Morning Herald that really took me aback.
The article explores the cycle of negativity in Aboriginal communities. While a reader may feel as though the article aims to highlight the suffering taking place within these communities, as someone who has spent so much time with indigenous people, the article really saddened me.
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Positive step forward by the Australian government
Over the last 6 years, my work with indigenous people has provided me with real insight as to how we can help indigenous communities to thrive.
I’m very passionate about how my Whole of Community Change program sees those within the community becoming instrumental in influencing change.
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Domestic violence – Australia’s massive, lingering problem
Let’s face it: you can’t turn on the TV or land on a website these days without another shocking story about domestic violence hitting you.
I read a Women’s Agenda article recently that stated that at current levels of government funding, almost 3,000 women trying to flee domestic violence will have to be turned away from homelessness services this year.
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Lights, camera, ACTION! Charleville’s community action plan is underway!
“… One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”
So, we’ve altered the quote a touch here for our own purposes, but this timeless Neil Armstrong quote continues to speak volumes in 2015.
Often, the hardest part in terms of driving change is that first step towards something better.
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How Annalise Jennings Realised Her Dream Through a Disadvantaged Aboriginal Community
If you watched that video right through, you’ve watched just under 20 minutes of something special… Something you can’t buy or bottle: Passion.
And while Annalise Jennings, the Director of Dynamic Exchange, won’t be winning an Emmy Award or raking in more hits than a video featuring a Hollywood celebrity, she deserves to stand in the spotlight for her contribution to the world.
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