Publications +Community Work + Awards
Making the most of opportunities is often referred to as "lucky"; if that is true, I have more than my fair share of luck. I am thankful for the opportunities to travel, speak, write and work with Community Leaders locally, nationally and globally.
PublicationsA new way forward: A Community Sector Response – Establish a relationship that is based on capacity, build trust and security in working together. AST Management Pty Ltd · May 1, 2012AST Management Pty Ltd · May 1, 2012 During times of severe weather events such as cyclones and floods, the most vulnerable people may experience difficulty in preparing for the onset of a severe weather event, and if necessary evacuating their normal place of residence to a safer location. Developing an understanding and relationship, provides access to the community sectors’ diverse range of professional skills, connections, resources and local knowledge. Councils and Government can't afford to buy these skills - and can't afford to waste them. See publication A new Paradigm for Volunteers: Get your policy right and use it well Voluntering Australia Conference Paper Nov1, 2011 Both state and federal governments have spent considerable resources developing frameworks to increase volunteering across Australia. While the frameworks have merit, if we are to make volunteering work and create an impact, we urgently need to apply them to local policies and put them to use. |
CommunityWorkAwards Judge, 2022 Best of Business Awards Judge 2022 Sustainability Awards Judge, 2021 Best of Business Awards Judge 2021 supporting economic empowerment Rotary Member, Rochedale Rotary Club (Current) Supporting community projects Awards Judge, Lions Australia Youth of the Year 2021 Empowering young people Management Committee Member, Mt Gravatt Community Centre (7 years) Supporting community programs Speaker (and Masterclass) Homelessness Hackathon Encouraging Poverty Alleviation Mentor, GovHack WA 2016 Promoting Innovation & Civic Technology Member Queensland Digital Economy Expert Advisory Group (2013) Supporting the Digital Economy Treasurer, RESULTS (International) Australia (5 years) Advocating for Poverty Alleviation |
AwardsHeartlands of Brisbane Award (For Supporting local community) Telstra Business Awards - Queensland Social Change Maker - Winner Telstra Business Awards 2019 - National Social Change Maker – Finalist Queensland Digital Champion 2016 Premier’s Awards for Open Data (QLD) Finalist |
