Topic: Diversity and Inclusion
1 April, 2024
Filed under:
Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness
Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.
6 March, 2024
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Diversity and Inclusion
Jessica Mellor | Embracing the Swift Effect
QUT alumnus and The Star's CEO, Jessica Mellor, reflects on her experience among Taylor Swift concert-goers. She was struck by more than infectious melodies but by the indelible mark of Swift's entrepreneurial prowess and culture-shaping influence.
7 February, 2024
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Diversity and Inclusion
Riva Mendoza | Paving her path from QUT to Canva
In this Q&A with QUT Alumnus, Riva Mendoza, we hear about her journey at QUT shaped, by growth and exploration, leading to an exciting career in frontend development at Canva.
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10 May, 2023
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Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa Mills | Teaching her ‘home’ language, Auslan
Lisa has taught sign language, her ‘home’ language, to over 50,000 students online. By increasing the number of people who learn sign language, she is helping make society more inclusive and making a difference in the deaf community.
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9 May, 2023
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Diversity and Inclusion
Ipul Powaseu OBE | Disability Advocate
Ipul was partially paralysed by polio as an infant and would use her left hand to support her leg to walk. As a disability advocate, she shares what individuals without a disability can do to be a better ally to the community.
10 May, 2023
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Diversity and Inclusion
Danae Rees | Championing accessibility in the arts
Danae is the Managing Director of AXIS Dance Company, one of America's most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse performers. She shares her journey and how organisations can create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.
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