Matthew Westwood, Arts Correspondent, recently wrote this article for The Australian. You can read the original article here. From novel advances in recycling to the cultural meanings of blood, exhibitions at Science Gallery Melbourne are about bridging the sometimes polar divide between the arts and scientific disciplines. The gallery, under construction at the [...]
As part of Science Week Ruth and I thought it appropriate we announce our support of $4m to Melbourne University to help build the Science Gallery Melbourne. It is part of the acclaimed global network helping inspire young people to be more engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM). Science Gallery Melbourne [...]
I have recently put my support behind the innovative and important theatre production Marooned. The Wolves Theatre Company, through theatre, have developed a refreshingly creative appraoch to starting the conversation about Suicide. They manage to deliver a message that is as important as it is confronting whilst keeping the production both creative and relatable. [...]
I wanted to share with you this article that was recently published on the Australian Communities Foundations website. It goes into some detail about my journey into Philanthropy. You can read the original article here. ‘Philanthropy can help drive complacent or unimaginative governments to think differently about [...]
The legacy of Australia's Balibo 5 is set to continue as Balibo House Trust and Spend It Well, have combined resources to support the redevelopment of a new P-2 School in Belola, near Balibo. Last week, in my capacity as Honorary Consult of Timor-Leste to Melbourne, I attended a heart-warming opening ceremony for this [...]
The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness has enjoyed another busy and productive period, with the success of our first Statelessness Intensive Course being a significant highlight. We hope you enjoy reading about our activities below. Statelessness Intensive Course 2019 The Peter McMullin Centre's inaugural Statelessness Intensive Course took place at the Melbourne Law [...]
festival21 took place on the 1-2 February 2019 at the historic Meat Market. This festival very successfully met their objective for a dynamic, zero-waste, free celebration of food, and the power it has to create a positive impact. Through a series of talks, films, and workshops, visitors were compelled to consider their relationship with [...]
Timor-Leste has long been a favourite country of mine. Since 2002 I have visited Timor-Leste regularly, initially as a guest at the Independence Celebrations and then in my capacity as Advisor to the Timor-Leste Government on the establishment of the country's first Chamber of Commerce, CCI-TL, in 2008. I have since travelled to Timor-Leste as [...]
“Fully understanding nutrition is vital to all our futures. Abundant countries like Australia can lead the world in maximising the fair distribution of nutrition globally, enhancing food literacy, and promoting sustainable production. The question is how, and I look forward to working on some of the answers to these important questions at festival21.” Peter McMullin, [...]
Ernest Lin, Director-General, CACCI has this week made an announcement regarding the Election of New CACCI President and Other CACCI Officers. It reads as follows; "We are pleased to announce the election of Mr. Samir Modi as the new President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) for the next two [...]
