Some of you who know me might know that I used to work for the Australian Tax Office (ATO). I never disclosed it when I worked there, because extremely strict social media rules within the code of conduct. But I am able to tell you now, because I resigned in November 2017. I … [Read more...]
The struggle as a disability activist while writing my memoir
I wrote this for the Feminist Writers Festival, on the struggles I'm having writing my own book as a disability activist. It's not just the enormous amount of work that is difficult, but the purity politics. It was a difficult piece to write because this has been a … [Read more...]
Cyberhate video for Amnesty International
Last month I was interviewed by Amnesty International about cyberhate. You'll be aware that I have experienced trolling during my time writing online - some severe, some laughable. I spoke about my exprjejeces, and called for social media platforms and police to do more time stop … [Read more...]
My highlights from the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Natalie Palamides, Loyiso Gola, Wil Anderson, Emma J Hawkins and Kirsty Webeck
I have seen a heap of shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year. It's the most wonderful time of the year - the city is abuzz with people and laughter. Here are some of my highlights. Some tickets were given to me for review purposes - noted … [Read more...]
Two recent audio pieces I’ve done – The Wheeler Centre and Made of Human podcast
Two audio pieces that I've done have just been uploaded online. I'm really proud of these and excited you can hear them. The first is a recording from Words on Fire at the Wheeler Centre, which took place In February. I gave a speech urging people not to forget about … [Read more...]