Tasmania, March 2025

A month, 3000km, and a van - an excellent combo! I've just returned from a road trip around Tasmania and I have to say, completely disconnecting from work was exactly what I needed. 😊For the first time in literally decades, I properly switched off. No meetings, no deadlines,...

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Accessibility Milestone: Ivanhoe Train Station

After years of advocacy and a concerted community campaign, we’re pleased to share that Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) will be installed at Ivanhoe Station next month, May 2025. This announcement follows a meeting this morning with Hon. Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister...

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Challenging Assumptions

Yesterday I read an article on Australia's ABC News website titled "New data shows Australians hold intense dislike for Elon Musk" which really got me thinking (although not about that actual topic!).What really piqued my interest was the poll data, which shows that a surprising...

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Accessibility: Ivanhoe Train Station

Hi there, My friend's daughter Lilly, who is totally blind and achieved an outstanding 98.6 ATAR in 2024, is starting at the University of Melbourne in 2025 and her local train station is inaccessible and dangerous for blind and low-vision users. My friends have been...

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Innovating with Artificial Intelligence

AI - everyone's talking about it. From transforming industries to making coffee, it's the latest buzzword that’s supposed to revolutionise everything. But here’s the thing - while AI can be undeniably powerful, it’s also surrounded by a LOT of hype (check out the obviously-AI-generated...

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Masters of Business Administration (MBA) completed

Very happy to have formally completed my MBA with distinction this afternoon at the RMIT University Graduation Ceremony! 🎓❤️&nb...

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Bridging the Gap: Strategic IT Focus in NFPs

Navigating the complexities of the not-for-profit (NFP) sector requires a strategic approach, particularly when it comes to technology. I've worked with a number of NFPs and community-based organisations over the years, and it's relatively common to find a disconnect between...

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Memories of Lonely Planet

From 2002 to 2005, I worked at Lonely Planet in Melbourne, in a couple of different IT leadership roles. In 2004, I was the IT Operations Manager, a role I loved. One of my fondest memories from that time is the "Helpdesk Blitz Day", an event I created with the intent of...

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