At Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) briefing at PWC Sydney on the IEP’s latest report ‘Ecological Threat Report 2024’ highlighting the impact of food security, water risk, demographic pressure & natural events across the Globe. Pics with IEP founder Steve & researcher Bianca

Presentation to the fabulous staff of Instituto Reuna, Brazil on the ‘Changed and Changing Landscape: Transformations, Challenges and Opportunities’ as education systems globally struggle with policy lags and tensions between traditional comforts and contemporary imperatives

Showcasing outstanding teaching. Visit to Alison De Sousa’s class at St Aloysius’ College to video me highlighting her engaging & relevant pedagogy for an upcoming OECD event… equipping students with intercultural/interfaith competencies to counter fake news/myths/hate speech

Thrilled to be appointed Agent of Provocation at fabulous ‘Creative Thinking Festival – Experts Gathering’ held at the University of Sydney. Great day of engaged discussion and collaboration across fields including education, health and wellbeing. Fabulous sessions throughout

At Glenwood Sikh Temple, Sydney for 555th Guru Nanak Sahib Ji Gurpurab Celebrations and interfaith dialogue. I represented Together For Humanity as Chair accompanying Deputy Chair Nim Rutnam who spoke about the deep historical & familial links across the sub-continent with faiths

At Stewart House High Tea for Friends of Stewart House fundraiser. Pictured with Acting CEO of Stewart House the ever-fabulous Kerryanne Knox. Such an important cause to support. Over 1,600 public school children in need access services and care at Stewart House each year

In Canberra at Federal Parliament as Chair of Together For Humanity with Dean & Founder Zalman Kastel meeting with various politicians from different parties as well as independents. Pictured here with Minister for Youth, Anne Aly and with Independent MP, Allegra Spender

Taking the opportunity to visit Telopea Park School in Canberra. A bilingual French/English public school & a TFH funded ICUP recipient. With DP Peter Clayden discussing the school’s initiative to assess students’ capability progressions in intercultural understanding: fabuleux!

As one of the expert authors, thrilled that the timely OECD report ‘Curriculum Flexibility and Autonomy: Promoting a Thriving Learning Environment’ is now available: exploring and assessing how curricula adapt to diverse educational needs & contexts: oecd.org/en/publication…

Heading to Warsaw. Looking forward to joining colleagues and contributing further to the OECD’s Education 2030 initiative at the Global Forum – ‘Curriculum Design and Effective Implementation’ But before all that…vodka martini (Belvedere - Polish of course)…Na Zdrowie!

Exploring Warsaw before OECD Global Forum commences – Christmas markets and decorations

Dining at centuries old Pod Aniotami with its subterranean seating, family heirlooms, period and Christmas décor. Appetiser of smalec (bread and pork lard spread) followed by goose breast with homegrown cranberries, beetroot mash and spiced apples with local red wine…smaczny!

Staying in great location in the Old Town with view to the square, lively Christmas markets and wonderful buildings

In amazing Krakow with its stunning square and charming old town, buzzing and bustling Christmas Market adjacent to the beautiful Cloth Hall and on the hour the bugler from the watch tower (replicating the historic sounding at dawn and dusk for opening and closing the city gates)

Visit to Oscar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow, famously portrayed in Tom Kenneally’s ‘Schindler’s Ark’ and Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List’. Graphic insight into the lives of the Jewish workers and the roles played by Schindler to avoid their transport to the death camps

Visit to Wieliczka salt mine short drive from Krakow. Deep underground journey to stunning sculptures and friezes carved from and into the rock salt by miners; huge chapel underneath with everything carved from rock salt including chandeliers… amazing

Our Chair Phil Lambert shares why you should join us on Wed 4 June in Sydney and 'come together for humanity.' Tickets are selling fast and places are limited so grab yours now: events.humanitix.com/come-together-…

Heading to Samoa. Looking forward to meeting with educators, visiting schools, attending the National Samoa Rugby League competition and meeting the Board of Directors +plus taking some time to enjoy all that this idyllic Pacific nation has to offer. But before all that…martini!

Fabulous visit to Lalomanu Primary School today meeting with Principal Amoa and his dedicated educational staff. Great to discuss the school and its aspirations for the children in their care – as stated in the staffroom: We Shape The Future We Teach.

Relaxing day in-between work commitments enjoying water sports and resting in one of the many beachside fales as well as sampling local cuisine on the south-east coast of Upolu (Samoa) – faafouina!