Aid & development consultant (comms, research, project mgmt). Particularly interested in PNG, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. She/her. Living on Ngunnawal land.
Canberra, Australia
Joined July 2007
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I've decided to have a go at Substack! 'A bit better' is a newsletter about trying to improve the world a bit, while distracting ourselves from the garbage fire on an as-needs basis. open.substack.com/pub/abitbe…
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if it feels like there has been less news coming out of Gaza today, consider that Israel has totally cut internet access today, no electricity, no food, no aid, international journalists and UN workers slain in cold blood, a blackout of information is the point
Lots of great opportunities for consultants including early career folks to join Alinea Australia, I can vouch for their friendly folks and interesting projects. ethicaljobs.com.au/jobs?keyw…
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The tides of political fortune have turned in Australia. But what does this mean for aid? In my latest @devpolicy blog post, I examine: devpolicy.org/where-now-for-…
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It’s Been 50 Years. I Am Not ‘Napalm Girl’ Anymore. nytimes.com/2022/06/06/opini…
Keren!!!
Sebuah pesan untuk masyarakat Indonesia dari Menteri Luar Negeri yang baru Australia Penny Wong @SenatorWong, dalam kunjungan resmi pertamanya ke Jakarta dengan Perdana Menteri yang baru Anthony Albanese.
The pantry tonight is actually racist. #masterchefau
The banter between PM Fiame and FM Penny would have been absolutely top notch. They are both whip smart and impressive, compelling speakers.
A great evening hosted by the Aus HC, where two powerful & influential women recognized and honored eachother! No #fangirl pic, but I did get to see two brilliant and funny politicians exchange jokes and the good will of their nations. #FiameNaomiMataafa @SenatorWong @dfat 🇼🇸🇦🇺
AAC is back baby! And I don't have to organise it this time 😂 just going to be swanning around carefree eating tiny sandwiches and chatting to people, see you there!
After a break in 2021 due to COVID-19, the Australasian AID Conference returns in 2022. The 2022 Australasian AID Conference will be held on 28–30 November, in partnership with The Asia Foundation
Call for papers: 👇
devpolicy.crawford.anu.edu.a…
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"Looking back, the Bishop era will leave three lasting legacies ... the integration of AusAID into DFAT; the large reductions in aid; and the greater emphasis on gender." 1/2 @stephenrhowes @devpolicy
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A friend just sent me this, and oooof. What fresh colonial hellscape is this? @NotQuiteNigella should have stuck to the recipes because this unquestioning recount of some pretty blatantly problematic tourism in Fiji is errr... well here's some quotes... 🧵
notquitenigella.com/2022/05/…
Obviously I'm very supportive of Fiji's tourism bounce back and I know Fijians in the tourism industry are very dedicated and professional in their work, so my snark is not directed there at all, but we can still be a bit questioning about some of the back story here right!