Gillian Handley

Louise Gough, Head of New Work at Belvoir, says gender and diversity are big conversations in the sector that are gaining momentum and strategic focus, and that are opening new pathways and driving positive change in the creative arena, with more to come. As a woman in a creative leadership role for one of the MPAs, Louise is in a position of influence when it comes to amplifying women’s voices.
‘As head of new work, I serve the company’s focus on the development, the commissioning, the sourc...

When governments, arts organisations and philanthropy combine to support artistic vision by building legacy assets, it can result in extraordinary partnerships that spark new momentum and creative energy across the sector.
Philanthropy has provided the performing arts with legacy assets that often pass unnoticed or are taken for granted, such as The Australian Ballet centre and its car park, Musica Viva head office, Belvoir and the Opera Centre in Sydney, yet these assets from the recent past...

The Australian Government is developing a foreign policy white paper — the first since 2003. AMPAG is advocating that setting cultural diplomacy as a key pillar of an updated foreign policy would advance Australia’s security interests, business and cultural prosperity in a rapidly changing world.
The arts have a vital role to play in advancing Australia’s foreign policy priorities. Through their contribution to public diplomacy, the arts offer unique opportunities to showcase Australia’s crea...

Patrick Nolan, who arrived at Opera Q at the beginning of the month to take up his role as Artistic Director, talks about the exciting creative challenges and his vision.

Opera Queensland has been through a period of rebuilding, and under the leadership of Lindy Hume, has developed clarity on their three pillars of mainstage work, community engagement and touring. The National Opera Review has made recommendations to be met over the next three years. As Patrick Nolan takes over the reins, sig...

If you happened to pass the North Foyer of the Sydney Opera House on the first Thursday evening in February, you would have seen an elegantly dressed group of people chatting animatedly to each other as they sipped wine and enjoyed the panoramic views of the harbour. They were attending the inaugural night of Opera for One, a program that is designed for people who want to attend the opera, but don’t want to go alone.
Judging by the reactions so far, the concept is a hit:
This is a wonderful ...

RBC's support of an innovative response to cyber-bullying is a novel incarnation of the company's long-term commitment to speaking up for inclusion.
In 2007, Nova Scotia students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, stood up for a fellow student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt on his first day of school. The two bought 50 pink shirts and called on their classmates to support their ‘sea of pink’ anti-bullying cause. The next day, hundreds of students arrived at school — dressed in pink. ...

Exploring Teens - Australia's magazine for parents of adolescents.

How do we prepare our teens for a world where credit is easy to get and hard currency is virtually invisible? (Excerpt.)

Our fragmented mental health system is failing our teenagers. Written for Exploring Teens magazine. (Pages 6-7)

Exploring Teens article: How to help your child choose their high school subjects.

Today you can track your teens very easily, thanks to sophisticated monitoring software, but spying on them is not the answer. Building a relationship of trust is far more effective. This article was based on an interview with Lyndal Power of RAPS Adolescent Family Therapy and Mediation Service NSW.

Every parent worries about how their child will cope when they leave home, but what if your child is in trouble in another country? Written for Exploring Teens magazine

A profile of one of Kalmar's automation engineers, written for Kalmar Global's customer magazine. See page 4.

Toowoomba's tourism guide, showcasing all the city's and surrounding hamlets' unique Darling Downs highlights.

Glossy brochure depicting Hanson's range of premier concrete solutions.