Patricia has been involved with many charities and not for profits, both local and global. Her undergraduate studies in International Studies, combined with experiences from living, working and travelling overseas has given her a unique perspective of both global and local issues. Patricia has spent time working at a Media Production House in China, and holds post graduate qualifications in Film & TV (Producing), and Journalism. She has always been involved with organisations that aim to create social and environmental awareness, impact and change.
OVER three billion animals were killed or displaced in the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20 – 60,000 of those were koalas. The fires burnt about 24 million acres and confirmed the trend of worsening fire weather with increased forest areas caught by…
THE pet adoption boom experienced during government-mandated lockdowns of 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, generated much-needed funds for animal shelters. Animal sanctuaries, usually located in regional areas, that had previously relied on people physically attending the property and provide…
The global cosmetics industry produces around 120 billion units of packaging every year. The complexity of mixed materials used in beauty product packaging makes it difficult to separate for recycling, and ends up in landfill. A change in waste standards by China,…
THE Premier’s Award for Community Harmony at the 2021 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, was awarded to Sikh Volunteers Australia (SVA) for the significant impact they have made during the bushfires and pandemic. The Award honours the organisation for its noteworthy contribution…
Families of seriously ill or injured children face many challenges when they support a child throughout their hospital stay. One is how to manage care when hospitals are miles away from home. The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) have provided families with…
FROM the original 60 plus species of kangaroos in Australia, 29 are now threatened and 11 species are extinct. “You take one animal out of the ecosystem and you are altering that system, and we continue to do this,” said biologist Dr…
SKATEWORKS recent donation of 200 boards and helmets to remote Arnhem Land communities, guarantees Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continual access and participation in the organisation’s balance stick program. Once the skateboards are delivered, the children, together with local traditional community…
WORLD Vegan Day on Monday November, 1 heralding the start of World Vegan month, coincided with the COP26 Glasgow climate change summit this year. While the Vegan Society UK, along with other environmental groups had a presence at the conference, there was…
