20 - 05 - 2022
Join us for this week's roundup of inspiring Scholar news...
Thank you and congratulations to Dr Danielle Malek Roosa
Thank you to Dr Danielle Malek Roosa, 2004 John Monash Scholar for being the guest of honour at the Commonwealth Bank’s Associate Director’s networking event in Melbourne last week. Danielle’s speech was a source of inspiration for the guests in attendance and we encourage you to read her speech on our website. Her experiences are extraordinary and she has fascinating wisdom to share. The evening was a great opportunity to promote the longstanding partnership between the John Monash Foundation and the Commonwealth Bank. We would also like to congratulate Danielle for being selected as a finalist in the Lawyer’s Weekly Corporate Counsel Awards 2022, in the not-for-profit lawyer category. Danielle works as a Senior Legal Counsel for the World Bank and is currently co-teaching an online Masters course in Global Financial Architecture at the University of Melbourne’s Law School.
Shifts in cosmetic surgery requests
In the last five years there has been a shift away from “rectifying” cosmetic procedures which reverse the ageing process, in favour for “preventative” procedures which are more common amongst young people. Dr Gemma Sharp, 2007 John Monash Scholar, clinical psychologist, Senior Research Fellow at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and leader of the Body Image Research Group has provided insights to the ABC in a feature article about cosmetic enhancements in Australia. She has advised that due to reduced costs, increased availability and the normalisation of surgery through the media, even teenagers are now seeking cosmetic procedures.
Climate conscious lawyering
Lawyers for Climate Justice Australia are a network of legal professionals and academics who are working towards collective action in addressing the climate crisis. Zoe Bush, the 2019 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar, will be presenting at their upcoming event to be held on May 25: Climate Conscious Lawyering. Zoe currently works for the Environmental Defenders Office as a climate change litigator and will share her perspective on what it means to be a climate-conscious lawyer in Australia. This event is designed for lawyers and law students who wish to build their climate consciousness and you can register to attend here.
Download This Show
ABC Radio National’s Download This Show is a weekly radio segment that discusses the world of media, culture and technology. Jessie Hughes, 2020 Lee Liberman John Monash Scholar, featured on the show this week to discuss her thoughts about advertising on Netflix, Elon Musk’s plans to buy Twitter, and the recent tumble of cryptocurrencies. Jessie is currently based in the US and is working as a Creative Technologist at Josephmark.
Support Annemarie's hike for youth homelessness
Our Foundation's CEO Annemarie Rolls will be stepping out of her comfort zone on a physically demanding journey in July, trekking for 5-days along the Larapinta Trail to raise funds for young people at risk of homelessness. The Hike for Youth Homelessness is a campaign run by Kids Under Cover, who are working to support the 27,683 kids across Australia that don't have access to stable and secure accommodation. You can show your support for Annemarie and this worthy campaign by donating here.
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