Ben Rimmer
@BenRimmer2010
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Public sector leadership and impact. Views my own!
Melbourne, Australia
Joined June 2010
So pleased Victoria's amazing @VicGovDHHS team of epidemiologists & public health officers are being acknowledged for their incredible #COVID19 response tonight @abc730. It's a pleasure to be able to contribute to their efforts @VictorianCHO @annaliesevd
abc.net.au
Contact tracers are rarely in the spotlight but their role has become vital in slowing the coronavirus pandemic in Australia
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“Daylighting Melbourne: how we can transform our cities, street by street”
medium.com
Let us Not-Plan. Instead, let’s break urban transformation into a series of small, progressive steps, enabling people, technology, place…
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Looking forward to @IPAAVic Public Sector Week: debates, diversity and ideas for everyone interested in the future of the public purpose sector in Victoria! Investment in the future of public sector delivery, advice and professionalism @IPAAVic
https://t.co/UbhW15SJyM
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“This rendition of the 10th was the best I have heard” Thank you @classik_on for sharing such a glowing review of AYO’s homecoming performance on Monday ☺️
classikON Ambassador Daniel attended the @AustYouthOrch performance with pianist@janlisiecki in the @SydOperaHouse. In an ambitious program of Rachmaninov, Shostakovich & Australian composer Holly Harrison, the young musicians performed with excellence. https://t.co/UuvB3SjUjI
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This is a great and collaborative outcome. Brilliant for the precinct and for Melbourne! Well done #PDG @CSL @VicGovDJPR @GavinJennings @melbbiomed @cityofmelbourne @unimelb @VicCompCancerCr
afr.com
Biotech giant CSL is moving to new HQ within a $1 billion development in Melbourne but the biggest benefit will be its neighbours.
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Thanks for joining us Minister. Glad you enjoyed the show! Thanks to the AusGov for your support of the @AustYouthOrch international tour! @janlisiecki #KrzysztofUrbański @SydOperaHouse @CommsAu
At Sydney Opera House for Australian Youth Orchestra concert - following their tour in Europe & China
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My article on designing public engagement and #futuremelb2026 is now online @Journal_PDP. Ping @BenRimmer2010
tandfonline.com
Public engagement can enrich policy-making, bringing a diversity of views and voices to policy decisions being made. By placing the experience of those affected by the outcome at the center of deli...
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Great news @MsLynM !
This news! I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the incredible team at @OxfamAustralia although will miss my wonderful colleagues at @cohealth_au
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30 councils & 11 state gov orgs, including the VPA, have endorsed #LivingMelbourne, an inspiring #urbanforest strategy to ensure our communities are resilient & connected to nature. @nature_org
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Leaders taking the #PanelPledge can influence system-wide change on gender equality. It’s a simple, practical action that promotes the value of diverse perspectives and women’s careers.@WLIAus @CEWAus #TakeThePanelPledge
https://t.co/69JvX9FUfT
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Brilliant news from Victoria, Australia. Thanks for decades of effort @quitvic @CancerVic @VicHealth #tobaccofree Smoking prevalence reaches landmark 10% figure in Victoria Daily smoking figure falls across the board
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On behalf of all at @AustYouthOrch, welcome to the Arts portfolio Minister Fletcher! Congratulations on your appointment, and we look forward to working with you.
I’m deeply honoured to be appointed Minister for Communications, Cybersafety and the Arts. Full media release here: https://t.co/EsmeqT2mPs
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Today we say thank you to our firefighters around the world as part of International Firefighters Day. We recognise the commitment, sacrifices and risks they face in the line of duty to ensure the safety and protection of their communities.
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When women take parental leave, they lose career traction. You can't have gender equality until we re-think parental leave for men.
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Working better with other jurisdictions. Link to paper for APS Review by @BenRimmer2010, @mcrommelin1 and me, arguing the need for genuine collaboration and mutual respect in federated Australia
pmc.gov.au
This review is about our public service and how it can unite to serve all Australians: Our APS, Our Future.
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Would be great to get some creative Aussie minds onto this! @piawaugh @SarahHurc @shrannah @JanOwenAM @kerencaple @denismoriarty @simoncooper74 @BenRimmer2010 @adamfennessy - please feel free to share 📣
Feeling blue about the state of #government? Help @nesta_uk imagine a brighter future by sharing your ideas for "radical visions for the future of government" for a collection to be published in September. Full details on how to submit your idea 👉
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What a sublime season of #Parsifal! Congrats to the incredible creatives, singers, @AustYouthOrch & production team. Thanks everyone who attended & helped celebrate this triumph! We're hugely proud this marks our 1st production as a Major Performing Arts company!
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