Dion Pretorius
@DionPretorius
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Strategy, policy, PR and communications -- passionate about NFP, politics, STEM, research, inclusion and diversity -- views my own 🏳️🌈🇦🇺🇩🇰
Canberra, Australia
Joined April 2010
I've wanted to write about my hands for a while - I love them but they've often made life a bit more challenging. This is the first time I've posted a photo of them and explored their impact on my life. I feel really privileged to have a platform to do so.
hercanberra.com.au
Dion has always been self-conscious of his missing fingers and toes, but never identified with the word disability - not until a recent injury.
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Each year #ScienceWeek has some unexpected gems, and I got the chance to explore them for @HerCanberra. Kicking off over the weekend, there are quite a few interesting events over the week - and it's not just for the nerdy science fanatics like me!
hercanberra.com.au
From artistic experimentation, to mushroom farming and sex on the beach (yes really) here’s where we’ll be this National Science Week!
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'Art, mushroom farming, and sex on the beach: five unexpected events this Science Week' @DionPretorius previews ACT #ScienceWeek highlights for @hercanberra
https://t.co/2cSunZ8cmc
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The State of Environment Report assesses the health of Australia’s environment from the tropics to the poles. The report's three chief authors, @DrEmmaLJohnston (@Sydney_Uni), Ian Cresswell + Terri Janke (@UNSW), provide an overview of its findings.
theconversation.com
Three chief authors of the State of the Environment Report provide its key findings. While it’s a sobering read, there are a few bright spots.
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The horizon in this video is filled with blows from about 150 Southern fin whales in a huge “feeding aggregation”off the coast of Antarctica. 👀 It’s a sign the species is back from the brink after being heavily hunted until 1976. More details on @RNBreakfast at ~0835!
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Check out this innovative Canberra business @Food2Soil. Fermented fertiliser is good for your garden and for the environment!
hercanberra.com.au
Food2Soil is a female-founded, Canberra-based business selling fermented and microboticaly active fertiliser, the first of its kind in Australia.
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Great to see over 100 registered for today's Female Founders event with @CBR_IN - looking forward to hearing from panellists Amanda Whitley from @HerCanberra/@coordinate and @colinanstie from RD Consulting.
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@colinanstie says "go for the throat" and be deliberate when you communicate about your new business. Invest time/resources in a few tactics and make them sing.
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For new a #founder or #entrepreneur, Amanda says you need to have a unique edge backed by a small marketing budget. You can have the best product in the world but people need to know about it. This is one way to achieve this quickly and well.
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Speaking about what gave them the confidence to take a leap and start their own gig, Amanda and Colin say testing their idea with their network of friends, colleagues, contributors and family was what gave them the impetus they needed. #innovation #entrepreneur
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Great to see over 100 registered to hear from Amanda Whitley from @HerCanberra/@coordinate and @colinanstie from @RDconsulting_au. They're sharing the secret life of #PR and #marketing at the latest Female Founders event by @CBR_IN.
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There is still so much to do though, and so many members of our community facing challenges, barriers and threats to their safety. I stand against discrimination and in support of safe, affirming and culturally appropriate care for all #LGBTIQA+ communities today and every day.
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The last thing I worked on with the ACT Government was an LGBTIQ+ Action Plan. The team has done an amazing job empowering the community in its design. Have a read, not because its why I'm so proud of #CBR, but because if it tanks they might not want me write another one 😛
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I've just started a new job at @coordinate and one of the best parts is working alongside the brilliant and supportive @HerCanberra team. The other bonus is I get to write for them now, and my first piece is up! https://t.co/M19r8kTC5b
hercanberra.com.au
Meet the designer behind the latest Action Plan to make Canberra the most welcoming and inclusive city for LGBTIQ people in Australia.
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How mRNA vaccines work. This is such a brilliant animated journey through inner space. https://t.co/OW4L2XhrSU
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It’s World Ranger Day. I'd like to thank and celebrate all of our deadly rangers for continuing to care for country. Our land, water and sky is a part of us. The health of our land will decide the health of our people. Appreciate you mob ♥️💛🖤 https://t.co/jZQ93mqPCj
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Interested in joining the ACT government? My team is looking for a few comms and engagement specialists for work across a range of interesting and important projects! Please get in touch if you have any questions!
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If the PM accepts workplace sexual harassment & even assault is prevalent in Oz why has he not actioned a SINGLE recommendation from @Kate_Jenkins_' historic & revolutionary workplace sexual harassment inquiry? (As detailed by @KZiwica in @WomensAgenda)
womensagenda.com.au
It was informed by an epic 60 consultations and drew on 460 submissions from legal services, unions, women’s services, academic experts and, most importantly, victims.
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