John and Pauline Gandel
In the 2019 Australia Day honour roll, Pauline Gandel received the highest award, the Companion in the Order of Australia (AC). Pauline’s citation reads that she is awarded for “Eminent service to the community through humanitarian, philanthropic and fundraising endeavours, to social inclusion, and to Australia-Japan relations.” On hearing about the award, Pauline stated the following: “Being the recipient of the Companion of the Order of Australia is a real privilege, but also a responsibility to continue with my philanthropic work, together with my husband John. In my life, I devoted myself to two things - my family and community work. I hope to be there for both for many years to come."
Young Women’s Network
“One of the most difficult things about having ovarian cancer as a young woman is the sense of isolation; feeling like the odd one out with the ‘wrong’ type of cancer and at the ‘wrong age.” – Laura Langdon (pictured). There is an understanding that younger women diagnosed with ovarian cancer face unique challenges through […]
Shapes of Knowledge – Objects of Longing
In February 2019 Monash University of Modern Art launched the exhibition Shapes of Knowledge. The exhibition brings together eight projects from artists, collectives and organisations from across Australia and the globe to reflect on the different platforms, spaces and timeframes in which knowledge is produced and shared. One of these projects is Kym Maxwell’s Objects […]
Peninsula Film Festival
Held annually each February, the Peninsula Film Festival is Victoria’s iconic event, with arguably the largest single viewing audience at its free short film festival in Rosebud, Victoria. On Saturday 2nd February 2019, thousands of locals and visitors alike flocked to the Rosebud village green to enjoy over 20 shortlisted films screened outdoors. The films were judged […]
