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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Sep 2

As a tech harms expert, I’m going to this 👉 IPAA's Hypothetical on the future of an AI-enabled public service

Feat. Mike Kaiser, Victor Dominello, Stephen Scheeler, Dr Kylie Walker, Lucy Poole, Michelle Steele & Dev Craig Emerson

11 Sept @ Hyatt

🎟️ Tix act.ipaa.org.au/event/ipaa-a...

IPAA ACT Hypothetical: An AI-enabled public sector – From public trust to workforce pitfalls - Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT) Limited

This September, dive into the future of work in the public sector in the age of AI. Join ABC radio presenter Craig Reucassel as he leads a panel of eminent public sector leaders […]

act.ipaa.org.au

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Oh my god - someone explain why sympathy cards are so dire…they are like the slums of all letters.

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 9

Don’t wait for a crisis to learn media & public speaking skills.

With 25+ yrs as a journo, I’ll help you handle tough interviews, big presentations & high-pressure moments—clear, compelling, in control.

📩 www.gingergorman.com/contact/

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 13

thank you 🙏 for reading

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sofia was 8 when she died. Her parents had no roadmap — just pain, confusion & love.

In Australia 1000s of families w terminally ill children are left to cope without adequate palliative care.

I wrote this story to expose how the system can do better:

tinyurl.com/msc2zh3n

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 10

Oh god no.

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 10

This story is actually quite a beautiful one - although it’s hard 💔

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 9

My first story for @thesaturdaypaper.com.au is out today.

It’s about Simon, his beloved 4yo son Marmaduke & paediatric palliative care in Australia—what works, what’s broken & why we must do better.

Thanks to all who shared their expertise & hearts 💔

🔗 thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/health/...

Administering palliative care for dying children

A national action plan aims to provide care and comfort for all children with terminal illness, and to ease the isolation their families still face.

thesaturdaypaper.com.au

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 9

Don’t wait for a crisis to learn media & public speaking skills.

With 25+ yrs as a journo, I’ll help you handle tough interviews, big presentations & high-pressure moments—clear, compelling, in control.

📩 www.gingergorman.com/contact/

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 9

Bree and her child thought they would end up on the street. Broke and out of options.

The ACT Rent Relief Fund saved them.

That fund was Quietly axed on July 4. Just $1.7M a year.
💔 Hundreds helped. Now—nothing.

✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/3ebd5rsk

More: canberradaily.com.au/rent-relief-...

Keep the Rent Relief Fund ACT Legislative Assembly

tinyurl.com

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sofia was 8 when she died. Her parents had no roadmap — just pain, confusion & love.

In Australia 1000s of families w terminally ill children are left to cope without adequate palliative care.

I wrote this story to expose how the system can do better:

tinyurl.com/msc2zh3n

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 3

Don’t wait for a crisis to learn how to handle the media or present in public!

🎙️ I’ve spent 25+ years as a working journalist—grilling politicians, chasing stories, and crafting compelling narratives.

📩 Get in touch to find out more.

www.gingergorman.com/contact/

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Aug 1

My family lost a baby at Auschwitz. I can’t see how our child is any different from those being killed in Gaza.

One of the most personal things I’ve ever written — about grief, conscience, and complicity.

Read: thebigsmoke.com.au/2025/08/01/g...

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 29

“ADHD stole our sleep — and nearly our sanity.”

In this Kidspot piece, I spoke to families pushed to the brink by the brutal impact of ADHD-related sleep issues.

Raw, honest, and heartbreaking.

Read it: kidspot.com.au/parenting/ad...

#ADHD #Parenting

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 20

PLEASE HELP: Calling all Canberrans 🏘️

The ACT Rent Relief Fund gave 1,500+ grants to renters in crisis — now it’s been shut down. Folks in one of Australia’s toughest rental markets need support!

✍️ Sign shorturl.at/USZ1c

📖 Info: shorturl.at/qIRcA

Keep the Rent Relief Fund ACT Legislative Assembly

epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 24

PLEASE HELP: How do you describe your identity — and does it change depending on who’s asking?

📝 The folks at from the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership are inviting participants to share their stories.

Click on the 🔗 below 👇

GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 18

How do you describe your identity – and does it change in different settings?

We’re exploring how people describe who they are in everyday situations to better understand identity, language & how organisations can be more inclusive

Take part in our short, anonymous online survey: ow.ly/wWO850WrCFa

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 20

PLEASE HELP: Calling all Canberrans 🏘️

The ACT Rent Relief Fund gave 1,500+ grants to renters in crisis — now it’s been shut down. Folks in one of Australia’s toughest rental markets need support!

✍️ Sign shorturl.at/USZ1c

📖 Info: shorturl.at/qIRcA

Keep the Rent Relief Fund ACT Legislative Assembly

epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 16

Just checking…are you still alive? Phil? Phil…? 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 16

Please enjoy the giant mushroom I got delivered from box divvy.

No mushroom 🍄‍🟫 jokes! I’m making Jamie Oliver’s amazing mushroom pasta.

It’s good. Try it. (it’s on a high rotation in our family!)

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 15

Got to face the media or speak in public?

With 25+ years in journalism, I offer tailored, no-fluff training.

Learn what reporters *actually* want—and how to stay calm, clear and in control🎙️

Let's talk! DM me.

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you 🙏 for reposting, my friend.

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Richard Tuffin @richardtuffin.bsky.social · Jul 11

Posted in another forum by a friend of mine.

It's a powerful post I reckon.

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Dianne Masri @mediapixel.bsky.social · Jul 10

A timely panel discussion’Politics and the Arts’ Canberra, 2 August w/ @gingergorman.bsky.social et al

events.humanitix.com/politics-and...

Politics and the Arts

A panel event discussing arts and politics

events.humanitix.com

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 10

It’s so full on, isn’t it?! Solidarity!!

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Ginger Gorman @gingergorman.bsky.social · Jul 10

Multi award-winning stencil artist Luke Cornish (aka E.L.K) talks politics, beauty, and why he never wanted to be just a “spray-paint guy.”

🎨 Ahead of his National Library book launch, I caught up with him for HerCanberra:

🔗 hercanberra.com.au/life/five-mi...

Five minutes with stencil artist, Luke Cornish | HerCanberra

Internationally known Canberra-born stencil artist Luke Cornish (aka ELK) returns to the National Library to launch his new book.

hercanberra.com.au

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