Husband, father, son & friend. Emergency Physician. Company Director. Things that Matter.
Melbourne, Australia
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Meet hatred with kindness,
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.
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At the gym today, to come across yet another person who spent 15 minutes setting up a camera of themselves, and no more than 5 minutes performing an exercise.
Style over substance seems to be an increasingly common pattern these days.
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At a time when far too many extremists and despots are heads of government, it's reassuring to see someone with vision, nuance & strength stare them down. I think it's fair to regard @MarkJCarney as the Leader of the Free World.
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In 2013, Lt Gen David Morrison made the laudable comment "The Standard you walk past is the standard you accept." It referred to sexism in our military. Ask yourself - on contemporary issues we can all name - if you're walking past them. speakola.com/ideas/david-mor…
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It's not okay when Telehealth leads to errors in prescribing things like weight loss drugs. So why is it okay to allow Telehealth where someone might end up being prescribed a life-ending drug? This is what Federal Parliament will debate soon enough. Compassion isn't reckless.
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We spend a lot of our time thinking about love. It means different things to different people, but I find this 2000 year old interpretation works. More than anything, it's a decision requiring continual recommitment, not a passing emotion.
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The US-Canada trade standoff underlines some basic facts. It takes enormous arrogance & ineptitude to trash a relationship as strong as those neighbours used to enjoy, but Trump's done it. @MarkJCarney is showing how to respond - with calm, determination & purpose. Watch & learn.
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Taking industrial action goes against the grain - doctors want to care for patients more than anything. But we have no choice - the employer has been playing games with us, taking advantage of our good will to maximise unpaid work & intolerable pressures. No longer. @amavictoria
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Though my work in Emergency will be exempted, I fully support the action being taken by my colleagues next week. I have worked in Vic public hospitals since 1993, & played a role in 3 industrial negotiations, & I am fearful for younger doctors & the system we all depend on.
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In these ominous times, seek out voices who promote dialogue, principle & respect for real expertise. They are often on the receiving end of vitriol & persecution, but their positions prevail.
Beware hatemongers, blame merchants & self seekers. For them, it always ends in tears.
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In affectionate memory of a good, kind man who did so much to advance the standards and excellence of paramedical in Victoria. You will be missed, @agwalker01, and you will be remembered with deep respect.
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“Justice is not measured by where we stand after history has issued its verdict. It is measured by where we stand when the verdict is still being rendered.” It is a comfort to be able to look your children in the eye, and say that you acted with integrity.
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I cannot believe how many people walk along the street while staring at their mobile phone screens. They're like drug addicts, but in this case, I haven't got an antidote to give them. So sad.
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A fitting result in Belgium V USA. The corruption that played out beforehand only served to smear the fine US performance for the rest of the tournament. Nobody wins when morally bankrupt leadership is permitted. Trump & Infantino will each face the music at some point.
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Astonishingly brazen corruption.
Unsurprising from Trump, and FIFA's leadership shown to be little more than self-interested appeasers.
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"National Treasure" is an overused term, but it certainly applies to #PlaySchool. Treasured memories of my earliest days, & those of my kids. A love of learning & fun, a celebration of our beautiful community & world. Thanks @ABCaustralia abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/p…
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When you give your all, the result is secondary. Congratulations to the @Socceroos for making us so proud, on the world's biggest stage. Nothing goes to waste for this young side - bring on 2030.
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There is a reason why medication in Australia needs TGA approval, medical prescription & pharmacy dispensing.
It's because there's a fine line between effectiveness & danger.
"Peptides" are the latest example where bypassing safety checks can be lethal.
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Modern, Multicultural, taking on the world and winning.
This is Australia at its best.
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A life of curiosity, optimism and service. Richard Scolyer's beautiful final message reminds us all what really matters.
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