International Diverse Voices...

I have just booked 'International Diverse Voices' for Saturday 23rd October...Now considering more...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

12 Africans in the First Fleet...

Did you know there were 12 Africans on the First Fleet? Many of the Africans on the First Fleet, defected to the British forces during the American Revolution. Most of the marines placed in Sydney+many convicts were in the AR together.https://t.co/5sLNDJC2KO via @TheFeedSBS

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

another dose of spring flowers...

I think we all need another dose of beautiful spring flowerings...At least, I know that I do...
Too hooked on finding endless 'dark news'...
These are more flowers in my Dromana Hills garden... pic.twitter.com/FSk0Fh8iDS

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

covid-19 certificate...

PASSING THOUGHT: Save my covid-19 vaccination record with a dodgy old phone (no memory for aps)? Logged into myGov+accessed Medicare+downloaded certificate via PC. Emailed copy to school+to my personal email as an attachment. Accessed personal email on my phone+downloaded. Voila! pic.twitter.com/eTZCm41KyU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

World City 2021...

I have registered just now from Australia. Thank you ever so very much. I have also alerted 2 other secondary teachers.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

KEYS TO THE FUTURE CITY VANCOUVER STAGE - Brent Toderian and Chris Fair

The pandemic opened our eyes to the shortcomings and possibilities of cities. Going forward, city planning can address pre-existing conditions to better city living by considering not only housing and mobility but also the needs of urban families, which can make downtowns more enjoyable for all.

This session is Thursday 28th October 5:00pmEDT

Converter Results for this session: 

05:00:00 p.m. Thursday October 28, 2021 in EST5EDT 

converts to 08:00:00 a.m. Friday October 29, 2021 in Australia/Sydney

spring flowers...

Spring flowers in my Dromana Hills garden... pic.twitter.com/0S0n4QBETn

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 13, 2021

puffin on the wing...

A puffin, on the wing, so beautifully captured in glass...
A smiley opening for a Wednesday morning... https://t.co/dF5dHa9YM0

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 12, 2021

panic attacks...

Same here...My panic attacks are rising. A crowded carpark or supermarket will now turn me around for home. I don't/can't venture there. I try to pick my times when minimal numbers of people are around...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 12, 2021

sadly, Vic case numbers + deaths up...

Reported yesterday: 1,571 new local cases and 1 case acquired overseas.
- 38,072 vaccines administered
- 79,200 test results received
- Sadly, 13 people with COVID-19 have died

More later: https://t.co/OCCFTAchah#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/sAvebf8lrc

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) October 12, 2021

Sadly, my work LGA Casey, is still in the top group of LGA's...

VIC Cases over the past 14 days by LGA

Metro: 19795
Metro: 1202

Top LGAs:
Hume: 3589
Whittlesea: 1987
Casey: 1541
Brimbank: 1345
Wyndham: 1342
Melton: 1277
Moreland: 1135
Greater Dandenong: 804
Darebin: 686
Melbourne: 550
Moonee Valley: 522
Maribyrnong: 405
Port Phillip: 355 pic.twitter.com/I9X5LxoaZ5

— CovidBaseAU 🦠📊🇦🇺 (@covidbaseau) October 12, 2021

My Mornington Peninsula region is not faring too well either...Sighhhhhhhhhh

VIC Reff by LGA

In LGAs with enough cases to count:

Highest:
Kingston: 1.89
Glen Eira: 1.89
Yarra Ranges: 1.79
Mornington Peninsula: 1.69
Frankston: 1.68
Casey: 1.66

Lowest:
Mitchell: 0.65
Moonee Valley: 0.75
Ballarat: 0.81
Manningham: 0.83
Hume: 0.85
Cardinia: 0.87 pic.twitter.com/owknF8RM6d

— CovidBaseAU 🦠📊🇦🇺 (@covidbaseau) October 12, 2021

Yesterday, on a late afternoon bike ride with my boys, we passed by Jeff’s Shed and saw a VERY long line of peeps waiting patiently. I almost yelled out to them it made me feel so happy. We’re closer by the day!

— The Daily Swaddle (@AllanMenagh) October 12, 2021