02/09/2026
Since May of this year, I have been a co-course leader in a DFAT/UQ initiative under the Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) Programme to upskill SME's in the region. Workshops and discussions in May and June took place with 19 participants from 5 countries: Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. Such a great group to be with, and the participants have amazing capabilities. Some sightseeing in Laos was quite something. The Lao Art Museum was one of the most incredible places I have ever seen!