A reflection on the factors to that led to the closure of Milaana’s operations as well as what lives on from this experience and how this longevity was created. … More Why Milaana ended and what lives on
An ethical exploration into the issue of unpaid issues and why intermediaries are needed. Words by Sam Brown (CTO – Chief Thought Officer) … More The Ethics of Unpaid Internships
Words by Olivier Pichon In our previous blog post, we announced Milaana.org as a software platform of connection is closing down. Whilst I am saddened by the news, as many members of the Milaana family are, I think there are also many reasons to be grateful for the wonderful journey we all had, building Milaana. In … More Milaana.org: what we built
Words by Hollie Gordon Nietzche summed up our universal experience when he wrote, “Invisible threads are the strongest ties”. That force which we do not see, but we can certainly feel. Connection. It was only in my independence as a young adult that I began to truly value interdependence. It was another few years before I put … More To Connect is to Care
Words by Frank Sikalas My Milaana journey started the day I decided to go to a volunteer fair at the University of Queensland (UQ). I walked in and saw many different stands and organisations. As I walked past each one I noticed the interest was one sided. No one tried to capture my attention or … More The Beginning But Never the End: A Journey, Reflection and Education
My name is: Sarah Pincott Age: 19 I Study: UQ, Bachelor of Communications My position at Milaana: UQ First Year Representative I joined Milaana because … I aspire to tackle life with a 110% attitude and take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself so when I discovered the inspiring and passionate tribe of people … More Everyone Meet Sarah
Name: Hayden Wilkinson Age: 22 What do you study: BA (Hons) + BSc at the University of Queensland Position at Milaana: UQ Staff and Administrative Engagement Coordinator What’s your best remedy for stress? Hitting the pavement and running for as far as my legs will take me; Why did you join Milaana: Seeing the range … More Everyone Meet Hayden
Name: Olivia Shaw Age: 21 What do you study: UQ- Bachelor of Business Management Position at Milaana: Team Leader/President What inspires you to engage with your community? The need for people who have been educated to advance a cause. What is great about the millennial generation is as a whole we are well educated, sympathetic … More Everyone Meet Olivia
Members of the Milaana tribe share their stress-less remedies. Experiment to find what works best for you. We hope these suggestions offer you some comfort from stress. Milaana’s emergency remedy: The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” -Ram Dass
