Doctor (psychiatry reg). Speaker/writer, co-founder of governance advisory NFP. Chair @young_mwia and President @mws_nsw. Thoughts my own - not my employer’s.
Sydney, Australia
Joined May 2010
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It has always irked me that doctors in NSW can’t easily find job-share partners if they want to explore part-time options. I set out to change that last night; introducing nswdoctorjobshare.com 🥳
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Honoured to take on this role. Our mental health system is at a tipping point and we need urgent action now. Thank you @angelo_virgona for your inspiring advocacy and congratulations on the new role! Incoming dream team has its work cut out @drjoeneuropsych @ashnabasu @jamesbaee
We warmly welcome the appointment of Dr @Pramudie Gunaratne as the new Branch Chair for New South Wales.
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Congratulations to the UNSW Medicine & Health academics, alumni and former colleagues who were named in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Conjoint Professors @jackie_curtisAU & @drtraceyobrien were among those recognised for significant services to medicine.
unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/20…
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Both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations.
But, as @drkaylasteele + @drjillnewby (@UNSW) write, one can be debilitating. theconversation.com/whats-th…
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Leading clinical researcher Dr Aswin Ratheesh (@_ratheeshaswin) has been appointed to lead the James Packer Chair in Mood Disorders at UNSW👏
The Chair will conduct rigorous research into mental health conditions via a new unit at UNSW & @mindgardensau:
unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/20…
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Our #mentalhealth system has never been under so much stress and we are seeing a lethal spiral as psychiatrists leave our public hospitals in droves. My article in @australiandr describing this crisis... #psychtwitter #MedTwitter
ausdoc.com.au/opinion/the-in…
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Meet Dr @ashnabasu, #PsychiatryRegistrar and esteemed member of the RANZCP Committee for #Research.
Ashna shared with us her passion for her work, what motivated her to join the committee, and her interests outside of work.
Read more about Ashna ▶️ ow.ly/F1Pi50QJAIB
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Education is an SDG accelerator that has the potential to jumpstart action on every one of the goals.
Yet, we are sadly far from where we should be in terms of equal and universal access.
#CloseTheGenderGap
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Jour 2 de la #CSW68 - Ravie d’assister à la discussion organisée par @UN_PGA & @unwomenchief sur le thème de la réduction de l’écart entre les sexes dans l’éducation. Un panel de femmes leaders sur la scène internationale fort inspirant.
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On day 2 of the #CSW68 conference, delighted to attend a discussion hosted by @UN_PGA & @unwomenchief focused on addressing closing the gender gap in education. A very inspiring panel with international women leaders!
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Sexual and reproductive health advocate Dr. @ashnabasu moderates the #CSW68 panel on closing the gender gap in #education. To keep girls in school, the right to comprehensive sex ed, menstrual products, safety and non-discrimination, and modern contraceptives must be guaranteed. – at Manhattan, NY
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Australia is well represented in New York for the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women!
It was my great pleasure to welcome the broader delegation to town before a big few days of meetings got underway. – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Happening tomorrow on the sidelines of #CSW68!
Join the discussion to #CloseTheGenderGap in Education.
📆 Tuesday, 12 March 2024
📍 ECOSOC Chamber
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Looking forward to moderating this session tomorrow, in the ECOSOC chamber at #CSW68!
Happening tomorrow on the sidelines of #CSW68!
Join the discussion to #CloseTheGenderGap in Education.
📆 Tuesday, 12 March 2024
📍 ECOSOC Chamber
📺 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k1…
En route to New York for #CSW68 (UN Commission on the Status of Women) 🥳 Very excited to be moderating this event hosted by @UN_PGA and @unwomen. Can’t wait to learn from the incredible panelists and have a great conversation! Will be representing @NGO_CSW_NY & @MedWomenIntl 💞
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Congratulations to Dr. Ashna Basu , Global Youth Fellow CSW 68 and Chair of MWIA Young Doctors and Medical students , leading at this Youth Preparation Series for NGO CSW68.
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Massive congratulations to doctor, advocate & gender equality superstar @ashnabasu for winning the #YLYP Global Youth Fellowship!
We're so proud to have Ashna on our Youth Committee 💖
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🏆 Meet #YLYP Global Youth Fellow 2023, @ashnabasu from #Australia 🇦🇺
Our fellows will participate in several campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts to advance global #genderequality from a #youth perspective.
Visit ngocsw.org/global-youth-fell… to learn more about each fellow!
