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Emily Mayo

@emilymayo.bsky.social

Organiser - Campaigner - Communicator - Troublemaker for good. Lead - campaigns and organising at the Justice and Equity Centre. She/her. On Gadigal Land. Views mine.

5,360 Followers  |  962 Following  |  5,821 Posts  |  Joined: 03.07.2023
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Four kids watching footy on my deck.

Four kids watching footy on my deck.

I was just watching the footy β€” Little is with her Dad β€” Lane kid love.

01.03.2026 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A note that says β€œThing that may/might/could/can be smashed it IWD breakfasts: Avocado. Thing unlikely to be smashed at IWD breakfasts: the patriarchy.”

A note that says β€œThing that may/might/could/can be smashed it IWD breakfasts: Avocado. Thing unlikely to be smashed at IWD breakfasts: the patriarchy.”

It’s that time of the year again. #iwd #internationalwomensday

01.03.2026 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Aboriginal woman to receive PhD at Harvard remembered as 'trailblazer' MaryAnn Bin-Sallik was the first Aboriginal nurse graduate in Darwin and the first Aboriginal person to receive a PhD at Harvard University. Following her death at age 85, the Djaru Elder is being remembered for her work in Indigenous education, health and human rights.

MaryAnn Bin-Sallik was the first Aboriginal nurse graduate in Darwin and the first Aboriginal person to receive a PhD at Harvard University. Following her death at age 85, the Djaru Elder is being remembered for her work in Indigenous education, health and human rights.

28.02.2026 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Despite the government firing the Secretary responsible for DEWR misleading the Ombudsman, the Department has decided to continue to lie to the public, despite separately telling @jeremypoxon.bsky.social there were no documents on any app because it's actually more of a Qlik dashboard.

28.02.2026 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

They are the greatest!

28.02.2026 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Banning those who are proud to protest is a choice.

28.02.2026 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTQIA+ activist group expelled from Mardi Gras over β€˜anti-genocide views’ Expulsion from parade deepens bitter internal disputes over Israel, police and politics

🀯 www.deepcutnews.com/p/lgbtqia-ac...

27.02.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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Pelicans in dispute 2.

27.02.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 702    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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'They raiding us': How nosy neighbour led police to $1b drug stash Four masked men are arrested breaking into a Ryde apartment in Sydney's north. What officers stumbled upon inside would be one of the biggest cocaine hauls in NSW Police history.

This is incredible, right down to the Toyota Yaris. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

27.02.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of lists of shrimp having dinner.

A photo of lists of shrimp having dinner.

Friday watching this gang! πŸ¦πŸ’™πŸΊ

27.02.2026 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I got your email Ellen and have replied. Thanks for reaching out. Emily.

26.02.2026 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Single frame. Title β€œGrace under fire?”
Reporter stands beside PM Albanese who is tied into a knot. Albo says; β€œWhat I meant to say is, being me can be difficult.”

Single frame. Title β€œGrace under fire?” Reporter stands beside PM Albanese who is tied into a knot. Albo says; β€œWhat I meant to say is, being me can be difficult.”

Difficult.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

26.02.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 438    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 3

Have a look, share it around. DM or reach out to me is you want a chat. emayo (at) jec (dot) org (dot) au

26.02.2026 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Government Relations Adviser - Job in Sydney - Justice and Equity Centre Lead government relations strategies to help shape social justice campaigns.

The Justice and Equity Centre is the best place I’ve ever worked. The joint is full of outstanding people doing incredible things. We have a job going in government strategy shenanigans, I mean, relations, and you’d be my peer. www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/piac...

26.02.2026 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine how dull and miserable your life would have to be to be 61 years old and to sit around at Christmas and send nasty messages to your β€˜enemies’. Laughable. Kinda.

26.02.2026 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Setka charged with harassing a CFMEU administrator The disgraced former union boss is facing fresh criminal charges over allegations he issued a Christmas Day threat to an official from the union’s administration.

Oh, how I laugh (cry). Quite the way with words. β€œI hope you have a shit Christmas, because you are a bunch of sellout dogs.”

www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

26.02.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just picked Little up from her rep soccer training. Her team (under 13s) was having a game against the under 16s. Little (11) was half the size of some of the others, she did great.

24.02.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It took me years to have the frogs come to mine. I hope they come to you too.

24.02.2026 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful work @milliganreports.bsky.social

23.02.2026 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is medical misogyny? The patriarchy and capital, the best of friends. Stunning #4corners

23.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Sisters, best friends or wives': How the world sees this married couple Neither Jackie nor Aimee wanted something serious when they met, but a COVID-19 lockdown helped them take the plunge. Now they're married, and had to tackle the "in sickness and health" part of their ...

πŸ’•β™₯οΈπŸ’• www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

23.02.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sarah’s experience while hiking alone has women taking safety into their own hands Student Sarah Gibbs filmed her trek to show solo women hikers what they could achieve, but what followed left her terrified and feeling police didn’t take what happened seriously.

www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

22.02.2026 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Landlord with 10 properties blasts Aussie state over new rules: 'Never ever invest again' A growing number of landlords are exiting the market, fed up with higher taxes and regulations. Here's who is buying them.

Good, and?

au.finance.yahoo.com/news/landlor...

21.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 387    πŸ” 90    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 13
A photo of a small pond with lots of green plants.

A photo of a small pond with lots of green plants.

I somehow missed the spawning, perhaps it was in the pipe/pot but I have HUNDREDS of tiny tadpoles in this pond. 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸

22.02.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Another excellent #SundayShot today. Well done @instanterudite.bsky.social and team. They have a target of 10k subscribers by June 30 and are not far off…

22.02.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks @grogsgamut.bsky.social for highlighting this nonsense from Albo on the #SundayShot this morning. I’m still shaking my head about it.

21.02.2026 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

This should make your blood boil.

But coming from a small country town, it is not at all surprising.

21.02.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 400    πŸ” 90    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 5

13, 18? Urgh.

21.02.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Inbeed. "Consent of a child is not a defence."

21.02.2026 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜After the alleged assault, the complainant said the accused "kissed me" and then "asked that I wait a minute and he said just to make sure … if anyone saw".’

21.02.2026 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0