Dr Stephen Parnis
@sparnis.bsky.social
Husband, father, son & friend. Emergency Physician. Board Chair & Company Director.
Things that Matter.
Things that Matter.
Ange Postecoglou. The closest thing I've seen to Ted Lasso in real life.
May 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Ange Postecoglou. The closest thing I've seen to Ted Lasso in real life.
Two American men currently hold globally important leadership positions, & their differences could not be more stark. Rarely is there such an opportunity to see polar opposites define the qualities that make for leadership with unity & integrity, or division & corruption.
May 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Two American men currently hold globally important leadership positions, & their differences could not be more stark. Rarely is there such an opportunity to see polar opposites define the qualities that make for leadership with unity & integrity, or division & corruption.
St Peter's Basilica is very special place, and today's commemoration of the life and example of Pope Francis has brought the world community together in a rare way. We can only hope and pray for the occasional miracle.
April 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
St Peter's Basilica is very special place, and today's commemoration of the life and example of Pope Francis has brought the world community together in a rare way. We can only hope and pray for the occasional miracle.
I did something special today - I voted in a free, fair election, administered by independent public servants in a system respected by all political parties. May we Australians never take this for granted.
April 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I did something special today - I voted in a free, fair election, administered by independent public servants in a system respected by all political parties. May we Australians never take this for granted.
The breadth & depth of the response to the death of Pope Francis says something about the values he championed in his words, & the way in which he lived. Strident in his advocacy for those shunned & vilified, & yet still warm & kind towards those who felt threatened by him. Much like his Master.
April 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The breadth & depth of the response to the death of Pope Francis says something about the values he championed in his words, & the way in which he lived. Strident in his advocacy for those shunned & vilified, & yet still warm & kind towards those who felt threatened by him. Much like his Master.
#PopeFrancis will be remembered with love and respect.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
April 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
#PopeFrancis will be remembered with love and respect.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
#PalmSunday has long been a day when my community focus on #Peace. In all my life, I have never seen so much of the world tearing itself apart, never seen so much contempt for innocents, so much intolerance. Hatred is the most infectious virus I know, & we must stand against it.
April 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM
#PalmSunday has long been a day when my community focus on #Peace. In all my life, I have never seen so much of the world tearing itself apart, never seen so much contempt for innocents, so much intolerance. Hatred is the most infectious virus I know, & we must stand against it.
Almost every doctor understands the adage: "Prevention is better than cure".
But the need to call out & condemn the damage wrought by anti-vaccination, climate change-denier, free-market medicine zealots - some of whom exercise political power - has never been more important.
But the need to call out & condemn the damage wrought by anti-vaccination, climate change-denier, free-market medicine zealots - some of whom exercise political power - has never been more important.
March 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Almost every doctor understands the adage: "Prevention is better than cure".
But the need to call out & condemn the damage wrought by anti-vaccination, climate change-denier, free-market medicine zealots - some of whom exercise political power - has never been more important.
But the need to call out & condemn the damage wrought by anti-vaccination, climate change-denier, free-market medicine zealots - some of whom exercise political power - has never been more important.
It's not every day that you see two thugs try to bully & humiliate a leader of integrity & courage. Small wonder that world leaders are lining up to support & praise President Zelenskyy. Can Australia rely on the USA as a firm ally as we have for >80 years? I think not.
March 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It's not every day that you see two thugs try to bully & humiliate a leader of integrity & courage. Small wonder that world leaders are lining up to support & praise President Zelenskyy. Can Australia rely on the USA as a firm ally as we have for >80 years? I think not.
We live in an era where science has to contend with conspiracy theories, lies & ignorance. Sadly, public health suffers. The role of #vaccination programs in the huge decline in childhood deaths (along with improved nutrition & housing) is a fact. Let's learn from history. This is from the AIHW.
February 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We live in an era where science has to contend with conspiracy theories, lies & ignorance. Sadly, public health suffers. The role of #vaccination programs in the huge decline in childhood deaths (along with improved nutrition & housing) is a fact. Let's learn from history. This is from the AIHW.
All my life, I've taken for granted the idea that people with contrary opinions can respect each other & be good friends.
For a range of reasons, there now seems to be far less empathy & respect across political divides than ever before.
My opponent is not my enemy.
For a range of reasons, there now seems to be far less empathy & respect across political divides than ever before.
My opponent is not my enemy.
February 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
All my life, I've taken for granted the idea that people with contrary opinions can respect each other & be good friends.
For a range of reasons, there now seems to be far less empathy & respect across political divides than ever before.
My opponent is not my enemy.
For a range of reasons, there now seems to be far less empathy & respect across political divides than ever before.
My opponent is not my enemy.
Whenever & however #australiaday2025 occurs, I would love to see it as an occasion to celebrate our blessings, acknowledge our shortcomings, & seek to build unity. As things stand, it is used to promote division & cherry pick at our history
We should be able to do so much better
We should be able to do so much better
January 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Whenever & however #australiaday2025 occurs, I would love to see it as an occasion to celebrate our blessings, acknowledge our shortcomings, & seek to build unity. As things stand, it is used to promote division & cherry pick at our history
We should be able to do so much better
We should be able to do so much better
The community of nations became much less of a community today. Let's see how much economic, environmental, social and moral vandalism will be perpetrated over the next few years. Ever the optimist, I'm sure the world will learn some powerful lessons through adversity.
January 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The community of nations became much less of a community today. Let's see how much economic, environmental, social and moral vandalism will be perpetrated over the next few years. Ever the optimist, I'm sure the world will learn some powerful lessons through adversity.
That a medical leader of the calibre of Anthony Fauci - whose contributions to immunology, infectious disease control & public health in the USA for over 40 years - should now be at risk of criminal prosecution, speaks to the depravity & sickness infecting American politics.
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
That a medical leader of the calibre of Anthony Fauci - whose contributions to immunology, infectious disease control & public health in the USA for over 40 years - should now be at risk of criminal prosecution, speaks to the depravity & sickness infecting American politics.
Let this long overdue #ceasefire stem the bleeding, & speed the aid that will arrest the malnutrition, disease & barbarism.
Now is also the time to begin laying the foundations for the only way to prevent more bloodshed - a just, two state solution.
Thank you to the peacemakers.
Now is also the time to begin laying the foundations for the only way to prevent more bloodshed - a just, two state solution.
Thank you to the peacemakers.
January 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Let this long overdue #ceasefire stem the bleeding, & speed the aid that will arrest the malnutrition, disease & barbarism.
Now is also the time to begin laying the foundations for the only way to prevent more bloodshed - a just, two state solution.
Thank you to the peacemakers.
Now is also the time to begin laying the foundations for the only way to prevent more bloodshed - a just, two state solution.
Thank you to the peacemakers.
Warmongers & extremists seem to be everywhere. #JimmyCarter was a Peacemaker, and the world needs peacemakers now, more than ever.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
December 29, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Warmongers & extremists seem to be everywhere. #JimmyCarter was a Peacemaker, and the world needs peacemakers now, more than ever.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
I'm so excited to see Sam Konstas make his debut for Australia. It's a reminder of all the emotions I feel when my kids & trainees take their next steps up - pride, anxiety, confidence, hope, satisfaction & joy, all at the same time.
December 26, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I'm so excited to see Sam Konstas make his debut for Australia. It's a reminder of all the emotions I feel when my kids & trainees take their next steps up - pride, anxiety, confidence, hope, satisfaction & joy, all at the same time.
Transporting sick patients is a complex, risky process that can save lives when done well.
In Gaza on multiple occasions, IDF orders to evacuate medical centres, or prohibit transfer of critically ill patients directly leads to lives being lost.
Reprehensible behaviour by Israel.
In Gaza on multiple occasions, IDF orders to evacuate medical centres, or prohibit transfer of critically ill patients directly leads to lives being lost.
Reprehensible behaviour by Israel.
December 22, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Transporting sick patients is a complex, risky process that can save lives when done well.
In Gaza on multiple occasions, IDF orders to evacuate medical centres, or prohibit transfer of critically ill patients directly leads to lives being lost.
Reprehensible behaviour by Israel.
In Gaza on multiple occasions, IDF orders to evacuate medical centres, or prohibit transfer of critically ill patients directly leads to lives being lost.
Reprehensible behaviour by Israel.
Thank you Michael Leunig.
Your sentiments are immortal.
Rest in Peace ❤️
Your sentiments are immortal.
Rest in Peace ❤️
December 19, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Thank you Michael Leunig.
Your sentiments are immortal.
Rest in Peace ❤️
Your sentiments are immortal.
Rest in Peace ❤️
I'm a proud father today, as my son graduates from the University of Melbourne. I reflect on the diversity of his fellow graduates, & the fact that these wonderful young people carry much of the responsibility for nurturing the Australian community of the future, empowered by their education.
December 8, 2024 at 6:04 AM
I'm a proud father today, as my son graduates from the University of Melbourne. I reflect on the diversity of his fellow graduates, & the fact that these wonderful young people carry much of the responsibility for nurturing the Australian community of the future, empowered by their education.
Meet hatred with kindness,
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.
December 4, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Meet hatred with kindness,
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.
This is my friend Avi. He is a gifted artist, able to say things with his brush that words cannot. His work inspires empathy - a commodity in desperately short supply at the moment. Let us each see what we can do to understand, recognise and respect the other.
December 3, 2024 at 7:53 AM
This is my friend Avi. He is a gifted artist, able to say things with his brush that words cannot. His work inspires empathy - a commodity in desperately short supply at the moment. Let us each see what we can do to understand, recognise and respect the other.
As time passes, I find that the power of the natural world to heal and nurture me becomes ever more important. Australia has so many of these precious places. Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is just one.
December 2, 2024 at 12:40 AM
As time passes, I find that the power of the natural world to heal and nurture me becomes ever more important. Australia has so many of these precious places. Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is just one.
Pleased to speak on 20 yrs of Public Advocacy to an audience of Emergency Physicians at the ACEM Annual Scientific Meeting.
The capacity to inform, advise, or warn vast populations (eg of the risks of heatwaves, the necessity of vaccination, & the rights of the vulnerable to care & protection).
The capacity to inform, advise, or warn vast populations (eg of the risks of heatwaves, the necessity of vaccination, & the rights of the vulnerable to care & protection).
December 1, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Pleased to speak on 20 yrs of Public Advocacy to an audience of Emergency Physicians at the ACEM Annual Scientific Meeting.
The capacity to inform, advise, or warn vast populations (eg of the risks of heatwaves, the necessity of vaccination, & the rights of the vulnerable to care & protection).
The capacity to inform, advise, or warn vast populations (eg of the risks of heatwaves, the necessity of vaccination, & the rights of the vulnerable to care & protection).
In light of the latest deaths of aid workers (World Central Kitchen, Save the Children), let's examine the IDF's words against their actions.
It's time apologists for the Israeli govt & military acknowledge that there's nothing antisemitic about calling out war crimes.
It's time apologists for the Israeli govt & military acknowledge that there's nothing antisemitic about calling out war crimes.
December 1, 2024 at 12:45 AM
In light of the latest deaths of aid workers (World Central Kitchen, Save the Children), let's examine the IDF's words against their actions.
It's time apologists for the Israeli govt & military acknowledge that there's nothing antisemitic about calling out war crimes.
It's time apologists for the Israeli govt & military acknowledge that there's nothing antisemitic about calling out war crimes.