Changemaker Q&A

“What are the UN’s SDG’s?” In this episode, Tiyana gives her hot take on the UN’s SDGs, exploring how they are a significant improvement on their predecessors, the MDGs, while being critical of some of the shortfalls of the framework when it comes to measuring success. 📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"Whether or not something is ethical tends to be quite subjective… We hear a lot about ethical consumption or ethical investing, but how should we assess whether something is ethical?" Ethics, the study of what is morally good or right, and the assessment of ethical matters is a topic that resonates with many changemakers. Given my background in philosophy, I was keen to delved into the...

In this panel discussion at the New Economy Network Australia, youth activists shared their experiences and insights on fighting for a post-capitalist world. The participants discussed their involvement in social, cultural, and political transformation, highlighted the importance of understanding the impacts of modernity in Australia and beyond, and ecological collapse. Tarik, a postgraduate stude...

“I’m thinking about doing a PhD, how do I know if it’s right for me?” Deciding whether to pursue a Ph. D. is a significant life and career decision that demands careful consideration. If you're contemplating a Ph. D. it's crucial to weigh the various factors and determine if this path aligns with both your professional aspirations, and your mission as a changemaker. 📰 Read the accompanying articl...

In a world increasingly interconnected through social media, the power to shape narratives and drive social change has never been more accessible… but how do we do so in a way that avoids slacktivism and only further adding to the noise. In this episode, we explore meaningful social media use, tips and tricks to consider before posting, and some useful framework when sharing content or engaging in...

“Australia voted NO to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, what do we do now?” In this episode, we’ll be discussing how changemakers can we advocate for a formal recognition of Australia’s Indigenous history, and how can we better work to close the gap moving forward… beginning with creating our shared vision for the future, and developing a theory of change — an essential tool for any changemaking...

We’re back with a brand new season of changemaker Q&A, and in this episode Tiyana (re)ntroduces herself for our new listeners, and answers one of her favourite questions for new social changemakers. “What is the one piece of advice you’d give to anyone starting out in the social change space?” 📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...