Inspirational.Australians by Awards Australia Podcast

Jamie Bucirde is a trailblazing sexologist who has made a huge impact in her local city of Adelaide, creating massive reform and progress, especially in the hospitality industry. Josh chats with Jamie about sexology – it can be a slightly “mysterious” topic to those who aren’t familiar with it – and dives into her important work that despite the name, it is not very s...

Lucy Laurita is an Australian fashion designer known for women's event wear. Passionate about celebrating life’s special moments, Lucy believes that designing a gown is not just making a dress. It is having the privilege to be a part of someone else’s journey in creating their memorable occasion. “When you look at my collection you need to live the idea that together we have crea...

Josh Murray of Josh's Rainbow Eggs and Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu of Little Green Panda join forces to discuss ethical business business practices.  In this chat, hosted by Josh Griffin from the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards, we dive into the way Josh's Rainbow Eggs and Little Green Panda were developed with their values front of mind and how the businesses grew, the challenges they faced along th...

Join Josh as he chats with inspirational Australians, who make a real difference in their communities. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Awards Australia, featuring amazing people from the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs. Be inspired by ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things! Felicity Graham launched the not-for-profit Fostering Change Aus...

Join us as we chat with inspirational Australians, who making a real difference in their communities. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Awards Australia, featuring amazing people we meet through the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs. Be inspired by ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things!   Find out more at: www.awardsaustralia.com/podca...

Join us as we chat with inspirational Australians, who making a real difference in their communities. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Awards Australia, featuring amazing people we meet through the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs. Be inspired by ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things!   Find out more at: www.awardsaustralia.com/podca...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Theresa Mitchell, who is representing Agape Outreach Inc – Winner’s of the 2023 NSW/ACT Community Achievement Awards - Awards Australia Connecting Communities Award. Agape Outreach Inc was founded by Theresa Mitchell in 2009, started with distributing meals to those in need. It has since grown to over 240 volunteers, providing 800 weekly meals across New So...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Sara Blunt, who is representing Kalyra – Winner’s of the 2023 South Australian Community Achievement Awards - Office for Ageing Well Tackling Ageism Award. Kalyra is at the forefront of the battle against ageism, recognising the need to break down stereotypes and prejudices. Through the co-location of a Montessori Middle School within Kalyra Woodcroft Aged...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Rachael Cook – Winner of the 2023 Queensland Community Achievement Awards - Awards Australia Charitable Foundation Mental Health and Wellbeing Award. Inclusee is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to alleviating isolation and loneliness among older Australians by fostering meaningful connections and empowering them to engage with a virtual community centre....

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Catelyn Richards - 2023 TAS Young Achiever Awards Finalist - St. LukesHealth Healthier Communities Award. Catelyn is a proud Registered Nurse and co-founding director of Climate Action Nurses. She has been a co-contributor to 12 peer-reviewed publications through her work in the Monash University Wound Research Team and the Climate and Health Alliance. As a...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Louise Mathieson - 2023 NSWCAA Community Achievement Awards, Winner - Konica Minolta Customer Service Award. The Administration Agency of Dubbo is empowering businesses and fostering sustainable growth. The Administration Agency, formerly Performance PA, was founded by Louise Mathieson. Starting as a Virtual Assistant in 2019, Louise's journey led to the cre...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Ashleigh Mounser - 2023 NSWYAA 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards, Semi Finalist - Western Sydney University Academic Achievement Award.   Ashleigh Mounser is an Australian writer who has been published across print and media. In 2016, Mounser graduated as a Deans Scholar with a Bachelor of Creative Writing from the University of Wollongong and later completed a G...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Annabel Hay – finalist of 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT - Off Trail Coffee Small Business Achievement Award 2023.   CLUTCH Glue, founded by determined entrepreneur Annabel Hay, addresses the shortcomings of traditional fashion tape with a water-soluble clothing adhesive. Annabel's frustration with existing options led her to develop CLUTCH over four ye...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Mina Skandari,Finalist – 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT. Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award 2023.   Mina has founded SKANDARI FOUNDATION, which is all about creating community connections, Unity and diversity. She is very compassionate, caring and selfless, Mina has distributed many hampers and food packages to homeless people, disability pension...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Jazmyn Smith, Winner – 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD. Queensland Small Business Commissioner's Small Business Achiever Award 2023.   Jazmyn has made strides in the Australian Music Industry within the first three years of her career, with a diverse array of clients ranging from Murray Cook and Lee Kernaghan to Hayley Marsten and Melody Moko. 2023 saw Jazm...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Angelique Wan, Winner of the Spirit Super Create Change Award in the 2022 NSW/ACT 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards and she was the Young Achiever of the Year 2022 of NSW/ACT 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. Angelique Wan – CEO of Consent Labs, 24 of Surry Hills co-founded a non-profit that revolutionizes the discussion around sexual consent. From 2016 to 2018, Angeli...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Amelia Ayris, was a winner in the Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award in the 2022 Queensland 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. She is a 16 years old high school student passionate about Child Safety. From the age of 2 years, she started performing within the Entertainment Industry. She has worked in Film, TV, Professional Theatre, Modelling, and Singing. By...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with David Titeu, was a finalist of the National Protective Services Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace Award and a finalist in the First National Leadership Award in the 2023 Victorian7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. He is a mental health advocate and social entrepreneur, devoted to creating solutions that promote holistic well-being. Also, a speaker, coach, and...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Nargis Mardani, a member of the Future Leaders Advocacy Group and QPASTT’s Youth Voice and was a finalist of Soroptimist International Women Empowering Others Award in the 2023 Queensland 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards.   She has actively participated in a wide range of community activities spanning various sectors, driven by a profound passion for community ad...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Sean Guy, a member of the Darwin Theatre Company board and was the winner of McDonald's NT Career Achievement Award in the 2023 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards.   Sean Guy has been working at the Bookshop Darwin for over eleven years. In his time there, he has demonstrated creativity, innovation, and a genuine passion to support and engage with the...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Heimy Molina, a committee member for Young Engineers Australia who was a Finalist of the Western Sydney University Academic Achievement Award in the 2023 7News Young Achiever Awards – NSW/ ACT.   Heimy Molina ,  completed her Engineering (Honours) with a First-Class Honours Award and University Medal, majoring in Civil Engineering. She is a consistent Dean’s...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Lindsey Dang, CEO of Lindsey’s VCE Tutoring who was the Winner of the Strategic Alliance Network Small Business Award in the Community Award at the 2023 7News Young Achiever Awards Victoria. Linsey Dang founded Lindsey's VCE Tutoring at the age of 19 after developing her skills from the ground up in her personal studies. She moved to Australia by herself bef...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Fiona Sanford, CEO of Flourish Girl who was the Winner of the Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award at the 2023 7News Young Achiever Awards Victoria. Flourish Girl is helping build self-confidence, self-awareness and social connectedness. Flourish Girl is a preventative mental health and emotional intelligence charity. They deliver ri...

In this week’s episode, Josh chats with Conor Pall, winner of the Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award at the 2022 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria. Conor is a young person shaking up the family violence system, determined to use his lived experience as a male survivor, to drive change that matters in Victoria. He is youngest member to be appointed to the Victorian Victim Survivor's Advis...

In this week’s episode, Geoff chats with Kate Howard & Emma Murray from Hub Gymnastics, winners of the 2022 Woolworths Community Group of the Year Award at the South Australian Community Achievement Awards. Hub Gymnastics Club was established in 1985 by a group of volunteers to run a recreation gymnastics program. The Club has since embarked on delivering new programs for the community, allowi...