Impact Policy

In this episode of Impact Policy Podcast, host Sam Johnson and guest Vanessa dive deep into the complexities of language revitalization and cultural preservation. Vanessa shares her nearly 20 years of experience in public service, discussing both the challenges and the necessary steps to ensure Aboriginal languages are respectfully and sustainably integrated into public spaces. Organizing an all-B...

Kieran and Sam dive deep into the art of storytelling, with a particular focus on empowering Indigenous voices. This conversation touches on some incredibly poignant and groundbreaking projects that underline the importance of narrative sovereignty and cultural representation. They discuss the themes of community impact, particularly through the lenses of storytelling and collaborative initiatives...

In the episode featuring Ed Wensing on the Impact Policy Podcast, the conversation delves deeply into the topic of Indigenous planning. This involves integrating Aboriginal knowledge and cultural heritage into urban planning and policy-making processes to address historical inequalities and envision more inclusive future developments. Both Sam and Ed emphasise the importance of incorporating Abori...

"Lightbulb moments" Kiersten Fishburn takes us on a professional and personal journey in the next episode of the Impact Policy AU podcast. She shares the moment she realised, wherever she was. She's always 'on Country'. Together we explored a range of policy challenges that impact everyone in NSW today. Join Sam Johnson as he speaks with Kiersten Fishburn about youth engagement in policy developme...

n this episode, Sam Johnson and Sean McCarthy both from Impact Policy dive deep into the principles and challenges of co-design in policy-making. Together the take a deep dive into some of the following themes; - Building flexibility, trust, and rapport for better outcomes - Avoiding consultation fatigue and ensuring meaningful community interaction - Evaluating co-design based on community-define...

Reflecting on where we have come from and where we are going with the IP Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are thrilled to announce our latest episode, where we dive deep into a powerful conversation with the inspiring Kobie Duncan! This episode will leave you with insight, hope, and a better understanding of the challenges many young people face today. What You'll Learn: 1. Interconnectedness of Mental Health Issues: Sam and Kobie talk about how mental health, addiction, and suicide are all connect...

Together with Regan Mitchell on Impact Policy AU #podcast we dived deep into the national crisis of domestic and family violence. I met Regan when she worked on the front line as a caseworker and manager for a Domestic and Family Violence service in Redfern/Waterloo 10 years ago. DFV is everyone's business, but it is particularly special to me. I have clear memories of my mother receiving support...

oin Dixie Crawford and Sam Johnson in this impactful session of the Impact Policy Podcast, where they delve into the profound necessities and strategies within organizational cultural changes. They discuss the intricacies of building long-term effective relationships and the importance of cultural capability in corporate settings. - Dixie discusses the slow yet essential process of cultural change...

Forced child removal, family policing the criminalisation of poverty and reimagining a better world through abolition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joined by Brendan Thomas, Deputy Secretary 'Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes' we take a deep dive into systemic reform of a broken system. A system that has been publicly acknowledged by current Ministers as broken and in urgent need of reform. We explore what it takes to see systemic shifts and what we need from leadership to make it happen. Further we explore the impact of decolonising justice,...

Next Episode of the Impact Policy AU Podcast with Jasmin Speedy takes us behind the scenes of the fight for justice for Bowraville and for the families following the murder of 3 Aboriginal Children within the space of three months three decades ago that continues still today. Jas explores the reality and challenge of what most of Blackfullas label walking in two worlds, and the compounding challen...

Our next #youtubepodcast guest I met when she was in #prison as a kid, she was deep in #addiction , #trauma and a #cycle of #crime . Today though, Barkaa is powerhouse artist, having just performed at the ARIAs who has crawled her way out of the dark. With so much #traumainformed #livedexpertise and insight into her #journey , this is a yarn that is not to be missed for #changemakers and #allies ....

Surviving our first year as an organisation, the highs, learnings and navigating purpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Codesign deep dive out today with KA McKercher in this Ep of the Impact Policy AU #podcast together with Sam Alderton-Johnson they unpack all things co-design. In the words of KA in this episode you'll hear about: Breaking down the meaning of co-design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nellie Pollard Wharton is a proud Kooma woman and co-founder alongside Coral Lever at First Nations Response. Nellie yarns about her work in the research world, including the complexity of 'co-design' when working with Aboriginal communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tough on Crime is a failed public policy that rears its head again and again, often around election time. That continues to see little shift in the risk or reduction of offending or recidivism. What i know, from what i have seen, lived and learned graduating with honours in  #criminology  from UNSW is that there is an epidemic of untreated  #childhoodtrauma  , undiagn...

5 years on from the Royal Commission, surviving Don Dale, the impact of childhood abuse and incarceration and advice and guidance for services working with young people with complex needs. Dylan Voller takes us on a deep dive into life post Don Dale, trauma and his healing journey. Dylan shares some critical insights into a broken system through the lens of his lived experience. We talk about abus...

Much #power in this #storytelling for #professionals and #highperformers who continue to show up everyday, still batting the darkest of demons. There is a way out, but like Osher said "you cant be what you cant see" so we hope for someone out there finds this story of #livedexperience valuable. Season 2 of the Impact Policy AU Policy Podcast drops Monday! with Osher Günsberg talking to the power o...

Both as survivors of childhood domestic and family violence we reflect on #livedexperience , Jo's advocacy work with Women's Community Shelters , purpose, values, and equity and diversity entry pathways in Salesforce. I cannot thank Jo enough for sharing space and her story with me. It was an emotional one that struck a few chords for both of us at different stages. I know it is important to share...

Katelyn is a year 11 student at International Grammar School in Sydney, she is a current HSC Aboriginal studies student and recently completed her major work on the media bias and misrepresentation of missing and murdered first nations people, her in depth and a critical piece was submitted just recently for the senate inquiry in missing and murdered First Nations people. Katelyn reflects on the s...

Nat Heath from NSW Department of Education takes us on a deep dive into Aboriginal education language revitalisation and early childhood education. We talk about Aboriginal outcomes, some challenges around complex social policy such as Closing the Gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A must watch for leaders! What a privilege to sit down with Jim again after some time to reflect on his journey. It's a deep, real and raw look into what it takes to truly transform systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoey is a trailblazer in the critical field of workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. Zoey is the founder of Spark & Co consulting and is having huge impact in inspiring staff to create more inclusive, informed and safer work spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An inspiring yarn with local legend Adam Thompson. We explore the power of giving back to community and the ingredients for authentic and impactful programming.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.