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Change Agents
Individuals who are changing the society in which we all live
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Change Agents: Overcoming the employment stumbling block facing many migrants
We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. Resumes and cover letters are required for most job applications in Australia. But overseas, in some countries this is a less common practice. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet one woman helping refugees and immigrants navigate the Australian job market for the first time.
Change Agents: Overcoming the employment stumbling block facing many migrants
We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. Resumes and cover letters are required for most job applications in Australia. But overseas, in some countries this is a less common practice. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet one woman helping refugees and immigrants navigate the Australian job market for the first time.
08:12
19 Mar 24
Change Agents: From solitude to solidarity: the journey that led to a disability support service
We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Yasser Zaki, who runs a disability support service which has now branched out overseas and employs many people with disability.
Change Agents: From solitude to solidarity: the journey that led to a disability support service
We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Yasser Zaki, who runs a disability support service which has now branched out overseas and employs many people with disability.
08:15
5 Mar 24
Change Agents: Robyn Lambird
Robyn Lambird not only won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also became the first out non-binary person to do so. She says everyone should have access to sport, particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability
Change Agents: Robyn Lambird
Robyn Lambird not only won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also became the first out non-binary person to do so. She says everyone should have access to sport, particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability
08:13
9 Aug 22
Change Agents: Peter Dalton & Gabrielle Stacey
In this episode of Change Agents we meet two people supporting the endangered Squirrel Glider species in New South Wales.
Change Agents: Peter Dalton & Gabrielle Stacey
In this episode of Change Agents we meet two people supporting the endangered Squirrel Glider species in New South Wales.
12:35
20 Jul 22
Change Agents: Greg Mullins
Former Fire Chief Greg Mullins is using his experience to advocate for more action on climate change.
Change Agents: Greg Mullins
Former Fire Chief Greg Mullins is using his experience to advocate for more action on climate change.
13:01
13 Jul 22
Change Agents: Bijinder Dugal
In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.
Change Agents: Bijinder Dugal
In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.
09:33
29 Jun 22
Change Agents: James Spenceley
In this episode we meet Australian James Spenceley, who is risking his life delivering emergency support to war-affected Ukraine.
Change Agents: James Spenceley
In this episode we meet Australian James Spenceley, who is risking his life delivering emergency support to war-affected Ukraine.
10:12
23 Jun 22
Change Agents: Florence Drummond
Living on a mine site in rural Queensland taught Florence Drummond how to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment. But more importantly it opened her eyes to the stories of Indigenous women like herself in the industry.
Change Agents: Florence Drummond
Living on a mine site in rural Queensland taught Florence Drummond how to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment. But more importantly it opened her eyes to the stories of Indigenous women like herself in the industry.
07:38
18 Jun 22
Change Agents: Jasmine Straga
Former circus performer, entrepreneur and mum Jasmine Straga has helped relocate 300 Ukrainians fleeing their homeland - including four to Australia.
Change Agents: Jasmine Straga
Former circus performer, entrepreneur and mum Jasmine Straga has helped relocate 300 Ukrainians fleeing their homeland - including four to Australia.
09:50
7 Jun 22
Change Agents: Marina and Xuan
Marina and Xuan discuss their journey to creating an exclusive online store that only sells books written by people of colour.
Change Agents: Marina and Xuan
Marina and Xuan discuss their journey to creating an exclusive online store that only sells books written by people of colour.
07:37
1 Jun 22
Change Agents: Laura and Jordan O’Reilly
When siblings Jordan and Laura O’Reilly founded a disability support startup in 2015, they had no idea it would one day transform services for thousands of Australians.
Change Agents: Laura and Jordan O’Reilly
When siblings Jordan and Laura O’Reilly founded a disability support startup in 2015, they had no idea it would one day transform services for thousands of Australians.
08:09
24 May 22
Change Agents: Dylan Alcott
Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.
Change Agents: Dylan Alcott
Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.
07:34
26 Nov 21
Change Agents: Carla from Bankstown
Creator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.
Change Agents: Carla from Bankstown
Creator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.
09:42
12 Nov 21
Change Agents: Liesl Yearsley
She may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.
Change Agents: Liesl Yearsley
She may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.
07:57
5 Nov 21
Change Agents: Rhonda Collard-Spratt
Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.
Change Agents: Rhonda Collard-Spratt
Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.
07:34
15 Oct 21
Change Agents: Wyndam Lake
21 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.
Change Agents: Wyndam Lake
21 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.
12:49
8 Oct 21
Change Agents: Kirsty Neilson and Grace Tame
An artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.
Change Agents: Kirsty Neilson and Grace Tame
An artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.
07:36
1 Oct 21
Change Agents: Modi Depp
Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.
Change Agents: Modi Depp
Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.
06:34
24 Sep 21
Change Agents; Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.
Change Agents; Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.
08:23
17 Sep 21
Change Agents: Aram Shaabo
Aram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.
Change Agents: Aram Shaabo
Aram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.
05:29
10 Sep 21
Change Agents: Juanita and Eleni
Juanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.
Change Agents: Juanita and Eleni
Juanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.
06:45
3 Sep 21
Change Agents: Kate Pinnock
Kate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.
Change Agents: Kate Pinnock
Kate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.
13:45
27 Aug 21
Change Agents: Jas Kaur
Jas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.
Change Agents: Jas Kaur
Jas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.
06:13
20 Aug 21
Change Agents: Svetha Venkatesh
Professor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has seen her elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
Change Agents: Svetha Venkatesh
Professor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has seen her elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
08:57
13 Aug 21
Change Agents: Nido
Meet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.
Change Agents: Nido
Meet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.
05:15
6 Aug 21
Change Agents: Bashar Hanna
Bashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.
Change Agents: Bashar Hanna
Bashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.
06:02
30 Jul 21
Change Agents podcast series
SBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.
Change Agents podcast series
SBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.
00:30
28 Jul 21
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