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Cara Oliver shares insights on communication that begins with listening, meets people where they are, and finds shared purpose between personal concerns and global questions. A conversation about building understanding, opening possibilities and inspiring action.

When a mum is taken into custody, someone often needs to step in and care for her children. In this episode, we explore a program supporting these unexpected carers as they take on new responsibilities and help children navigate a difficult time.

Matt Glover, therapist and founder of Forest Therapy Victoria, explores the healing power of reconnecting with nature - and how time outdoors can support therapy, improve our health and wellbeing, and create space to breathe, reflect and reconnect with ourselves.

Community leader Colleen Hughson shares what it means to tackle marine debris on a coastline where the burden has fallen on a small group of incredible volunteers - and how we consider and care for those volunteers.

Jodie Hill, CEO of Women's Health & Wellbeing Barwon South West speaks about a new community-informed image library that challenges assumptions and celebrates the diversity of local communities.

Innovation meets tradition in this thought-provoking episode with Kushboo Gupta. Discover how mechanical elephants are helping communities celebrate cultural heritage while creating a safer, kinder future for both people and elephants.

From survivor to changemaker, Johanna Baynton-Smith epitomises how courage, healing and strength can transform lived experience into powerful advocacy.

Part 2 of Emily's conversation with Donna Burns — First Nations leader, nurse and advisor — on what it truly means to be “All In” for reconciliation, and why the connections between culture, health and climate cannot be separated.

Donna Burns — First Nations leader, nurse and advisor — on what it truly means to be “All In” for reconciliation, and why the connections between culture, health and climate cannot be separated.

A groundbreaking conversation with a researcher pioneering new technology that could help end the global exploitation of donkeys — protecting both animals and the communities whose livelihoods depend on them.

Mitch Nivalis - photographer, filmmaker and advocate - on the quiet but powerful role images play in shaping who we believe we are, and who we believe we can become.

Phil Pettingill shares his experience establishing a Men's Shed - a place where people show up exactly as they are….and keep coming back.

Yesha, founder of After, shares her inspiring journey forging a new path to tackle textile waste with innovative solutions that keep end-of-life clothing out of landfill.

Diana Gibson on what it takes to establish a repair cafe - and the learnings, objects and people encountered along the way!

Millions of tonnes of fruit go to waste each year in Australia. But the grassroots initiative Fruit Rescue, is determined to change that! Courtney Mathew shares the story of how a simple idea has grown into a powerful community effort to redistribute food, reduce landfill and connect people.

Kim Loo speaks with deep knowledge and passion about the systems that stand in the way of good health, the small steps we can all take to strengthen our wellbeing while supporting the planet, and why she even brings a bucket along to every dinner.

Kate Darmanin shares the powerful and deeply inspiring story of an entire community that rallied behind students in urgent need of a new school - transforming determination into action, and proving just what’s possible when people come together.

Kate Darmanin shares the powerful and deeply inspiring story of an entire community that rallied behind students in urgent need of a new school - transforming determination into action, and proving just what’s possible when people come together.

Carli Reeve shares her journey from an idea sparked by a love for nature to an ever-expanding project that has seen thousands of trees already restored to local habitats, and a passionate community of people determined to see many thousands more. Carli exemplifies what happens when everyday people realise they have the power to restore the places they love.

Yuri Fernandes Lima - one of Brazil’s leading animal law advocates - on exposing the truth behind product labels, turning research into legislative action, and why consumers deserve to see what’s hidden.

Gajender Shama - a master at influencing the national agenda - on driving nation-wide change, and the delicate art of diplomacy.

Mitzi Goldman - CEO of Documentary Australia - on the power of storytelling for impact, change makers and film makers unite, and what we need to get right.

Dilnaz Billimoria - a steadfast advocate for human rights - on igniting the flame in each of us and on making change against all odds.

Host Emily Reeves speaks with Jessica Medcalf, Animal Welfare in Textiles Programme Lead at Four Paws International.

Jessica is a champion for the millions of animals used in the fashion industry and a great advocate for alternatives to animal derived materials. They discuss ways to drive corporate change, the battle to end the live export of Australian animals, humane and sustainable fashion, the power of partnership and the value of unlikely allies!