Best Naidoc Podcasts (2025)

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Seeking silence in a noisy world 54:35

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Today, we're taking a break from all the noise and distraction – to pay attention to the quality of silence. Why is it so precious in many of the world's spiritual traditions? And how do we find it? An artist shares her encounter with a transforming silence in Antarctica, and a Quaker shares her habits around seeking silence.…

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Toni Jordan & Louise Wallace 1:05:34

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On this episode of Book matters we have some interesting interviews for you. Kiara speaks with Melbourne author Toni Jordan about her new novel ‘Tenderfoot’ - an exquisite and bittersweet read that brings back memories of growing up in Australia in the 1970s wherein a 12-year-old girl from a family of gamblers and greyhound racers grapples with adu…

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Poetry and the complications of home with Miriam Wei Wei Lo 48:49

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When was the last time you felt at home? Was it something about the place, how people treated you, or perhaps something more internal? Award-winning poet Miriam Wei Wei Lo explores a longing for home through her poetry, and why homes can be complicated.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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LAND USE: With Michael Yiend – Wollongong’s 200 Hectares of Opportunity 25:29

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What happens when 200 hectares of industrial land becomes available for transformation? For Wollongong, it represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the region's future while honoring its past. In this compelling episode of Community Matters, Nicky sits down with Michael Yiend, Head of Property Development at BlueScope, to explore an…

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EP#150: Power and Decision Making — What Behavioural Science Reveals About Politics 57:02

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Have you ever wondered how political leaders decide which issues make it to the top of the agenda? In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke speaks with Professor Liam Smith and Dr Connor Wynn from Behaviour Works Australia to explore how politicians make high-stakes decisions under pressure and what the public sector can learn from…

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Steve Biddulph on fear, faith and masculinity today 54:04

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Anyone who has raised kids knows it's hard work. We do our best, but it can confront us with how we were raised ourselves. Steve Biddulph is one of the world's best known parenting educators, and now in retirement, Steve has been reflecting on anxiety, the value of spirituality, and the challenges of masculinity today.…

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Staycations, Storytelling, and Seeing Australia Anew | Yarns Episode 18 1:07:42

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In this warm and reflective episode of Yarns With Linda and Preston, the pair share stories about travel, rest, and rediscovering the magic in our own backyard. As holiday season approaches, they explore the pressures families face to create the “perfect” getaway and how true relaxation often comes from slowing down, connecting with people, and app…

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Medieval mystics and the climate crisis — St Francis, forest bathing and Ibn Arabi 54:05

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What do the mystics have to teach us about healing our external — and internal — landscapes?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: With Kristy Puckeridge – Everyone needs a safe place to call home 17:40

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With over 13,000 young people in NSW alone without a secure place to sleep tonight, it’s time we talked about youth homelessness and the critical lack of housing security for young people across our region. Nicky unpacks this issue with Kristy Puckeridge, Manager at Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) on this vital episode of Community Matter…

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Imagining the future — sci-fi, doomsday preppers and hope punks 54:03

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The way we imagine the future matters. Not only does it change how we feel, those feelings change how we live today — and that might just change how things actually turn out!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Life without money and the possibilities of the gift economy 54:03

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Imagine living life without money — cutting up your credit card, closing up your bank account, and finding new ways to feed and clothe yourself. On Soul Search, we examine what it might look like to step away from the cycle of getting and spending, and towards a gift economy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jessica Mansour-Nahra & Jess Kitching 1:10:46

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On Book Matters this month Janine talks to Jessica Mansour-Nahra about her gripping gothic domestic thriller "The Farm" It asks confronting questions about women's bodies, what is expected of them, and who is really in control. Then Kiara speaks with Jess Kitching about her novel "The Life Experiment" a poignant, life-affirming love story about two…

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REFUGEE SUPPORT: With Allyson Pazos – walking alongside community 31:40

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With 32% of Australia’s population born overseas Australia is truly a nation of immigrants with a strong and diverse multicultural identity. On this episode Nicky speaks with Allyson Pazos, Manager for Youth and Refugee Services at MCCI (Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra) about the important work they are doing in community supporting …

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EP#149: Leading with Curiosity: The Future of HR in the Australian Public Service 42:41

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What does it really take to lead people well in a world of constant change? In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke sits down with Jacqui Curtis, Chief Operating Officer at the ATO and Head of the APS HR Profession, and Eliza Kirkby, Managing Director at Hays, to explore how human resources in the Australian Public Service is bein…

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Big Questions in Books – Negotiating the sacred in Australian literature 54:04

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The novelist Patrick White once said yes, religion was behind all his books – but his religious and spiritual identity was far from straightforward. In the final instalment of the Big Questions in Books series we explore the (sometimes ambivalent!) Australian expressions of the sacred in literature, from Helen Garner to Tim Winton.…

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Remembering ethologist Jane Goodall, champion of hope 54:05

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The acclaimed scientist Jane Goodall has died on October 1st, at the age of 91. But Dr Goodall's legacy, along with her study of chimps, is arguably as much to do with hope – and the spiritual curiosity that underpinned her quest for hope in difficult times.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Division or Connection: Immigration, Identity & Acceptance | Yarns Episode 17 52:13

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In this thought-provoking episode of Yarns With Linda and Preston, the pair dive into the complexities of immigration, identity, and the divisions shaping Australia today. Sparked by recent news and public debate, they reflect on media narratives, political leadership, and the underlying fears that fuel division. Through their yarn, Linda and Prest…

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VETERANS HEALTH: With Lachlan Stevens – Building a “Sense of Purpose” through Community 37:44

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide that may be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. Resources and support are available and listed at the bottom of the show notes below. In this episode of Community Matters Nicky talks with Lachlan Stevens, Director Founder and Veteran, about the importance of “a sense of purpose” …

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Driving Your Network with a Relationship Framework - feat. Julia Palmer 31:06

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Laura Scott is in conversation with Julia Palmer, CEO and Founder of Relatus. Relatus help you build the Human Advantage - the relational capability to connect with purpose, influence with integrity, and invest in ecosystems that create lasting success. Find out more: http://www.adaptovate.com/ https://www.relatus.com.au/…

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EP#148: Integrity, fairness and the role of the Merit Protection Commissioner 36:39

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In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke speaks with Jamie Lowe, the Merit Protection Commissioner for the Australian Public Service and the Parliamentary Service, about how fairness, transparency and integrity are upheld across the APS. Described as the Commonwealth’s “workplace umpire,” Jamie and her office review promotion decis…

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Art, music and the ecologies that make and exceed us 54:05

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Making art and music has been an endeavour for at least as long as humans have existed, and it has the power to connect us in all kinds of ways. From the mountains of the southern Philippines to urban Melbourne, people are creating things that connect us to each other — and the transcendent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP#147: Building a data-driven Public Service 28:58

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In this episode of Work with Purpose, David Pembroke speaks with Dr David Gruen AO Australian Statistician and the inaugural head of the APS Data Profession about the transformative role data plays in the public sector. The APS Data Profession, launched in 2020, it has grown from a pilot into a thriving community of 13,500 members across Commonweal…

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Kate Halfpenny & Sinead Stubbins 1:05:18

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On Book Matters this month Sam chats to Kate Halfpenny about her memoir Boogie Wonderland, when Covid lockdowns hit Melbourne, metropolitan midlife couple Kate and Chris decide to make a sea change and move to a small coastal town to ease financial pressures and live out the beach lifestyle many of us dream of. But they didn't give much thought to …

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The ancients on life, death and the cosmos, with John Behr 54:04

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What does it mean to live a good life? According to some of the earliest Christians, the answer has a lot to do with... death! Orthodox scholar John Behr tells the stories of some of these saints and martyrs, and unpacks what they are telling us today.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Peacebuilding in Jerusalem 54:04

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Jerusalem is one of the most fraught cities on earth. It's a city that has broken the hearts, yet also inspired the hopes, of millions around the world. In the midst of conflict in and around a city that means so much to so many, how does one work for peace?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: With Jagdeep Singh – Why AI is a Game Changer for the Community Sector 37:52

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“It’s a little bit mind blowing!” says Nicky in this vital episode as she talks Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Jagdeep Singh, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Specialist. Jagdeep and Nicky take a much-needed look at the “big gap” that exists between the use of AI in the workplace and the boardroom and the guardrails, the guidance and the pol…

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How Organizations Can Fast-Track AI, Agility & Build the Workforce of the Future 25:14

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In this episode of The Backlog, host Laura Scott is joined by Alex Rebkowski to introduce ADAPTOVATE’s new vertical: Capability Uplift. They dive into our training and coaching offerings—focusing on how organizations can scale both AI and Agility to transform the way they work and deliver impact.Learn more at https://www.adaptovate.com/training-by-…

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Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint 54:04

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The world is due to have its very first millennial saint — Carlo Acutis, the 'saint in sneakers' who died at the age of 15 in 2006. He's usually depicted holding a phone or laptop, and his cause for sainthood blends the medieval and mystical with the hyper modern.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT: With Karen Burdett – Shifting the dial on employment inclusion 36:37

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On this important episode of Community Matters Nicky talks with Karen Burdett, CEO of Greenacres Disability Services, and dives into the benefits of employment inclusion and the challenges we face today as a result of Australia not keeping pace with the OECD levels of employment for people with disability. Just reaching OECD averages on disability …

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Glenn Barry on Healing, Culture & Connection | Yarns Episode 16 1:33:32

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In this heartfelt episode of Yarns with Linda and Preston, the hosts sit down with special guest Glenn Barry to share stories of culture, resilience, and healing. Glenn opens up about his personal journey, what it means to walk proudly in culture while navigating modern challenges, and the importance of connection to community and Country. Together…

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EP#146: Thinking smarter: Evidence, bias and better public decisions 50:27

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How do public servants make smart decisions when time is short and the stakes are high? In this episode, host David Pembroke is joined by two leading experts in organisational decision-making: Eric Barends, Managing Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Management, and Alessandra Capezio, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the A…

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Big Questions in Books – The Mahabharata and its epic afterlives 54:04

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In this fast-paced world where so much of our attention is focused on the now, why do complex ancient texts still speak to us? Soul Search explores the multigenerational epic, the Mahabharata.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Financial literacy educator, Nyssa Millington 59:46

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Nyssa Millington is an accredited financial counsellor with experience providing crisis services and a great interest in the potential good of broader financial education services and consumer advocacy. Nyssa has an interesting vocational history from studying and working in computer programming followed by a range of business support services thro…

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Leonie Kelsall & Matt Rogers 1:04:52

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On Book Matters today Janine chats to Adelaide writer Leonie Kelsall. We chat about her latest rural fiction novel, The path through the Coojong trees. We also talk about her writing and why she also writes under a pseudonym Courtney then chats to Victorian crime writer Matt Rogers who has self published 36 novels and how he has transitioned to bei…

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The surprising role of grass in shaping who we are 54:03

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It’s a big thought — that our story as a species is partly to do with grass. But it turns out that grasses and grasslands can play a surprising role in moulding who we are. How do we restore our relationship with native grasses, and what are some of the threats from introduced grasses like buffel?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SEXUAL HEALTH: With Tracy Lumb – It’s time to talk about Sexual Choking 34:48

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and disturbing content that may be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. Please use your discretion when deciding whether to continue listening. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, resources and support are available and listed at the bottom of …

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Fran Grant returns for a vocational chat 56:43

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Fran Grant is a Yuin woman, educator, and advocate with vocational experiences as an early childhood educator and classroom teacher and frontline roles in the airline industry. During her time in the airline industry Fran was Chair of Daramu, QANTAS' Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee network.…

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Anthony Minichiello on habits, setbacks, and the journey from Roosters captain to business leader. 19:16

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Anthony Minichiello’s journey goes far beyond rugby league. From captaining the Roosters and winning premierships to building MiniFit, he’s carried the same habits of discipline, resilience, and teamwork into business. In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, he shares how setbacks shaped his career, the routines that drive his performance, and the …

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EP#145: Voices beyond the ballot: How letters shape Australian politics 29:27

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Have you ever written to a politician? What did you hope to achieve? In this episode of Work with Purpose, guest host Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA explores the power of personal correspondence in shaping Australia's political landscape. With around 150,000 letters and emails received annually by the Prime Minister, new research is shedding light on how…

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A Palestinian doctor in Israel, on treating the human being 49:45

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What does it take to be a good doctor in an us-and-them struggle? Dr Lina Qasem Hassan is a Palestinian doctor in Israel and head of the Israeli NGO, Physicians for Human Rights. What’s it like to be a Palestinian doctor in Israel, and what do health services even look like in Gaza right now?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Introduction to Hurling, Richard Bromhead 45:35

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An introduction to the Irish sport hurling with Richard Bromhead aka Bromy who coaches a kids' team in Dublin. This conversation covers some of the history and contemporary culture of hurling and a discussion of the skills that are required to do well at hurling from an early age and beyond.By Christine Gallagher

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Kelly Rimmer - Back to Chat 2025 22:24

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Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and much-loved guest. That’s right—we’re bringing back one of our most popular authors for a return visit! Please join us as we catch up, see what’s new and dive into their stories—both on and off the …

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The science and spirituality of soil 54:04

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The Biblical phrase “from dust to dust” tells us humans were made from soil and shall return to it. And care of soil is a shared teaching among the major religions. Science too, tells us we’re connected. Yet it’s being degraded across the world, and there are warnings that 90 per cent of the planet's soil could be seriously damaged by 2050. Can we …

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NDIS THERAPY PRICING: With Alice Lans – Why early intervention is an essential investment in a child’s future 24:55

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In this episode Nicky speaks with Alice Lans the CEO of Noah’s Inclusion Services to better understand how allied health disability services support functional outcomes for children with disability. Alice is a Speech Pathologist by training and now leads a dedicated team of allied health professionals, support workers and early childhood educators …

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KCRW Music Executive Producer, Ariana Morgenstern 32:53

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Ariana Morgenstern is Executive Producer of Music at radio station KCRW in Los Angeles where she leads the station's music curation and works on live events and other special projects. Joining KCRW as a volunteer in 1983, Ariana went on to become producer of the signature music program Morning Becomes Eclectic from 1984–2015. With a commitment to p…

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EP#144: Institutional integrity amid uncertainty: Key insights from the ASPA Conference 34:05

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Hosted by IPAA National President Andrew Metcalfe, AO FIPAA, this episode of Work with Purpose explores how the public sector might manage an increasingly complex global public sector environment, while maintaining a spirit of humility and empathy in serving the community. Public administration on a global scale is facing challenges from growing ho…

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Death, ritual and what to expect when it’s your turn 54:05

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Ancient societies had some very elaborate ideas about death – from how to treat the body, to what kind of afterlife to expect. How much do those ideas influence how we think about death and the afterlife? And what are some of the ways in which our attitudes are transforming in Australia today?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bridging the Gap: Elders, Young Ones, and the Power of Connection Plus NAIDOC Reflections 1:03:20

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In this heartfelt episode of Yarns With Linda and Preston, the duo reflect on the energy and connection of NAIDOC Week celebrations and how they bring communities together like one big family reunion. They dive into the importance of life’s transitions—our rites of passage—and how sharing moments across generations, from elders to young ones, build…

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Labor and Environmental movements, Associate Professor Andy Scerri 54:33

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Andy Scerri from the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech is a Fulbright Scholar with research interests in environmental political theory and policy. Some of his research looks at the tensions that have emerged between labor movements and environmental movements, and what these tensions mean for democracy.This conversation also covers …

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EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning 31:20

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How can public sector professionals keep their skills sharp without committing to years of study? Microcredentials may be the answer. In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke speaks with Professor Deborah Blackman from UNSW Canberra and Kristen Risby from the Australian Public Service Commission about how microcredentials are trans…