Julie was a union delegate in the catering section of a large public hospital where she worked for 20+years. In that time she never worried about job security. Now in the era of privatisation her colleagues will not enjoy that same security. It is alarming that even though the pandemic has exposed the risks involved in casualised and privatised workplaces no lessons have been learned, privatisation is still on the…
The Adelaide South West Community Centre opened to the public in 2005 in leased premises in Sturt Street after considerable behind-the-scenes work by local residents and Council. Since 2005 it has become the central hub for strengthening the local community. The property changed hands in 2018 and the Council secured two extensions to the lease. In February 2021 the owner will take possession of the premises and although Council resolved…
Dr David Faber gives some fascinating insights on where we are placed from a historical perspective for a cultural R-evolution.
Greg is a well known local identity, his resume includes numerous executive positions in South Australia, currently the CEO of the History Trust of SA. Most people would remember him as the founder and Chairman of the Adelaide Festival of Ideas and former co-owner and managing director of Imprints Booksellers. In part 1 of this interview he talks about his vision for a sustainable inclusive future In part 2…
This second interview with Gabie was conducted on the land of the Kaurna people and it captures this unique moment in time hopefully coming out of the pandemic. Gabie talks about the 10 week iso on line sessions she hosted and where to from there. It will be very interesting to look back on in a few months. She also promotes Stephanie Kelton’s book the Deficit Myth and the plan…
This interview with Mark took place on Kaurna land, sovereignty never ceded. The pandemic is forcing the world to change its behaviour and it’s waking us up to the fact that what we had before was just a story and that we are quite capable of writing a new one. And we absolutely need to write a new one. It is really important that we build on the…
here we have chief chook Moira Were (pictured) talking about why she set up Chooks, what it stands for and how you can help celebrate the upcoming 3rd birthday. What a success story!
We respect and acknowledge the Kaurna peoples’ custodianship of this land. This 2 part recording was done at Christie Walk some years ago. Elder Uncle Lewis O’Brien gives a fascinating insight into ‘the old ways’ of knowing and understanding about the importance of fire, the land and waterways. There is some annoying shuffling sounds in the beginning as people make themselves comfortable but what he says is gold.
This interview took place on Kaurna land, we acknowledge, sovereignty never ceded. A fascinating talk with Gabie Bond from Getup and Steven Hail, an economist from Adelaide University. There are so many nuances here you really have to listen.
Part one Andrew of Andrew Rogers Industrial Design (ARID) outlines his company’s creativity and capacity to adapt to quickly produce what is so desperately needed all around the world, PPE. He is demonstrating the Ned’s head shield in the photo. Part two Andrew talks about some of the things Australia could do to become more self sufficient and to encourage innovation
