Category: Podcasts

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

reflections from Irene Gale, an anti apartheid activist

This is the beginning of several stories, an assortment of anecdotes, emails and other recordings and readings that provide a brief insight into the anti-apartheid actions in Australia and New Zealand. Here Irene Gale, AM talks about her long- term relationship and combined activism with her dear South African friend Phyllis Naidoo. Irene and son Roger Gale Roger Gale, son of Irene and Jim Gale both renowned anti-apartheid activists, gives…

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

round the bend co-op

  It was a sheer fluke that Michael (also a resident of Christie Walk) and I bumped into Zainil and Michael but it was serendipitous that we did. Have a listen to their passion when talking about their home.”We aim to cooperatively live on and manage the land to protect, conserve and enjoy its indigenous nature.” But why “round the bend” We are part of the Bend of Islands community –…

Posted on: January 9, 2020 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

FASCINATING REFLECTIONS FROM A LIFE COACH

Carol Omer is an artist and certified Life Coach who specialises in women’s empowerment, change management and creating peace after domestic violence .She was a founding member of EarthSong Aboriginal Healing Pathways Foundation and former board member of Nunga Mi:Minars Aboriginal Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Shelter. Carol recognises the crucial role of the expertise, wisdom and authority of the First People of Australia as core to our capacity develop…

Posted on: January 7, 2020 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

Sam Scammell on what it means to promote a future in which regeneration is the key

With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer and as a senior executive for major Australian companies, Sam now provides business mentoring and business development services to a number of organisations. Sam brings his diverse career experience and specialist expertise in the areas of law, governance and compliance to boards and community groups. His interests also include co-operative models and working toward a more circular economy promoting a regenerative,…

Posted on: January 6, 2020 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

Edward Wilby

Ed has dedicated much of his life to sustainable development and to create an environment that nurtures both the people, plants and creatures that live on the land and the land itself. Here he answers the question of what a sustainable inclusive looks like to him

Posted on: November 18, 2019 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

towards an alternative future

  Nilmini and Steven have visited Adelaide on numerous occasions and they are always a source of inspiration. In this 2 part interview they talk about a whole range of possibilities towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Steven and Nilmini are mobile town planners who have lived and worked nomadically from their motorhome for more than 4 years. They are keen to change the current paradigm for land management…

Posted on: October 23, 2019 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

The Darwin to Adelaide Solar car race

Julie Conway, Kirsty Martinsen and I were admiring the view from my new Christie Walk apartment when Tom Wright Julie’s nephew called to say he was on his way up. Tom had just the day before arrived in Adelaide after a gruelling but exciting solar car race. Tom and his team got in 2nd place and received line honours for their category. He had so many stories to tell I…

Posted on: August 20, 2019 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

Hearts with Angelena and Liam

Angelena Harridine Buckskin set up HEARTS (Health, Education, Arts, Resources and Training) some time ago and she has lately teamed up with Liam Clancy a Consultant in the Community Services Sector and NDIS Consultant and by working together through HEARTS they show what can be done. This is part 1 of an interview that is all about people working together.

Posted on: July 15, 2019 Posted by: Sue Gilbey Comments: 0

A throwaway planet

Damon has painted and thrown away thousands of little planets. How many will it take? A fabulous artistic metaphor. I talk to Damon here about why he is so passionate about this