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Why should we care about ethical consumerism?
Everyday purchases that make the world a better place!
Our buying power can do more for good than our charitable giving says Adam McCurdie, founder and CEO of Humanitix, and he says that by transforming our buying power into firepower, we can all make a genuine social impact for good.
In this Helping Hands panel discussion, Adam is joined by Prof. Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation; and Jess Moore, CEO of Social Enterprise Australia, to talk about ethical consumerism, and the role we can all play in helping to make the world a better place.
Community Connection and Purpose
Purpose - The key to a thriving community.
“Your entire life depends on the quality of the community or communities you associate yourself with and create,” says Adam McCurdie, founder and CEO of Humanitix.
Community connection is important to humanity. It is at the centre of every thriving society and civilisation around the world, and provides a framework for understanding, belonging, culture and identity.
In this Helping Hands panel discussion, Adam McCurdie is joined by Mike Gore, founder and CEO of Charitabl.; and Prof. Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, to discuss community connection and purpose.
Generosity with time
Unravelling the meaning of time well spent
“We need to see time as like gold,” says Amanda Rose, founder of Entrepreneurial and Small Business Women Australia.
Time is a precious commodity. Each day, humans all around the planet are gifted the same amount of time. How do we get to the end of a day and, eventually, to the end of our lifetime, and know that we’ve spent our gift of time well?
What is a social enterprise?
Social enterprise - a catalyst for public good
In this Helping Hands panel discussion, Jess Moore, CEO of Social Enterprise Australia; Adam McCurdie, founder of Humanitix; and Prof. Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation; discuss social enterprise, and explain why this business model has the potential for positive impact both in our local communities and in the lives of the less fortunate.
“Social enterprise is a business for good,” explains Jess. “They trade like any other business but exist specifically to make the world a better place. Two things about them are essential; they put people and planet first and they trade to do this.”
What does it mean to be successful?
What does it mean to be successful?
Many people aspire to be successful without first defining what success means to them, and how to achieve it.
The definition of success varies from person to person, and there are often many factors that come into play when defining what success looks like for different people.
In this Helping Hands panel discussion, Amanda Rose, business mentor and entrepreneur; Jon Owen, CEO of Wayside Chapel; and Jenny Blok, Aged Care chaplain; talk about success, and show that one size does not fit all!
Motivating Young People
The Impact of Cheering on Young People
The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family.
Whether the pressures from the people around them, their social media feeds, or self imposed, the fast paced nature of modern life juxtaposed with the slower pace of emotional, physical, social and spiritual development can impact a young person's desire to reach their potential.
Different Types of Families
Finding family outside the box
“The notion of family”, says Mike Gore from Charitabl., “is incredibly fluid. It’s always changing.”
Mike has a unique family story. Born in India and adopted at six months old by an Australian family, he was a 'dark skinned kid' who grew up in one of the whitest neighbourhoods in Sydney. He is joined by Emmylou Brasser, from the Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Services, and by Brett Ryan, from Focus on the Family Australia, to explore exactly what family is and where to find it.
Charitable giving and generosity
For the love of humanity
“Generosity is about giving," says Kristy Muir, the CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, "and giving is a love of humanity."
On this Helping Hands panel discussion, Kristy Muir, Adam McCurdie and Mike Gore discuss Charitable Giving and Generosity.
The benefits of volunteering
The joy of being selfish for good
“There is a deep, deep value in being good for nothing,” quips Jon Owen, CEO of Wayside Chapel, when talking about volunteers.
Speaking on Helping Hands, Jon says volunteers gift an estimated $1.5 million worth of waged time to Wayside Chapel, and without them, the Chapel would not able to break even. The volunteer workforce at Wayside Chapel cover 250 shifts each week, and ensure their doors stay open.
The DNA of a Purpose-led Business
The DNA of a Purpose-led Business
A purpose-led business balances profit and purpose in a way that allows the business to grow while making a positive impact.
On Helping Hands, founder and CEO of Pro Purpose, Alana Nicholls; mental health expert and founding board member of R U OK?, Graeme Cowan; and CEO and chief storyteller of the ImpactInstitute, Mark Jones; reveal the clear indicators we can all use to identify a purpose-led business.
Mother's Day
Celebrating Aussie Mums
The role of a mum is unique, says Emmylou Brasser, from the Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Services.
Emmylou, and other case workers and social workers, support young people to learn life skills and assist with other practical needs but, she says, she would never presume to replace the relationship a young person has with their mum, no matter how complex it is.
Creating caring environments for young people
Enabling Kids to Thrive
The environments we create for young people and children to rest, play and learn can hinder, or help them to thrive.
This week, we discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for children and young people, and identify the three main environments in which kids spend the majority of their time – at home, online and at school.
What does it mean for business to be more socially aware?
The business of changing the world
Socially aware businesses have an incredible impact on society as they tackle environmental and social issues, in addition to providing employment and making a profit.
They exist to benefit themselves, their customers, their social cause, and the economy, but what does it look like for a business to be socially aware in practical terms?
ANZAC Day
The ANZAC Spirit is Inspiring Aussies to Soldier On!
The importance of ANZAC Day is one of the few days in our national calendar that all Australians can agree on. It’s a day when we reflect on the sacrifices of those who paved the way for the freedoms that we enjoy, and celebrate their legacy.
The art of selflessness
Have we lost the ability to be selfless?
In the modern world of ‘you do you’ have we lost the ability to be selfless? Like any art form or ability, selflessness is a skill that can be learned and practiced. So, how and when should we practice the art of selflessness and why should we bother?
