Episodes
Dive into the world of impact with our latest episode featuring Viv Harvey-Wong, an International Programs Manager for UNICEF Australia. Join us as Viv unveils the incredible strides being made in gender equality and education through UNICEF’s innovative programs. From sports for development to child protection and preventing child marriage, Viv sheds light on the crucial initiatives shaping a better future for children in countries such as Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and Burundi. In this...
Published 01/31/24
Published 01/31/24
Up & Over is dedicated to empowering people who have a disability by providing a supportive community where they can explore new opportunities and pursue their dreams. In this episode we were fortunate enough to speak to Christian Barwell, the CEO of Up & Over. Up & Over provides fun social groups, valuable upskill programs, and opportunities for travel. Their trips have included interstate travel and amazing overseas trips in Canada, Singapore, Fiji and more! Visit...
Published 12/06/23
In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking to Nic, a co-founder of Orange Sky who was nominated as the 2016 Young Australian of the Year. Nic and his best mate built their first van in 2014. They created the world’s first free mobile laundry and shower service for people experiencing homelessness. From small beginnings, over the past eight years Orange Sky has grown to 56 services and has helped thousands of people experiencing homelessness. Nic speaks of the passion driving the...
Published 11/21/23
The Executive Director, Liz McRae joined us to speak about the incredible work of their disability clinic in Fallujah. The clinic provides support to children with a wide variety of disabilities, from mild to severe. Common conditions include paralysis, severe autism spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, birth defects, and disabilities as a result of injury. The disability clinic provides general health consultations, physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and more....
Published 11/12/23
In this episode we speak to Sam about his time volunteering at the City of Goodness in Ukraine during the war. The City of Goodness is an orphanage, and a shelter for mothers and their children. The war in Ukraine is ongoing but this foundation continues to provide lifesaving support. The war has resulted in shells hitting children’s hospitals, kindergartens, schools, and residential buildings. Civilians are hiding in basements, subways and bomb shelters. The City of Goodness accepts women...
Published 10/15/23