Australian Youth

Young people identified alcohol and drugs, equity and discrimination, and the economy and financial matters as some of the most important issues in Australia today.

Can reflecting on the past help to design a better future?

How can we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace? With her “Beyond Bias” training group, Ilana McCorquodale from the Sydney Jewish Museum uses history as a gateway to teach and inspire.

ANZACs and sports stars: Room for both?

Heroes come in many shapes and forms – on the sporting field, in emergency services, the general community and of course the military. For this year’s ANZAC Day Brigadier Tim Hanna says there is room in our society to respect the courage and determination of our forebears as well as that of today’s sports stars.

Who needs the anti-social grip of gambling?

Gambling hopefuls are often prepared to venture big sums in the pursuit of a fortune the easy way – with sometimes tragic consequences. Leicester Warburton wonders how so many people can refuse to believe a mathematical fact.

Your heritage… pass it on!

Australian Heritage Week runs from Saturday 16 April to Sunday 24 April. It is an annual event for Australians to join together and celebrate our unique and special heritage. All communities are encouraged to get involved by hosting a variety of activities to feature your local heritage to our nation.

Crafting a Culture: The importance of cultural fit when hiring staff

Skills can be taught but culture fit can't. Christine Khor explains why it's so important to be clear about your company's values and culture.

Give Harmony A Chance – Finding Your Peace Within

Today is Harmony Day, which is all about cultural diversity, inclusiveness a sense of belonging for everyone. Sue Ellson says a good start to live harmoniously as a society is to be a little kinder to ourselves and be grateful for what we have.

Feedback is broken – and training is not enough to make change and shift cultures

Changing habits in an organisation does not happen overnight. Training programs are a good start, but how do we implement and sustain what we’ve learnt? Georgia Murch shares six steps to drive and maintain change.

Misogyny and male condescension alive and well

At the next party you attend, observe a few couples in their interactions. Notice anything? Rose Stanley does, over and over again.

Australian Expatriates could Advance Australia Fair on Australia Day

Are you an Australian living abroad? If you want to enjoy some Aussie traditions this Australia Day, Sue Ellson has a list of events for you. She also explains how Australia could benefit from an improved exchange of knowledge, skills and networks with expatriates.

Forever Young – A Vision for Australia

Everyone will have a different vision for Australia. This is one. 

Celebrate your way

Whether you are having a picnic with your family, a barbeque with friends in the backyard or follow the Australian of the Year awards, Australia Day on 26 January is an occasion to come together to celebrate what’s great about Australia, to be proud of what we have achieved as a nation while not forgetting our shortcomings.