Stop violence against women

On 25 November is White Ribbon Day. Australians are invited to send a united social media message to help put a stop to violence against women.

A ‘no-consequences’ education produces unemployable graduates

Our modern education system seems to have become complicit in the business of manufacturing aspirations, no matter how delusional. Rachael Sharman says we need a shift in attitude from educational organisations, students and parents.

Privacy – It’s as good for business as it is for people

The precarious balance between sharing information versus protecting our privacy is a pressing global issue which will be explored at the upcoming Privacy@Play Summit in Sydney. Emma Hossack attempts to clear up some of the misconceptions about privacy.

Creating a good society, a better society or a more civil society?

Do we have a healthy balance between the state, the market and the community? Sociologist and activist Eva Cox says we need to work on how to restore government and community power to avoid dire consequences for our society.

Government shall weary them

It has been recently suggested that the family home should be taken into account in determining age pension entitlements. Laurence Strano says this is the last thing we need as we are already over-governed and over-regulated.

Melbourne Cup Carnival

On Tuesday, the 4th November, thousands of people will flock to the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne again for ‘the race that stops a nation’.

Random acts of kindness

Many companies and individuals would like to help their community, but don’t know how to go about it. Fi Bendall has set up Genrossity as a marketplace for peer to peer giving and receiving random acts of kindness.

New society to challenge public policy decision-making norms

The Society for Progress and Wellbeing is a movement where progress and wellbeing considerations will be just as important as financial considerations in decision making. Its Director Andrew Thornton says the Society wants to inspire like-minded people to champion this concept. 

Managing for change – how to make your future brighter, today

The world around us is constantly changing. Peter Fritz and Brad Howarth have written a book that aims to teach you how to constantly assess the future and develop skills in predicting and managing the forces of change.

Party for a cure with your pet

This month, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is raising funds again. The Foundation’s CEO, Carole Renouf, says her dog Nala is playing a central role in the fundraising efforts.

Learn to earn with Red Cross

The workplace is constantly changing and ageing workers often find themselves with skills that are no longer required. Bruce Wardley explains how the Red Cross training courses can help mature aged job seekers.

Join the debate

IQ2 hosts a live debate at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on the 28th October about “Society would flourish under female rule”.