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This October is Buy Nothing New Month, a global movement for collective, conscientious consumption. It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines).

A Vision for Australia – Part 1

Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. In this first of three blogs Peter Fritz, Chairman of GAP, stresses the importance of incentives and innovation.

20 bars, 20 talks, 1 night

On 20 October, Sydney is Raising the Bar. Have a drink and listen to academics discussing a broad range of topics, as 20 pubs around the city will be transformed into classrooms for one night.

The seventy percent

70 % of workers worldwide say they feel disengaged in their jobs. Leah Sparkes shares a useful resource for leaders to help turn this around.

Step up and stand out

Emotions influence how you use your voice, body language and energy and the ways in which you connect to others. Mariette Rups-Donnelly has some tips how to present yourself in the best possible way.

Introducing the GAP Jobs Summit

Global Access Partners (GAP) holds its 6th Annual Growth Summit in NSW Parliament House to discuss the future of jobs. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-founder and Managing Director of GAP, delivered the introduction.

Appeal to help end the heartache of Australia’s No.1 killer

The Heart Foundation is running its yearly Big Heart Appeal. The National CEO of the Heart Foundation Mary Barry says investing in cardiovascular research is one of the best ways to fight heart disease.

Let them in now!

A positive image of Germany dominates the media as desperate Syrian asylum seekers are streaming into the country. Antje Missbach says while  Germany is congratulating itself on its newly adopted kind-heartedness, the next weeks and months will show whether the friendly receptions on the train stations will persist.

Why patient centricity is a myth

Most health care for people with chronic conditions happens in the community, not with any clinician. Michael Gill, founder of Dragon Claw, says we need to encourage care-coordination and self-care.

5 tips to running a more secure computer

What does computer security have to do with being thrown out of a hotel after a party? James Hunter makes it easy to understand why keeping your computer safe is important.

The new skills you’ll need to land a not-for-profit job in the future

The not-for-profit sector is the fastest growing part of the Australian economy. Michael Cebon, founder and CEO of EthicalJobs.com.au, explains where the jobs will come from in the future and what skills you’ll need to do them.

Hanging on in quiet desperation

In Britain, over 100 MPs are already practicing mindfulness, and the concept is currently being rolled out to the 2,000 staff in parliament. Leah Sparkes is hopeful that Canberra is listening.