ForumPosts – Page 2 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Housing affordability https://www.openforum.com.au/housingaffordability/ https://www.openforum.com.au/housingaffordability/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:50 +0000 http://www.openforum.com.au/?post_type=forumpost&p=9773 Housing affordability is one of the most important issues for the future of NSW. Leave a comment and give us your views on this crucial topic. We want your input! Comments closed midday Thursday 8 June 2017. Thank you for your support!

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Leadership https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/leadership/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/leadership/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 02:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/leadership/ In the last year we’ve had some significant changes in leadership on a political level. A certain leadership style can inspire and unite or polarise and divide. So what does it mean to be a good leader?

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Productive Ageing https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/productive-ageing-2/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/productive-ageing-2/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/productive-ageing-2/ In 1970, only 8% of Australians were older than 64. In 2050, it'll be almost a quarter. Pension age is increasing, but this still lags behind growing life expectancy. So why aren't we employing Australia's mature citizens?

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Early Childhood Education https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/early-childhood-education/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/early-childhood-education/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/early-childhood-education/ Researchers believe that preschool is a critical period to expand the educational equity and opportunity of children by giving them a strong start. When is the right time to get kids “school ready”?

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Spaces of Australian Innovation https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/spaces-of-australian-innovation/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/spaces-of-australian-innovation/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/spaces-of-australian-innovation/ Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull revealed his innovation statement, calling for an 'ideas boom' with a funding package of almost $1.1 billion. What has happened since then?

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Philanthropy https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/philanthropy/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/philanthropy/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/philanthropy/ Australia is making a strong effort for its philanthropies. But how can we build a national culture of philanthropy where giving is intrinsic to the fabric of our families and the wider community?

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Disruption economy https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/disruption-economy/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/disruption-economy/#respond Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/disruption-economy/ Disruption is happening to everyone – to you, your organisation, every person on the planet. But the term is being overused, so is disruption becoming a victim of its own success?

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Innovation https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/innovation/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/innovation/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/innovation/ As the rest of the world speeds ahead in the innovation sector, how can we keep up, and what can we learn from other countries to lift Australia’s performance?

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Climate Change https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/climate-change/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/climate-change/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/climate-change/ Leading up to the Climate Change Conference in Paris in December, we will discuss developments in Australia and worldwide. What are the economic opportunities in the fight against global warming?

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The Future of Jobs https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/the-future-of-jobs/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/the-future-of-jobs/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:34:26 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/the-future-of-jobs/ Current trends and disruptions will shape the future of our jobs. What challenges and opportunities do we face as individuals, employers, education providers and policy makers?

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Australia’s health https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/australias-health-2/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/australias-health-2/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/australias-health-2/ The government has committed to a new e-health system, bringing the information management of our health data into the 21st century. Can myHealth lead to savings of billions of dollars as forecast by some?

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Vision for Australia https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/vision-for-australia-featured-forum/ https://www.openforum.com.au/forums/vision-for-australia-featured-forum/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/forum/vision-for-australia-featured-forum/ Today we are reaching out to every Australian as we embark on a major initiative to create a narrative and execute a vision for Australia.

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