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Dine out and help out
Adam Robinson | December 4, 2015Leading up to the festive season many of us are out celebrating with collegues, friends and loved ones. Adam Robinson from StreetSmart Australia suggests to add just a small donation to our restaurant bill and help those in need.
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Rediscovering local businesses
Mary Morgan | December 4, 2015In many parts of Australia big corporations have all but swallowed up local shops. Mary Morgan hopes that small business will again become an integral part of the community which will in turn boost local economy and jobs.
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Transforming our economy from innovation to collaboration
Angus M Robinson | December 4, 2015Today Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, released a major innovation statement. Angus M Robinson reflects on the history of reviews over the years and suggests how we might get it right this time.
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Cyber Rap: Innovation Celebration Across the Nation
Peter Carter | December 4, 2015Since Malcolm Turnbull has become Prime Minister, innovation has become the buzzword in Australia. Peter Carter from Data61 joins the hype in style.
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Empowering people of all abilities
John Walsh AM | December 2, 2015The 3rd of December is the International Day of People with Disability. This year's Patron of the day, John Walsh AM, says the NDIS can support greater independence for people of all abilities while returning an economic benefit to Australia.
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How Australia stifles innovation by its desire for consensus
Graham Thorburn | December 2, 2015With a culture that values consensus above all else Australia is a cosy place to live, but it can be toxic for creativity, a close cousin of innovation. Join Graham Thorburn on the search for clues to what is needed to make Australia a truly innovative society.
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We need a disability abuse Royal Commission
Craig Wallace | December 1, 2015A Senate report has recommended a Royal Commission into Violence against People with Disability. Craig Wallace says the abuse being perpetrated on some of the most vulnerable people imaginable, often by those institutions meant to care for them, needs to stop.
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Consumer driven companies should look to the human need for connection
Michelle Dixon | November 30, 2015When technology connects people in a way that enables real interpersonal relationships, it has vast potential to increase happiness. Michelle Dixon takes us on a journey from connection over collaboration to community.
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A great time to be involved in science
Ken Silburn | November 30, 2015Dr Ken Silburn recently won the Prime Minister’s science prize for excellence in teaching. To kick off our Innovation forum, he explains why we need to promote a STEM curriculum at our schools.
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Has innovation finally turned a corner in Australia?
David Coleman | November 30, 2015The economic zeitgeist in favour of innovation is being supported at the highest levels of government. David Coleman is optimistic that Australia is creating the right conditions for innovation to flourish.
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Australian’s political view on climate change still far behind the ball
Greg Mueller | November 27, 2015As our Climate Change forum comes to an end we hear from Gregory Mueller, who’s undertaking a Bachelor of Environment degree. Despite moments of despair that nobody cares what is going on, he still sees a glimpse of hope for a better future.
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Autism, choice and control under the NDIS
Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro | November 27, 2015The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an opportunity for people with Autism to speak out and secure the support they need to live their life and to attain their goals. Nancy Sadka explains how funding under the NDIS is shaped with a person-centered plan.
