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On my agenda – the importance of investing in health
Grace Davies | January 6, 2015Doctors from across the globe came together at the H20 International Health Summit late last year. Grace Davies, one of the keynote speakers, explains the influence of climate change on existing health and development issues and what she and fellow Australian medical students are doing to address this.
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Kimberley trip shows how lives are changed
Anna Green | January 6, 2015Indigenous communities across Australia are facing pressing social and financial problems. Anna Green from The Boston Consulting Group went to the Kimberley region and shares what happens when passionate and smart people work at a grass roots level and let local people lead the way.
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This is Sydney in Summer
Open Forum | January 5, 2015Every January, Sydney celebrates culture and big ideas with the Sydney Festival. From 8 to 26 January there are around 370 performances and 100 events performed by over 700 artists in more than 30 venues. The program ranges from circus and cabaret over theatre and dance to opera, classical and contemporary music.
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Looking back on 2014
Svetlana Stankovic | December 23, 2014I would like to thank you, the Open Forum community, for your support and engagement throughout the year. You are instrumental in shaping this website with your blogs, ideas and comments.
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Education is our human right!
Polly Chester | December 23, 2014On the same day that a university graduation ceremony took place in Australia, far away in Pakistan a school was stormed and 142 people executed. Polly Chester says education is a human right that we shouldn’t take for granted.
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OzHarvest – Give a little love
Lisa Dainty | December 23, 2014OzHarvest is a food rescue organisation collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering it free of charge to charities across Australia. Lisa Dainty explains how businesses can get involved.
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The power of oldness – maintaining employability after the age of 50
Sue Ellson | December 22, 2014The nature of work in Australia is changing. The type of work available has also changed. But that doesn’t mean you are unemployable once you are over 50. Sue Ellson has 10 tips that could help you secure your future.
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Read about GAP’s Education Summit
Open Forum | December 20, 2014Education in Australia took center stage at the 5th National Economic Review held at NSW Parliament House in Sydney on 18 and 19 September 2014.
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Why all education matters to us
Prof. James Guthrie | December 18, 2014Federal ministers, policy makers, CEOs and academics recently gathered to discuss the current state and future of Australian education. James Guthrie summarises what happened at this year’s GAP summit.
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Terrorists do not belong to any religion
Recep Dogan | December 18, 2014Muslim scholar Dr Recep Dogan condemns the siege in Martin Place, Sydney, that ended in tragedy. He hopes that Australians of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds will be able to come together and engage in a dialogue of love and mutual understanding.
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Giving new life to old tech at Christmas
Brad Gray | December 18, 2014Christmas is around the corner, a time to get together and eat and drink and exchange… stuff. Brad Gray from Planet Ark has some practical tips on how to lessen the environmental impact.
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Make a commitment
editor | December 12, 2014In the festive season Australians buy more, travel more and eat more than at any other time of the year. This can take a strain not only on our wallets, but also on the environment. Planet Ark again has the 12 dos of Christmas to inspire Aussies to celebrate a Christmas with more joy and less waste.
