Dr Rebecca Huntley: Still Lucky - Why you should feel optimistic about Australia and its people

Dr Rebecca Huntley: Still Lucky - Why you should feel optimistic about Australia and its people

Author: Our Community May 29, 2017 Duration: 18:10
At a time when politics seems increasingly negative and our society hopelessly divided, Rebecca Huntley believes we’re more fortunate than we think, and have more in common than we know. While many of our politicians are becoming more conservative, both in their policies and their ambitions for the country, the Australian people – almost all of us – want to see real social change, she says. We are more generous and more progressive, and more alike, than we think we are – and we are better than our day-to-day political discourse would suggest.

There’s a powerful conversation happening in towns and suburbs across Australia, driven by people who are rolling up their sleeves to make real change. Communities in Control captures that energy and brings it directly to you. Born from a vibrant social movement that gathers hundreds of community sector workers, volunteers, and supporters each year, this podcast extends the dialogue far beyond the conference room. You’ll hear from the organizers, advocates, and everyday citizens who are on the ground, exchanging practical strategies and debating the best ways to build inclusion. Each episode feels like a candid discussion among peers, focused on turning ideas into action. The movement is all about transforming communities into thriving places for everyone, and this audio series lets you listen in on how that work gets done. Presented by Our Community, the podcast serves as both a source of inspiration and a practical toolkit, offering stories that recharge your drive and demonstrate what’s possible when people come together. It’s for anyone interested in the mechanics of social good, from government and non-profit professionals to passionate volunteers looking to deepen their impact. Tune in for genuine voices and honest talks about the challenges and triumphs of taking control, one community at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Professor Kristy Muir – Understanding the Social Progress Index [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
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SPECIAL EDITION: 2019 Conference Highlights Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:59
Here's a special compilation of highlights from the 2019 Communities in Control conference, recorded by conference convenors Our Community and produced for radio, and reproduced here with permission, by Community Radio N…
SPECIAL EDITION: 2019 Conference Highlights Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:59
Here's a special compilation of highlights from the 2019 Communities in Control conference, recorded by conference convenors Our Community and produced for radio, and reproduced here with permission, by Community Radio N…
SPECIAL EDITION: 2019 Conference Highlights Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Here's a special compilation of highlights from the 2019 Communities in Control conference, recorded by conference convenors Our Community and produced for radio, and reproduced here with permission, by Community Radio N…