Prof. Chris Sarra: Stronger, Smarter, Healthier - How high-expectation relationships create healthier communities

Prof. Chris Sarra: Stronger, Smarter, Healthier - How high-expectation relationships create healthier communities

Author: Our Community May 29, 2017 Duration: 45:12
Once you get a notion in your mind, it can be remarkably hard to shift it. Chris Sarra has spent his career fighting the strongly held assumptions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold about themselves, and those foisted upon them by others, in a bid to nullify their life, educational and health-limiting effects. His Stronger Smarter Institute puts into practice his belief that higher expectation relationships will create stronger, smarter classrooms – and healthier communities.

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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Duration: 1:03:51
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Magda Szubanski: Reckoning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:02
Australian legend of stage and screen, Magda Szubanki, gave a heartfelt account of her community work background, her childhood and of the important of social cohesion at the 2016 Communities in Control Conference