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What Can We Do?

 Samuham Media

The world might seem like a scary place right now, but it is important to remember that there is a lot of good happening around us. In this podcast, host Prema Menon speaks to social enterprises, charities, not for profits and committed individuals who are all working tirelessly to make this world a kinder, more compassionate and equal place to live in.

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Non Profit Non-Profit Business Community Society & Culture Documentary
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
45
Years Active
2019 - 2022
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A grassroots solution for the small plastic problem - Tim Miller, Lids4Kids

A grassroots solution for the small plastic problem - Tim Miller, Lids4Kids

The Lids4Kids grass roots movement has stepped in to solve the small plastic problem in Australia.

Lids4Kids Australia was founded as a grass-roots 100% volunteer project in May 2019 by Tim Miller, a …
00:23:09  |   Tue 22 Mar 2022
Play spaces for all abilities - Justine Perkins, Touched by Olivia

Play spaces for all abilities - Justine Perkins, Touched by Olivia

Play spaces for all abilities should exist at the heart of neighbourhoods.

The Touched by Olivia Foundation was founded by Justine and John Perkins after they tragically lost their baby daughter, Oliv…
00:33:03  |   Tue 15 Mar 2022
A sustainable future through co-operatives - Molly Kendall, The Co-op Federation.

A sustainable future through co-operatives - Molly Kendall, The Co-op Federation.

The time we live in presents an excellent opportunity for the future of co-operatives. COVID-19 has laid bare the failures of the current globalised capitalist system, which the co-operative model is…
00:26:30  |   Tue 08 Mar 2022
Inclusive outdoor recreation in South East Queensland - Mathew Townsend, Nature Freedom

Inclusive outdoor recreation in South East Queensland - Mathew Townsend, Nature Freedom

Outdoor recreation has been a welcome respite for many, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, however more needs to be done to make these spaces inclusive.

Mathew Townsend founded Nature Freedom i…

00:21:39  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
Empowering Australian seniors through technology - Nan Bosler AM, ASCCA

Empowering Australian seniors through technology - Nan Bosler AM, ASCCA

Australian Seniors are learning to use technology in safe and conducive environments through the help of community run computer clubs, supported by Australian Seniors Computer Club Association. Nan B…
00:24:27  |   Tue 22 Feb 2022
Economic equity and inclusive leadership for women- Sahera Sumar, Worldwide Sheroes

Economic equity and inclusive leadership for women- Sahera Sumar, Worldwide Sheroes

Sahera Sumar is the Founder and Director of Worldwide Sheroes, a social enterprise that brings together a community of mentors and leaders to foster the next generation of female leaders. Sahera is a…
00:29:10  |   Tue 15 Feb 2022
Narrowing the digital gap in North Eastern Sri Lanka - Sujan Selven, Upcycled Tech

Narrowing the digital gap in North Eastern Sri Lanka - Sujan Selven, Upcycled Tech

The North Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka have lower digital literacy levels, compared to the rest of Sri Lanka, and its neighbours.

Sujan Selven is the Founder & CEO of Upcycled Tech, a not-for-profit…
00:27:49  |   Tue 08 Feb 2022
Mental health information for the Tamil community - Poonkulali Govintharajah, Thadam

Mental health information for the Tamil community - Poonkulali Govintharajah, Thadam

In 2021, Poonkulali Govintharajah formed Thadam to build mental health literacy within the Sri Lankan Tamil Australian community.

Poonkulali Govintharajah is a Sri Lankan Tamil psychologist, a member …
00:30:27  |   Tue 01 Feb 2022
From social housing to home ownership in Australia - Stephen Woodlands, Head Start Homes

From social housing to home ownership in Australia - Stephen Woodlands, Head Start Homes

As the waiting lists for social housing grows in Australia, many who are reliant on the system cannot navigate themselves out of it.

Stephen Woodlands is the Founder and Managing Director of Head Sta…
00:30:00  |   Wed 26 Jan 2022
Moving the needle on racism conversations - Gloria Tabi, Everyday Inclusion

Moving the needle on racism conversations - Gloria Tabi, Everyday Inclusion

Gloria Tabi is an Author and the CEO of Everyday Inclusion. Gloria’s research specialises in Social Analysis on Race, Social Inequalities and Anti-Racism. As a Black African-Australian woman, Gloria …

00:31:10  |   Tue 18 Jan 2022
Career roadmaps for individuals who face barriers to long-term success - Tinai Colawai, knext Career Design

Career roadmaps for individuals who face barriers to long-term success - Tinai Colawai, knext Career Design

Tinai Colawai is the Founder & Director of knext Career Design – a social impact company with a mission to enable people of colour achieve long-term career success. Before launching her business in e…

00:29:37  |   Tue 11 Jan 2022
Leading community youth - Zahra Bayani, 2021 Young Citizen of the Year, City of Salisbury

Leading community youth - Zahra Bayani, 2021 Young Citizen of the Year, City of Salisbury

Zahra Bayani is has done a lot for her community, since she arrived in Adelaide in 2017. Zahra is currently studying Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours at University of South Australia and hopes that …

00:14:40  |   Tue 14 Dec 2021
Building a South Asian sisterhood of artists and creatives - Priyanka Kaur, Mahala

Building a South Asian sisterhood of artists and creatives - Priyanka Kaur, Mahala

Priyanka Kaur is a visual and resin artist who recently founded Mahala, a social enterprise. Mahala is Australia’s first gift box service that features products from South Asian women, pursuing side …

00:17:10  |   Wed 08 Dec 2021
A community for people who are experiencing homelessness and marginalisation - Ryan Naoum, Rough Edges

A community for people who are experiencing homelessness and marginalisation - Ryan Naoum, Rough Edges

Rough Edges is a community centre for people experiencing homelessness and other forms of marginalisation in Darlinghurst. This drop-in centre is operated by St John's Anglican Church and supervised …

00:22:19  |   Wed 01 Dec 2021
Supporting financial abuse survivors in Australia -Tasnia Alam, ARISE Foundation

Supporting financial abuse survivors in Australia -Tasnia Alam, ARISE Foundation

The Commonwealth Bank currently estimate that 16% of women will experience financial abuse in Australia during their lifetime.

Tasnia Alam co-founded ARISE Foundation to reveal the impact of financial…

00:19:47  |   Wed 24 Nov 2021
Serving the Brisbane Community - Ansary Muhammed, Merciful Servants

Serving the Brisbane Community - Ansary Muhammed, Merciful Servants

Merciful Servants has delivered over 150,000 packets of food over the last 7 years, supporting Brisbane's homeless and vulnerable populations. Managing Director, Ansary Muhammed, started this organis…

00:17:22  |   Wed 10 Nov 2021
Emerging Women Leaders in Australia - Charishma Kaliyanda, Liverpool City Councillor

Emerging Women Leaders in Australia - Charishma Kaliyanda, Liverpool City Councillor

A growing number of women leaders are emerging in Australia.

Charishma Kaliyanda was elected to the Liverpool City Council in 2016. Charishma was born in Bangalore, India, and moved to Liverpool when…

00:23:32  |   Wed 03 Nov 2021
Food and community in the City of Casey - Olivia, Acciarito, COOK4CALD

Food and community in the City of Casey - Olivia, Acciarito, COOK4CALD

COOK4CALD started providing food to people in the City of Casey community when the pandemic hit in 2020. The organisation was founded by Ashvina De Zoysa. Today it has grown into a 50 member strong v…
00:22:48  |   Wed 27 Oct 2021
Raising Awareness of Chronic Illness and Disability - Tessa Deak

Raising Awareness of Chronic Illness and Disability - Tessa Deak

Tessa Deak is a Mount Gambier based disability advocate who has led and been involved in several chronic illness, mental health, and disability-related initiatives in the Limestone Coast. Tessa is pa…

00:19:54  |   Wed 20 Oct 2021
Intentional Storytelling - Paige Krystal Wilcox

Intentional Storytelling - Paige Krystal Wilcox

Paige Krystal Wilcox (she/her) uses Intentional Storytelling to create compelling stories that counter mainstream media's unhealthy or unhelpful bias, tropes, and stereotypes.

In this episode, Paige s…

00:29:19  |   Sun 10 Oct 2021
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