Do you spend much time on peak hour public transport? I do, and I’ve spotted a major psychological regression in many of my fellow passengers. They seem to be experiencing some kind of deficit in their object permanence development. If you’re a bit rusty on the phenomena of object permanence,…
Our say on sustainability For more than 25 years we’ve been connecting our clients and their stakeholders in conversations about sustainability. Now, we’re seeking to talk with you about our sustainability. Last month we published our first Sustainability Report. We’ve taken stock of our progress, using the B Impact Assessment…
Australia’s migrant scientists are more likely to be working as taxi drivers or cleaners than as scientists, according to co-founders of a program which aims change that paradigm. The Migrant Science Communication Accelerator program is putting science-trained migrants into schools to teach children about their field of expertise in short,…
The World Bank has made an unprecedented plea to Australia and New Zealand to accept Pacific neighbours who will be without a home in decades to come. Australia supports a limited intake of refugees, or asylum seekers, every year, but the Bank’s report, Pacific Possible – Labour Mobility, asks us…
In 2016 the tourism and hospitality industry was worth US$47 billion to India, and is predicted to rise to US$160 billion by 2026. So when I had the privilege of touring through India last month, I was just one of thousands who visit each day. I was in the beautiful,…
We’ve been talking about the value of trust lately. Have you noticed that you can’t get much done in business without it? Trust is the glue that binds people doing business together. High levels of trust lead to networks of advocates, more loyal customers, high employee retention, sustainable revenues and…
Behavioural economics is taking off in Australia and offers insights for those of us working in communications in agriculture and natural resources to be more effective in bringing about change. Think about the last time you went to the shops and bought an apple. What made you buy it and how…
Another form to sign. You pull out your pen and write out the date. 25th January. Wait… 25th? Where the hell did January go? The New Year came and went (a bit like your pay cheque) and now you’re wading waist-deep in 2017. Practically drowning at this point. It’s time…
Lessons from our sustainability journey Two of the many lessons you learn when working in the media and being raised on farms are. Change is a constant in people’s lives. Often it’s not enough to be part of a conversation about change – you have to lead it; and The…
Close your eyes. Picture a farmer. It’s likely you pictured a man – after all, that is the stereotypical image of a farmer the world over. It’s clearly a picture that Women Organising for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) Executive Director Jeannette Gurung is driven to change….
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