Journalist Joanne Fong chats with Corey Tutt, CEO of Deadly Science for Day Seven of Givemas, discussing his charity providing science resources to remote schools across Australia, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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Your Voice of Health Matters - Givemas Day Six
On Givemas day six, we reflect on the mental health challenges of COVID-19, and chat to Voice of Heath, an online mental health organisation on the ground making a difference.
Twenty-Something In A Pandemic - Givemas Day Five
KOS Co-Founder Natalie recently spoke with two old high school friends Sarah Vavlitis and Kristy Filev and discovered how this young dynamic duo had found their way into the frontlines of the pandemic.
Park Social Soccer Co. - Givemas Day Four
KOS caught up with PARK Co-Founder & Creative Director, Sam Davy for Day Four of Givemas. We discuss his vision for change through PARK SSC’s design and apparel donation initiative, which connects underprivileged children to communities globally.
Sock Drawer Heroes - Givemas Day Two
Co-Founders of Sock Drawer Heroes Erin and Bec explain just how life-saving gender affirming affordable products can be to the trans and gender diverse community.
Wildhouse Circus - Givemas Day One
On the first day of Givemas, KOS Co-Founder Natalie Williams chats with Felicia Lannan, Founder of Wildhouse Circus, about the connected community and personal strength she’s discovered through performing circus.
Thriving with Youthrive: Young Rural Victorians Embracing Leadership Opportunities With Non-Profit
Journalist Demi Ball explores how non-profit Youthrive is shaping the next young leaders in sustainability from rural and regional Victoria.
The Struggle Legitimising Sex Work - Online & Off
Journalist Joanne Fong sits down with Melbourne-based OnlyFans creator Dahria Smith, breaking down the challenges sex workers face both online and off.
FORM: Building a State of Creativity
Editor Bianca Breen chats with newly appointed Executive Director Tabitha McMullen of FORM, a non-profit cultural organisation aimed at bringing artistry and communities together across Western Australia and beyond.
When Healing Crystals Hurt
Writer Deborah Prospero explores the hidden truth behind the elusive gemstones flooding our Instagram feeds, and what we can do to avoid the hidden karma trap.
HoMie: Humanising Youth Homelessness
KOS Co-Founder Natalie Williams sat down with HoMie Social Impact Manager Ellen Jacobsen to better understand the work the Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise does to support youth affected by homelessness.
Ausome Hoops
Editor Jessie Wang sits down with Phoebe from Ausome Hoops, a basketball program designed for young people diagnosed with autism.
The Bittersweet Podcast
We sit down with iconic Melbourne-based duo Wintana and Rahel. Just like the flavours of ‘bitter’ and ‘sweet’, Wintana and Rahel offer contrasting but equally strong flavours in each episode.
Innovation & Impact through an Accelerator
Sarah Ramantanis in conversation with Rosie Wheen, Chief Executive WaterAid, sharing insight into WaterAid’s Impact Accelerator. The program develops innovative new solutions to sanitation problems.
Yasemin Sabuncu: The Illest
Writer and actor Yasemin Sabancu chats about her trials through the medical system and the discovery of a diagnosis clouded by lack of social awareness.
Pyjama Angels
We sit down with Pyjama Foundation Founder & Director, Bronwyn Sheehan, on her heart-driven mission to elevate children that are placed in the foster care system, supporting them to thrive to their fullest potential.
Fighting LGBTQIA+ Discrimination
Discrimination has been a long standing constraint of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We speak to queer individuals on their experiences of discrimination and how we can help create a safer more inclusive environment for queer people of all ages.
One Eighty: Youth Mental Health, Done Differently
There’s no doubt that youth suicide is an issue here in Australia, and it’s scary when you look at the statistics. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians — more people die from suicide than die on the roads. So when their local community was deeply affected by the suicides of two young men they went to high school with, Paris Jeffcoat and Samantha Callender teamed up. Knowing that youth suicide was preventable if it was done differently, the pair founded One Eighty.
MoneyBites: Getting young people talking about their finances
What can episodes of Brooklyn 99 and Destiny’s Child teach young people about money? A new podcast by Kate Crowhurst, a young financial literacy expert, uses pop culture to get other young people talking about their finances.
Benny Dominish: uni2beyond allows adults with learning disabilities to go to uni
It is estimated that 10-16 percent of students are perceived by their teachers to have learning difficulties. These can be caused by internal factors (inherent, medical, physical, neurological), and/or external factors like family, communities, opportunities and experiences. And yet, many of these students have negative experiences with the educational system and feel like their needs fail to be addressed.