Marketing & Communications

Resilient Regions: Kerry Grace on Community-Led Social Impact

Meet Kerry, CEO of Evolve Group Network, Co-Founder of Ready Communities, and Producer of Social Impact in the Regions. With 20+ years in regional community and economic development, Kerry bridges business, government, and communities to drive social change. She’ll share insights on building resilient regional towns, fostering trust, and leveraging local strengths for sustainable growth. […]

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Profit with Purpose: Joshua Ross on Building the World’s First Tech Charity

Joshua Ross, a former hedge fund professional, co-founded Humanitix, a groundbreaking social enterprise ticketing platform that donates 100% of its profits to charity. Under his leadership, Humanitix has donated over $4 million in 2023 alone and won the 2018 Google Impact Challenge. Supported by The Atlassian Foundation, Joshua’s innovative approach merges finance, technology, and social

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Cutting Through the Noise: Ed Coper on Disinformation, Impact, and Influence

Meet Ed Coper, a leading communications expert and author of Facts and Other Lies: Welcome to the Disinformation Age. As co-founder and CEO of Populares, Ed helped fuel the ‘teal’ political wave in Australia. He’s crafted influential social change campaigns for global icons like Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. Founder of the Center for Impact

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Thankyou for Change: Daniel Flynn on Purpose-Driven Business and Ending Poverty

Watch this session with Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thankyou, Australia’s trailblazing social enterprise dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Starting at 19, Daniel has helped launch consumer products that funnel 100% of profits to global impact projects, raising over $17 million to date. Hear his inspiring journey, learn about balancing purpose with profit,

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Claire O’Rourke: Turning Climate Anxiety into Action

In this conversation, Claire O’Rourke author, advocate, and Co-Director of The Sunrise Project’s Australia Energy Transformation Program discusses the emotional toll of working in climate activism and the urgent need to stay engaged despite climate distress. Drawing from her book Together We Can, she highlights powerful stories of everyday Australians making a difference. Claire argues

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Lily Spencer on Hopeful Communication: Moving from Crisis to Connection

In this session, Lily Spencer—Communications Specialist and Co-Director of Australia reMADE—shares how to translate big, complex ideas into clear, persuasive language that resonates. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on solutions rather than problems, arguing that while most people already believe the world is facing serious challenges, what they need is belief in the possibility

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Digital Marketing with Heart: Brook McCarthy on Authentic Online Impact

Join Brook McCarthy, founder of Hustle & Heart, for a powerful session on cutting through the digital noise with empathy, strategy, and creativity. With 15 years of experience in digital communications, Brook shares key lessons on building a values-led business, attracting your ideal clients, and creating compelling marketing that converts—without compromising your integrity. Learn how

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