Loose Change - Conversations about social change
We talk to interesting people about how and why they work for social change. Conversations with campaigners, activists, strategists, journalists, politicians and others fighting the good fight. Hosted by Daniel Scoullar from Social Change Projects.
Episodes
March 1, 2023 • 27 mins
Daniel talks to Margherita about ILGA World, Inclusive Rainbow Voices, photography, being a gold medalist and how far we have come (and still need to go) around LGBTIQ+, disability, gender and cultural equality - and the intersections between them.
Margherita is a vibrant change agent, with a diverse range of skills and interests relating to workplace diversity and inclusion, as well as in the training arena. She is an experienced m...
Margherita is a vibrant change agent, with a diverse range of skills and interests relating to workplace diversity and inclusion, as well as in the training arena. She is an experienced m...
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January 18, 2023 • 37 mins
Daniel talks to Morgan about the growing lived experience and peer support movements and some of the current challenges and opportunities for the practice of consumer participation within organisations and systems. She shares her thoughts on a wide range of topics and offers a range of resources for people who want more.
Morgan is a social innovation trainer and consultant, as well as the Senior Manager Youth Engagement at Berry St...
Morgan is a social innovation trainer and consultant, as well as the Senior Manager Youth Engagement at Berry St...
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August 8, 2022 • 36 mins
Daniel talks to Maria about academia, activism, allyship and (nearly) everything under the rainbow, including building up a new organisation, tracing her Southern Italian heritage and watching a generation of LGBTIQ+ activists grow and flourish as agents of change.
Maria is an academic, author and activist specialising in the study of gender, sexuality and intersectionality. She is an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and a membe...
Maria is an academic, author and activist specialising in the study of gender, sexuality and intersectionality. She is an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and a membe...
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June 22, 2022 • 36 mins
Daniel talks to Gerard about long and winding careers, personal re-invention, attitudes to ageing and elder abuse - as well as how we can understand people's different life experiences and the music of Bob Dylan.
Gerard is Victoria's Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention.
This episode was recorded on 7 April 2022 and broadcast on 22 June 2022.
Gerard is Victoria's Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention.
This episode was recorded on 7 April 2022 and broadcast on 22 June 2022.
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May 18, 2022 • 27 mins
Daniel talks to Harriet about finding her voice and place in the world, the highs and lows of politics, her career as a lawyer, and the importance of friends, family and animals when times are tough.
Harriet is a lawyer, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria, and Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries, Equality, Water and Digital Government.
This episode was recorded on 11 April 2022 and broadcast on 18 May 2022.
Harriet is a lawyer, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria, and Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries, Equality, Water and Digital Government.
This episode was recorded on 11 April 2022 and broadcast on 18 May 2022.
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December 15, 2021 • 29 mins
Daniel talks to Dan Stubbs about his journey from Macleod Tech to become Victoria's first Disability Worker Commissioner - with international development work, running community legal centres and continuous advocacy for disability inclusion along the way.
Dan is a lawyer, former community sector CEO and the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner.
This episode was recorded on 7 October 2021 and broadcast on 15 December 2021.
Dan is a lawyer, former community sector CEO and the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner.
This episode was recorded on 7 October 2021 and broadcast on 15 December 2021.
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December 7, 2021 • 24 mins
Daniel talks to Mohamed about his work on the Victorian covid vaccine rollout, racism and islamophobia since 9-11, growing up in Colombo, and his approach to overcoming fear and building bridges towards understanding and social change.
Mohamed is a microbiologist, community leader, interfaith ambassador, Vice-President of the Islamic Council of Victoria; and a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner.
This episode was recorded on 30 Sept...
Mohamed is a microbiologist, community leader, interfaith ambassador, Vice-President of the Islamic Council of Victoria; and a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner.
This episode was recorded on 30 Sept...
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January 12, 2021 • 27 mins
Daniel talks to Chris about Australia's anglocentric approach to health care; the mistakes made during the 'hard lockdown' of public housing residents in Flemington, Kensington and North Melbourne; his childhood growing up in Australia, the United Kingdon and Sierra Leone; and how capoeira has contributed to his work.
Chris is an infectious diseases and public health expert based in Dandenong. He has a rich experience of the strengt...
Chris is an infectious diseases and public health expert based in Dandenong. He has a rich experience of the strengt...
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November 23, 2020 • 28 mins
Daniel talks to Lee about digital campaigning, youth-led movements, racism in the progressive community and growing up in the Hillsong Church as a trans-nonbinary young person.
Lee played an important role in the Marriage Equality campaign, founded Young Campaigns and the Tomorrow Movement, in addition to being a sought-after digital consultant.
This episode was recorded in September 2020 and broadcast on 23 November 2020. Thanks to ...
Lee played an important role in the Marriage Equality campaign, founded Young Campaigns and the Tomorrow Movement, in addition to being a sought-after digital consultant.
This episode was recorded in September 2020 and broadcast on 23 November 2020. Thanks to ...
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November 8, 2020 • 26 mins
Daniel talks to Jason about poverty, mental health policy, the importance of lived experience and the faith that continues to guide him through work and life.
Jason is Head of Policy and Advocacy for beyondblue, one of Australia's best-known mental health services. Before that he led social policy work within The Salvation Army for more than a decade.
This episode was recorded in September 2020 via Zoom. Thanks to Thomas Hayes for a...
Jason is Head of Policy and Advocacy for beyondblue, one of Australia's best-known mental health services. Before that he led social policy work within The Salvation Army for more than a decade.
This episode was recorded in September 2020 via Zoom. Thanks to Thomas Hayes for a...
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October 22, 2020 • 38 mins
Daniel talks to Sally about the fight for equality, country and western music, lateral hostility and her proudest moments.
Sally is a quiet rockstar of Australia's LGBTIQ+ community, breaking down barriers and never giving up the fight for justice. She has been instrumental in winning countless legal reforms, including Victoria's historic birth certificate changes.
You can read more on Sally's website: www.sallygoldner.com.
This ep...
Sally is a quiet rockstar of Australia's LGBTIQ+ community, breaking down barriers and never giving up the fight for justice. She has been instrumental in winning countless legal reforms, including Victoria's historic birth certificate changes.
You can read more on Sally's website: www.sallygoldner.com.
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