doers & thinkers

When Chanel Contos posted a simple yet powerful question on Instagram in Feb 2021, she ignited a movement that would reshape sexual consent education in Australia. Her journey to becoming a leading advocate has brought nationwide changes and international recognition.

When Aminata Conteh-Biger speaks, people listen. It has taken some time and much soul-searching to find her voice, but now the Sierra Leone refugee, war survivor, storyteller and advocate is telling her story.

Genevieve Clay-Smith was just 18 when she committed to shaking up the film industry. Now, the director advocates for people with disabilities through her award-winning films.

We speak to Tracey Holmes, an ocean-lover, mother of four, ABC senior journalist and podcast host of The Ticket. Tracey Holmes’ story begins with the ocean. It’s a connection that has been a steady undercurrent flowing throughout her years, a place of refuge when she needs somewhere calm and quiet. For Holmes, her childhood laid […]

Layne Beachley has battled many demons, but through it all she has developed a powerful philosophy to share with those searching for a better life.

With the voice of an angel, heart of a lion and soul of a mystic, Tania de Jong leads a varied life with entrepreneurial flair and a passion for giving.