Loose Change - Conversations about social change: Recent Episodes
Daniel Scoullar
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.
Daniel talks to Judy about her road to activism and work connecting the intersections between LGBTIQ+, cultural and religious identities and experiences - in both positive inclusion and the ongoing fight against racism, homphobia and transphobia. Judy brings in her experiences as a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner and neuropsychologist.
Judy is someone who approaches social change with both a smile on their face and a fierce determination to amplify voices and break down barriers for those around her. She is also one of the loveliest people I know and it has been a pleasure working with her from time to time.
This episode was recorded on 9 January 2024 and broadcast on 3 September 2024.
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 manager of diversity and inclusion projects with government, business, social justice organisations and the wider community.
This episode was recorded on 17 August 2022 and broadcast on 28 February 2023.
Daniel talks to Morgan about the lived experience and peer support movements and the good and bad things organisations are doing in the name of consumer participation. She shares her thoughts on a wide range of topics and a range of resources for people who want more.
Morgan is a trainer, consultant and Senior Manager Youth Engagement at Berry Street, where she manages the Y-Change program. See more on her https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo... />
This episode was recorded on 23 August 2022 and broadcast on 18 January 2023.
Resources mentioned in the episode
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- Lukes and Gaventa – Three Faces of Power
- Maya Goodwill – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- VeneKlasen and Miller – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Donella Meadows – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Nora Bateson – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Paul Callaghan and Uncle Paul Gordon – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Tyson Yunkaporta – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Bessel Van Der Kolk – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Gabor Mate – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Good Therapy – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Judy Atkinson – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- Noterie Abrams & Jerrod Schwartz – https://apac01.safelinks.prote... https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotovoice.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C06702e75ae574d1fb54308daf7b323da%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638094646035438672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I1iZoRn9V76%2Fqko4THzZhq1Uq%2B%2Bf9YC8HaSDFLPJaa0%3D&reserved=0
- Poetry Foundation – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
- We Al-li – https://apac01.safelinks.prote...
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 member of its Gender and Sexuality Studies Network and LGBTIQ+ Network.
This episode was recorded on 3 May 2022 and broadcast on 8 August 2022.
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.
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.
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.
This episode was recorded on 7 October 2021 and broadcast on 15 December 2021.
Daniel talks to Dr Mohamed Mohideen OAM JP 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 September 2021 and broadcast on 7 December 2021.
Dr Chris Lemoh
Daniel talks to Chris Lemoh 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 strengths and weaknesses of our health system and is outspoken about the things we need to do to improve it.
This episode was recorded in November 2020 and broadcast on 18 December 2020.
Lee Strike
Daniel talks to Lee Strike 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 is smart, switched on and has a lot to say that campaigns and community organisations need to hear. They 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 Thomas Hayes for his assistance in editing this episode.
Jason Davies-Kildea
Daniel talks to Jason Davies-Kildea 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 advice and assistance with editing.
Sally Goldner AM
Daniel talks to Sally Goldner 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 episode was recorded in October 2019 and broadcast 22 October 2020. Thanks to Adam Branson, Jinghua Qian and Thomas Hayes for their advice and/or assistance in editing this episode.