How the advertising industry became an unlikely force for good ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Bright signals
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“After nearly a decade walking the path to Treaty with our communities, and generations of resistance and activism from First Peoples, Australia’s first Treaty is here.” READ
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Seven things we can do to meet Australia’s new climate goal. READ
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Researchers have built an AI tool to transcribe UK Supreme Court hearings and link them directly to written judgements—helping lawyers, academics and the public navigate justice like never before. READ
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Evie’s top 5 links
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Radio Garden, which started out as a research program in Amsterdam, invites us to explore the world of public radio—literally. Ride the airwaves of over 40,000 radio stations worldwide as you move around the interactive globe. Their purpose is to “bring distant voices close, connecting people and places.” LISTEN
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One of Agnes Varda’s last works, Faces Places, takes you on a journey of profound human connection. This documentary left me with a deep sense of appreciation for art, relationships and life. WATCH
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Naarm based not-for-profit, Office, are multi-disciplinary designers and researchers who explore how to make architecture and landscapes, for good. They even let you edit the design of their website for other users in real time! EXPLORE
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Celebrate Blak excellence at Melbourne Fashion Week with the ganbu marra runway—meaning “one mob”. It features both emerging and established First Nations designers who have come together to honour culture and craftsmanship. BOOK
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VAN Talks Podcast brings us a new episode about Treaty support building in Victoria with CEO of GetUp, Larissa Baldwin-Roberts. They discuss engaging allies and how to actively support the treaty process. LISTEN
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Community news
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Join UnLtd this October in Melbourne in your dreamiest outfits and prepare to expect the unexpected. Big Dream brings the advertising industry together for a dreamy night of surprises and experiences to showcase and celebrate the positive impact the industry is having for young people at risk. RSVP
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Led by Good Things Foundation, Digital Sisters is harnessing the power of AI to empower women with digital literacy skills. WATCH
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16 October is Australia’s annual day of giving to LGBTQIA+ communities and causes. This year, fall for a rainbow cause that speaks to your heart and help ensure LGBTQIA+ organisations have the resources they need to keep going. LEARN
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Team news
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We’re seeking a Backend Developer with a focus on DevSecOps to join our team of creative and innovative technologists. APPLY
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and recognise and respect their abiding connection to this land, its waterways and community. First Nations Peoples have nurtured this land for more than 65,000 years and continue to do so today. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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