| Our New Social Consciousness?
From Climate Change to David Hicks – Are Australians Suddenly Socially
Aware?
Wednesday 28 March 07
More than 120 people heard some of Australia’s most dynamic social
thought leaders debate whether Australia’s social consciousness
really is now shifting gear.
High profile broadcaster Alan Saunders moderated
a panel discussion with Rev. Bill Crews, Georgine Duncan and Brett Solomon.
The panel and the audience engaged in some fierce debate about key environmental
and social issues, and in particular, the role of different generations
in driving positive change.
Alan Saunders presents Radio National’s weekly
Philosopher’s Zone program and is an award winning writer and broadcaster.
The Panel
Reverend Bill Crews (AM) has been an active leader in the social sector
for more than 40 years. He was the former Director of the Wayside Chapel
and has been heavily involved in establishing drug rehabilitation, education
and prevention programs throughout NSW. He founded the Exodus Foundation,
the first modern youth refuge in Australia. Rev. Crews is a Patron of
Australians for Just Refugee Programs and Chairman of anti-racism project,
Fair Go Australia.
Georgine Duncan works for Origin Energy and has extensive experience
in the energy sector as well as a real passion for the environment. She
is now at the frontline of managing community change as the Project Manager
of the Adelaide Solar City initiative. Funded by the Federal Government,
this innovative project is being pioneered in Australia to engage the
local community on sustainability and climate change issues.
Brett Solomon is the Executive Director of GetUp, a new independent political
movement established to build a progressive Australia. He has been working
on social justice and development issues for more than ten years and
founded the International Youth Parliament with Oxfam. Brett has also
worked as the Campaign Coordinator at Amnesty International Australia.
Venue: WatersEdge, Pier 1, 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh
Bay, Sydney
Sponsored by: Origin Energy and Dockside Group
Member's Prize by:Intrepid Travel www.intrepidtravel.com
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