Preventing Australia’s Contribution to Online Sexual Exploitation

By: Laura Bennett

We might not like to admit it, but Australia is one of the highest contributors to online childhood sexual exploitation in the world. Read more

What It’s Really Like to Live With a Disability

By: Helping Hands TV

When asked if Aussies really understand life with a disability, Laura Cowell, the Australian CEO of TLC Disability Services, says there’s room for improvement. Read more

Teenagers’ Top Concern is Cost-of-Living: Mission Australia Survey

By: Laura Bennett

When you see endless headlines about the “cost-of-living crisis” and pressure on Australians to afford housing, food and bills, it’s easy to assume it’s mums and dads and single professionals bearing the brunt. Read more

Social Trends Forecast: What’s Coming in 2025

By: Mark McCrindle

The 2004 movie The Butterfly Effect follows a man called Evan who gets severe headaches that cause him to suffer black outs. Read more

The 5 Trends That Will Dominate 2025: Futurist Predictions

By: Michael McQueen

In the words of legendary business thinker Gary Hamel, you can’t outrun the future if you don’t see it coming. Read more

Dress Up for the ‘Dressember’ Campaign to Fight Human-Trafficking

By: Laura Bennett

It’s a confronting reality: right now over 27million women and girls are victims of modern-day slavery and trafficking. Read more

Social Trends of 2024: A Year in Review

By: Mark McCrindle

2024 was a year marked by significant social, technological, and economic shifts. Read more

“It’s Happening Everywhere” – Film Set to Shine a Light on Human Trafficking

By: Clare Bruce

For Miguel Nieto Montenegro, making his new film Unseen in 2025 will be a labour of love.

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A Place to Call Home: For Some, It’s the Ultimate Christmas Gift

By: Helping Hands TV

“Wesley Mission has given me hope. Wesley Mission has given me back trust. Wesley Mission has given me back appreciation of love,” says Martin, a recipient of housing through Wesley Mission’s Homeless Services. Read more

10 Years After the Lindt Cafe Siege: Louisa Hope Still Giving Back

By: Mike Crooks

Louisa Hope knows more than most about hardship and pain. Read more