https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/change-agentsIndividuals who are changing the society in which we all liveen-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2025, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSIndividuals who are changing the society in which we all liveIndividuals who are changing the society in which we all livefalseepisodicSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/change-agents/20221103040353-040353-1667746667-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/change-agentsSBS,Social issuesWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. Resumes and cover letters are required for most job applications in Australia. But overseas, in some countries this is a less common practice. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet one woman helping refugees and immigrants navigate the Australian job market for the first time.0000018e-3ad0-d5e7-a7de-fadab6390003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-overcoming-the-employment-stumbling-block-facing-many-migrants/i48kcdtgcWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. Resumes and cover letters are required for most job applications in Australia. But overseas, in some countries this is a less common practice. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet one woman helping refugees and immigrants navigate the Australian job market for the first time.We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. Resumes and cover letters are required for most job applications in Australia. But overseas, in some countries this is a less common practice. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet one woman helping refugees and immigrants navigate the Australian job market for the first time.full00:08:12Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:27:25 +1100We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Yasser Zaki, who runs a disability support service which has now branched out overseas and employs many people with disability.0000018e-0d63-d36a-abaf-df7f79dc0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-from-solitude-to-solidarity-the-journey-that-led-to-a-disability-support-service/bn5rnoxitWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Yasser Zaki, who runs a disability support service which has now branched out overseas and employs many people with disability.We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others acting as role models of change. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Yasser Zaki, who runs a disability support service which has now branched out overseas and employs many people with disability.full00:08:15Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +1100The power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.0000018d-ec3b-d47d-abdf-fc3f6e970000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-music-brings-healing-for-first-nations-peoples/x09dx8mboThe power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.The power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.full00:08:12Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:34:04 +1100It's the act of giving by individuals for the greater good of the community. In this episode of Change Agents we explore the role philanthropy is playing in helping empower women in Victoria.0000018d-3561-d918-adfd-7df122240003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-its-by-giving-we-receive/ggag84qlnIt's the act of giving by individuals for the greater good of the community. In this episode of Change Agents we explore the role philanthropy is playing in helping empower women in Victoria.It's the act of giving by individuals for the greater good of the community. In this episode of Change Agents we explore the role philanthropy is playing in helping empower women in Victoria.full00:08:26Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +1100We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community taking small steps to change the lives of those around them. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet Ima Strkljevic, a physiotherapist and researcher who is encouraging other health professionals to give back to their communities.0000018d-101d-d19e-a1ed-385faf090000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/keeping-australians-on-the-move-and-staying-fit-and-healthy/bjplcehkzWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community taking small steps to change the lives of those around them. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet Ima Strkljevic, a physiotherapist and researcher who is encouraging other health professionals to give back to their communities.We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community taking small steps to change the lives of those around them. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet Ima Strkljevic, a physiotherapist and researcher who is encouraging other health professionals to give back to their communities.full00:09:06Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +1100If we look closely at the spaces in our communities where connection and friendship are built, we can see powerful examples of change. In this episode of Change Agents, we get to know Fariba Rahimi and the work she does as the facilitator of a sewing group for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Parramatta. Fariba's own story is one of remarkable personal resilience, and it has become her life's work to share this strength and resilience with others.0000018c-efc1-d9e7-afff-efcfdc180003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-fariba-was-liberated-by-sewing-now-shes-sharing-her-survival-tool/v593co89wIf we look closely at the spaces in our communities where connection and friendship are built, we can see powerful examples of change. In this episode of Change Agents, we get to know Fariba Rahimi and the work she does as the facilitator of a sewing group for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Parramatta. Fariba's own story is one of remarkable personal resilience, and it has become her life's work to share this strength and resilience with others.If we look closely at the spaces in our communities where connection and friendship are built, we can see powerful examples of change. In this episode of Change Agents, we get to know Fariba Rahimi and the work she does as the facilitator of a sewing group for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Parramatta. Fariba's own story is one of remarkable personal resilience, and it has become her life's work to share this strength and resilience with others.full00:11:05Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:57:58 +1100We often hear about society's high achievers, but there are others in our community working as role models of change. Kurt Jones is the founder of Coexist. What started as a high school assignment has now morphed into an environmental charity with 200 volunteers.0000018c-c77f-d0b9-a5bf-f77f7f750003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-school-project-turns-into-environmental-charity/7odi5o8t0We often hear about society's high achievers, but there are others in our community working as role models of change. Kurt Jones is the founder of Coexist. What started as a high school assignment has now morphed into an environmental charity with 200 volunteers.We often hear about society's high achievers, but there are others in our community working as role models of change. Kurt Jones is the founder of Coexist. What started as a high school assignment has now morphed into an environmental charity with 200 volunteers.fullunset00:07:37Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +1100Doctors increasingly link social isolation and loneliness with heart disease, stroke and a higher risk of early death. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Manu Prigioni who has set up a social enterprise that is connecting people and combating loneliness through growing fresh food.0000018c-a453-d35f-afdf-eedf4e480000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-combating-loneliness-through-growing-fresh-food/7tpzjup6qDoctors increasingly link social isolation and loneliness with heart disease, stroke and a higher risk of early death. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Manu Prigioni who has set up a social enterprise that is connecting people and combating loneliness through growing fresh food.Doctors increasingly link social isolation and loneliness with heart disease, stroke and a higher risk of early death. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Manu Prigioni who has set up a social enterprise that is connecting people and combating loneliness through growing fresh food.full00:09:35Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1100We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community acting as role models for change. In this episode of Change Agents SBS visits a group using fairy tales to make sense of Australian history and the human experience.0000018c-807f-db04-a5cd-c67f5ada0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-fairy-tales-can-change-the-way-we-look-at-our-history/n5q8j6bykWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community acting as role models for change. In this episode of Change Agents SBS visits a group using fairy tales to make sense of Australian history and the human experience.We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community acting as role models for change. In this episode of Change Agents SBS visits a group using fairy tales to make sense of Australian history and the human experience.full00:08:11Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1100We often underestimate the power of small groups to create positive change in the community. In this episode of Change Agents we meet a world class athlete who has made it his mission to lead a small seaside community to health and fitness.0000018c-5fae-d5ab-a9ce-ffaea5e50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-lars-kristensen/jnijjtpmpWe often underestimate the power of small groups to create positive change in the community. In this episode of Change Agents we meet a world class athlete who has made it his mission to lead a small seaside community to health and fitness.We often underestimate the power of small groups to create positive change in the community. In this episode of Change Agents we meet a world class athlete who has made it his mission to lead a small seaside community to health and fitness.full00:08:01Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:24:14 +1100We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community working as role models of change. From community owned farms to the healing power of fairy tales, people passionate about changing the lives of those around them. Change Agents - a podcast about people transforming their communites one step at a time.0000018c-3dab-d188-a78e-3dab7c6f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/coming-soon-change-agents-series-3/xxi8n9egeWe often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community working as role models of change. From community owned farms to the healing power of fairy tales, people passionate about changing the lives of those around them. Change Agents - a podcast about people transforming their communites one step at a time.We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community working as role models of change. From community owned farms to the healing power of fairy tales, people passionate about changing the lives of those around them. Change Agents - a podcast about people transforming their communites one step at a time.full00:02:00Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:53:33 +1100Robyn Lambird not only won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also became the first out non-binary person to do so. She says everyone should have access to sport, particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability00000182-84a4-d475-a9b6-84b571530000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-robyn-lambird/xgi9tv1p0Robyn Lambird not only won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also became the first out non-binary person to do so. She says everyone should have access to sport, particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disabilityRobyn Lambird not only won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also became the first out non-binary person to do so. She says everyone should have access to sport, particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disabilityfull00:08:13Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:11:53 +1000In this episode of Change Agents we meet two people supporting the endangered Squirrel Glider species in New South Wales.00000182-1ab1-dddd-a982-9fb7c1e30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-peter-dalton-gabrielle-stacey/qm0y1zaf1In this episode of Change Agents we meet two people supporting the endangered Squirrel Glider species in New South Wales.In this episode of Change Agents we meet two people supporting the endangered Squirrel Glider species in New South Wales.full00:12:35Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:26:36 +1000Former Fire Chief Greg Mullins is using his experience to advocate for more action on climate change.00000181-f680-db22-afb7-ff8a16df0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-greg-mullins/7vr45ejvvFormer Fire Chief Greg Mullins is using his experience to advocate for more action on climate change.Former Fire Chief Greg Mullins is using his experience to advocate for more action on climate change.full00:13:01Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:44:56 +1000In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.00000181-af0b-d12a-ade7-bf3b305d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-bijinder-dugal/js0p0ye60In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.full00:09:33Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:43:12 +1000In this episode we meet Australian James Spenceley, who is risking his life delivering emergency support to war-affected Ukraine.00000181-8f3c-d781-a1fb-9f3ffd310000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-james-spenceley/1ypspqs2eIn this episode we meet Australian James Spenceley, who is risking his life delivering emergency support to war-affected Ukraine.In this episode we meet Australian James Spenceley, who is risking his life delivering emergency support to war-affected Ukraine.full00:10:12Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:29:13 +1000Living on a mine site in rural Queensland taught Florence Drummond how to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment. But more importantly it opened her eyes to the stories of Indigenous women like herself in the industry.00000181-7467-dba3-afff-767f66070000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/florence-drummond-runs-a-platform-for-the-voices-of-indigenous-women-in-mining/n3azbr0ghLiving on a mine site in rural Queensland taught Florence Drummond how to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment. But more importantly it opened her eyes to the stories of Indigenous women like herself in the industry.Living on a mine site in rural Queensland taught Florence Drummond how to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment. But more importantly it opened her eyes to the stories of Indigenous women like herself in the industry.full00:07:38Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:34:12 +1000Former circus performer, entrepreneur and mum Jasmine Straga has helped relocate 300 Ukrainians fleeing their homeland - including four to Australia.00000181-401e-de6d-a1a3-429f8eea0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-jasmine-straga/aogsgvq4iFormer circus performer, entrepreneur and mum Jasmine Straga has helped relocate 300 Ukrainians fleeing their homeland - including four to Australia.Former circus performer, entrepreneur and mum Jasmine Straga has helped relocate 300 Ukrainians fleeing their homeland - including four to Australia.full00:09:50Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:48:11 +1000Marina and Xuan discuss their journey to creating an exclusive online store that only sells books written by people of colour.00000181-1d1c-d408-a9bf-7d1d1ede0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-marina-and-xuan/5cxo26pg7Marina and Xuan discuss their journey to creating an exclusive online store that only sells books written by people of colour.Marina and Xuan discuss their journey to creating an exclusive online store that only sells books written by people of colour.full00:07:37Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:44:50 +1000When siblings Jordan and Laura O’Reilly founded a disability support startup in 2015, they had no idea it would one day transform services for thousands of Australians.00000180-f81a-d42b-a38a-fe5f5b260003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-laura-and-jordan-oreilly/zwdbvnlerWhen siblings Jordan and Laura O’Reilly founded a disability support startup in 2015, they had no idea it would one day transform services for thousands of Australians.When siblings Jordan and Laura O’Reilly founded a disability support startup in 2015, they had no idea it would one day transform services for thousands of Australians.full00:08:09Wed, 25 May 2022 08:16:27 +1000Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e2ebd0027https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-dylan-alcott/1pl3w28w8Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.full00:07:34Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:00:47 +1100Creator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e26ad02edhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-carla-from-bankstown/79yrqi5jaCreator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.Creator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.full00:09:42Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:18:29 +1100She may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e26ad026dhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-liesl-yearsley/c8hq8zvhmShe may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.She may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.full00:07:57Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:15:44 +1100Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e26ad00cehttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-rhonda-collard-spratt/6227ky6v5Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.full00:07:34Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:28:28 +110021 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e26ad003bhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-wyndam-lake/w1gu46ui721 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.21 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.full00:12:49Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:33:21 +1100An artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e8502bchttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-kirsty-neilson-and-grace-tame/3ezb0s7pzAn artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.An artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.full00:07:36Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:04:46 +1000Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e850276https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-modi-depp/8l84s0tt4Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.full00:06:34Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:42:10 +1000Olivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e850234https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-olivia-williams/gb8lgqfdcOlivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.Olivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.full00:08:23Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:15:49 +1000Aram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e8501f0https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-aram-shaabo/7veo4n7rdAram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.Aram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.full00:05:29Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +1000Juanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e8501afhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-juanita-and-eleni/zsbl5rx5fJuanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.Juanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.full00:06:45Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:19:04 +1000Kate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e850169https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-kate-pinnock/68zg7ocojKate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.Kate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.full00:13:45Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:01:43 +1000Jas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e85012ahttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-jas-kaur/r17hvqssbJas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.Jas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.full00:06:13Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:30:34 +1000Professor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has seen her elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e8500e3https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-svetha-venkatesh/egwq7yjgeProfessor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has seen her elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.Professor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has seen her elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.full00:08:57Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:39:05 +1000Meet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e85009chttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-nido/9ema9fxjvMeet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.Meet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.full00:05:15Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:40:39 +1000Bashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e85005bhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-bashar-hanna/nmmn2pzbvBashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.Bashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.full00:06:02Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:48:19 +1000SBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.0000017e-8e62-de56-a7fe-bf7e1e85003bhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-podcast-series/ecmdlmerjSBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.SBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.full00:00:30Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:41:33 +1000