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The future is ours to shape. The Future Labs podcast harnesses the power of forward- thinking and strategic flexibility during these changing times. Delivering insights and uncovering the agility and innovation needed to thrive in the next decade. Did you know 90% of vision loss in Australia can be prevented or treated if detected early? In The Future Looks Bright series you’ll meet eye health experts and real Aussies navigating their eye health, and discover the innovative tech and advancem ...
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This 5-part podcast series will bring together the people behind cutting edge research, projects and ideas spanning globalisation, the next wave of digitisation and sustainability – and the real-world impact and opportunities each presents. The series will feature conversations with thought leaders and challengers in Australia’s tech industry and explore the perspectives and big ideas driving Australia forward.
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The Future Looks Bright: A holistic approach to healthy ageing: eyes, ears, nutrition and lifestyle
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In our final episode we discuss the importance of preventive actions from nutrition to exercise to regular eye and audiology checks to consider how a lifestyle approach to holistic health can enhance someone’s overall quality of life for longer. Show notes Find your local Specsavers store for optometry services https://www.specsavers.com.au Find yo…
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The Future Looks Bright: Bridging the gap in eye care
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Australians have access to some of the best healthcare in the world, but what is less acknowledged are the inequities within the system. In this episode we explore how health professionals are working to close the eye care divide. Show notes Find your local Specsavers store for optometry & audiology services https://www.specsavers.com.au Help suppo…
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The Future Looks Bright: Battling the elements – how eye care innovations are keeping Aussie eyes healthy
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Technological eye innovations offered as part of a standard eye check have the potential to reveal underlying health concerns that previously may have gone undetected. In this episode, we discover how the evolution of technology tailored for Australia’s expansive and harsh environment is improving our collective vision. Show notes Find your local S…
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The Future Looks Bright: Addressing the myopia epidemic in kids
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Nothing hits home quite like the health of our children and with each new generation of digital natives comes the spectre of myopia, also known as short sightedness. In this episode we discuss the big picture issues and data explaining the rise of myopia in Australia. Show notes Find your local Specsavers store for optometry & audiology services. h…
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Did you know 90% of vision loss in Australia can be prevented or treated if detected early? In this series you’ll meet eye health experts and real Aussies navigating their eye health, and discover the innovative tech and advancements leading to equitable eye care for all Australians - the future looks bright indeed.…
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Moonshot 2030: How we use and reuse resources
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In this episode you’ll meet a seaweed farmer, a former fashion designer and a CEO with a passion for battery recycling, as we ask: how important is it to track the supply chain to be sure the materials we’re using are climate neutral? How possible is it for the materials in our products to be designed for a closed-loop system so they don’t end up i…
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Decarbonising the automotive industry will require a full-scale shift to electrification, with backing from consumers, government, and, of course, the industry itself. In this episode you’ll discover the electric performance car company that has a moonshot goal to create a climate neutral car, and is setting a standard for the whole automotive indu…
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If we focus our efforts on making new builds and renovations more energy efficient, it will cost us less in the long run and make it easier for us to bring down emissions. It will also feel less like we’re living in drafty tents. In this episode you’ll hear from a leading sustainability architect, a man with a dream for pull-apart houses, and a ret…
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In this episode you’ll discover some of the game changing, practical solutions designed to bring down our emissions, and find out how they’ll have a positive impact on 2030 targets. We unpack the innovation and ideas that will make a renewable energy future more achievable for everyone: from electrifying everything to using space tech for more effi…
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Cybersecurity – better resilience, better skills
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How do businesses better prepare their defences? As more incidents are reported and bigger brands see their data stores being breached, cybersecurity has gone from the problem that won’t go away to become a discussion of brand confidence and cyber skills shortage. So how do businesses better prepare their defences – for what to do on that day when …
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Transformation is a constant for modern business. But today, it can no longer be discussed in the absence of climate action. If you want to reshape your business for the future, you need to be preparing for a business landscape that will be aggressively dealing with climate change and its impacts. From brand impacts and customer preferences to mana…
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From open banking and NPP to blockchain and NFTs, the financial sector is in the midst of the greatest change in its history. With everything up for grabs, can new entrants succeed in building new models and markets? Or can traditional banking incumbents add features and services to maintain their hold on customers? We explore the challenges and op…
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Is Australia innovating for our real future? Are we on the right path for the future we now face? Innovation opportunities are ready and waiting for businesses eager to push onward, but how do we prepare our teams to excel in a post-pandemic work environment? And as an economy, how does Australia ensure it is embracing a diverse array of businesses…
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Pandemic, extreme climate impacts, and war in Ukraine are creating a difficult outlook for businesses across the globe. The state of global forces are as complicated as they have been this century. The world needs new solutions to big problems, so where are the opportunities for Australian businesses to transform and evolve for the new now and thri…
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