SoapBox is an interview show focused on people passionate about social justice and environmental sustainability. Broadcast on 2XXFM and SYN Nation. Supported by YWCA Canberra.
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SoapBox - S02E08 -Interview with Cleve McGhie from AIME Mentoring
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21:27This week we sit down with Cleve McGhie to talk about AIME, a nationwide innovative education program that is focused on supporting Indigenous kids, in their secondary education and anything they wish to do beyond that. Cleve's personal experience with AIME is a testament to the success of the program. It was pleasure to sit down with him and discu…
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Soapbox - Alex Green and Loretta Lackner Interview Elliot Costello
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22:58Alex and Loretta sit down with YGAP CEO and Founder Elliot Costello and talk about his campaign The PolishedMan which is aimed at creating awareness and stoping violence against children. I in 5 children are affected by physical/sexual violence and their campaign is nailing it to stop it. Check out more about the campaign here: https://www.polished…
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SoapBox -Ep 18- Parliament of Youth on Sustainability 2015: Vivien is 11 and has a lot to say!
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25:40Host: Lee ConstableGuests: Vivien Murray, Grade 5 at Palmerston District Primary SchoolAnne Quinn, 2020 Vision and Parliament of Youth Project OfficerThis is an interview I did in 2015 and one of my favourites! Students from schools across Canberra come up with sustainability ideas and propose them at a Parliament of Youth to real politicians.Vivie…
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SoapBox - Ep 17- Tamika Townsend on the importance of self-determination for indigenous communities
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27:02Host: Lee ConstableGuest: Tamika Townsend, Indigenous spokesperson for Reconciliation AustraliaWhat gets you on your Soapbox? Anything to do with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. Most recently- justice reinvestment. Anything to do with my mob and my people. I'm pretty politically engaged!What is one thing you wish everyone knew more a…
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SoapBox - Ep 16- How do we Prevent Homelessness and What's it Like to be a Big Issue Vendor?
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31:04Host: Lee ConstableGuests: Grant Wilson, Big Issue vendor and Julie Evans, Supportive Tenancy ServicesWhat is it like to ask for money on the street? What can people do if they are worried about losing their home? What does homelessness and public housing look like in ACT?Lee talks to Grant who has had first-hand experience of being without secure …
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SoapBox -Ep 13- Zoya Patel - On feminist literature and arts journal, Feminartsy
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27:21Host: Lee ConstableGuest: Zoya PatelWhat gets you on your SoapBox? Gender equality and animal welfare.What is one thing you wish everyone knew more about? Intersectionality. Look it up, check your privilege and be more aware!Zoya Patel is 2015 ACT Young Woman Of the Year as well as being founder and editor-in-chief of feminist literature and arts j…
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SoapBox - Ep 12- Dancing Goddesses - Supporting women of all abilities and backgrounds through dance
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20:57Host: Sian WilloughbyGuests: Renee and Priscilla - Vice-President and President of Dancing Goddesses“It’s a really powerful thing to be connected to your body and understand what it does. It’s not just about what it looks like or the aesthetics of it. It’s about ‘I can do these amazing things, look at how much I’m having fun with my body’, and owni…
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