The reMAKERs

Australia reMADE

Welcome to the reMAKERS… …a podcast for thinking along with interesting, insightful, and creative people doing the work (in all its forms) to create the country of our dreams. Join Millie as she invites people to help her make sense of the moments we’re in and the ideas and practices that will help us through. Expect to hear some “I don’t understands…” some “I disagrees…” and some excited explorations of new ideas and the way they might fit together. Guest’s views are their own and, if all goes well, we won’t always be in agreement. Millie records her part of these conversations on muwinina country, lutruwita/Tasmania. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters, honouring Elders past and present. You can listen and subscribe to all episodes of the reMAKERS directly on your favourite podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify). Join the community of reMAKERS: sign up for email updates, follow us on social media. Feedback? Ideas? Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org. Love the show? Chip in to support it!

  1. Season 4: Episode 1

    24 APR

    Season 4: Episode 1

    This episode is a recording of ‘Book Club Live’ hosted by the wonderful folk from Good Together.  Matt Berry (Good Together) hosts Millie Rooney (Executive Director at Australia reMADE), Dan Hill (Director at Melbourne School of Design), and Sisonke Msimang (Author and Program Lead at the Centre for Stories) for a conversation about the book Abundance. Published in 2025, Abundance by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein has made a huge splash among the political class. It sets out an agenda for ‘a liberalism that builds’ and argues for a reduction in regulation and an increase in production. While focused on the US, the book has been picked up by the Labor party in Australia with Treasurer Jim Chalmers calling it ‘a ripper’ in a press interview. As a silver bullet it’s an appealing idea and you can see the language of abundance working its way through press releases and strategy papers. But Matt, Millie, Dan and Sisonke are less convinced. Have a listen as they try to take the good bits while critiquing what Millie argues is ‘actually a dangerous book’. Have a listen! SHOW NOTES Abundance by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein Solidarity by Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor The Real Housing Crisis by Dan Hill

  2. Season 3: Episode 13

    14/12/2023

    Season 3: Episode 13

    What if we could unearth for humanity the most enduring source of human knowledge on the planet – Indigenous systems thinking — and fuse it with the best of modern knowledge and technology? What if we could bake in more relational, expansive, nature-based design into how we approach our lives and work, and solve our biggest challenges?   On our last episode of the reMAKERS for 2023, we chat to Jack Manning Bancroft about a values system revolution.  Jack’s spent his career tackling inequity through connection, as the founder and CEO of the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience, AIME; and co-architect of a new ‘network of networks’ and digital nation, IMAGI-NATION.  He talks to us about not only about IMAGI-NATION and its transformative mission, but why seeing the problems is not enough. “There’s not many people who write the next chapter. I want to live there,” he says.  And with new tools and opportunities to get involved ranging from Joy Corporations to Imagination Labs, a feature film and so much more — you may well find yourself eager to join him.  Jack is a graduate of The University of Sydney and Stanford University,  a former NSW Young Australian of the Year, and author of books for children and adults. He is the youngest person in Australian history to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate (from the University of South Australia), and is currently an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University with the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab. SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention AIME on Australian Story  IMAGI-NATION welcome video Hoodie Economics: Changing our system to value what matters, by Jack Manning Bancroft Explainer on Web 3  Reframe It, created by Bobby Fishkin The Other Others podcast with Tyson Yunkaporta Things you can do Read Hoodie Economics (link above) Check out AIME and IMAGI-NATION (links above), learn more, apply for a visa to get involved.   Share this conversation with your people and networks. Love this podcast? We’re an independent charity and would love your tax-deductible donation.  Hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify) to subscribe to the show and get our latest episodes.  Rate and review!  Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas. - This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and THE LANDS OF THE Dharawal people in greater Wollongong, NSW.  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

  3. Season 3: Episode 12

    06/12/2023

    Season 3: Episode 12

    In tumultuous times, how do we ensure that communities can care and be cared for through disaster?  It’s all hands on deck for this episode of the reMAKERS podcast, as Lily welcomes Dr Millie Rooney (Co-Director) and Rachel Hay (Research and Projects Officer) onto the podcast to talk about Australia reMADE’s Care through Disaster project.  Rebecca Solnit has described disasters as a portal to paradise, where the community is freed from the constraints that usually keep us apart. But what if we could build the infrastructure to support strong, resilient communities before disaster, and set ourselves up to survive and thrive in good times as well as bad?  As we face increasing climate-fuelled disasters, applying a care lens to the usually efficiency-focused work of disaster management can ensure that no one is left behind; and that our communities are seen, safe and supported.  This conversation will leave you energised to create the community that you want, today. SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention Australia reMADE’s Care through Disaster report  Women’s Health Goulburn North East, our project partner  Our blog on Making Space for Utopia: the story of Fossil Free UTAS Rachel’s work on transport decarbonisation with Climate Tasmania  The Australian Government’s Intergenerational Report  Our work on Care, Connection, Contribution and the Public Good  A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit  Our three-part blog series on reMAKING economics  How art can help communities recover from disaster  Things you can do Share this work and these conversations in your own networks and local community. Hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify) to subscribe to the show and get our latest episodes.  Rate and review!  Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas. This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and THE LANDS OF THE MUWININA AND PALAWA PEOPLES IN NIPALUNA/HOBART IN LUTRUWITA/TASMANIA.  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

  4. Season 3: Episode 11

    23/11/2023

    Season 3: Episode 11

    The economy is just how we produce and provide for one another. So what if we threw out the old indicators of growth and profit, and instead measured its success by our collective wellbeing? On this episode of the reMAKERS podcast, we talk to Amanda Janoo  (Economics and Policy Lead) and Lisa Hough-Stewart (Implementation Lead) from the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance — about the countries and businesses that are doing just that.  We learn that the term ‘economy’, and the indicators of GDP, stock market growth and employment, didn’t enter the public discourse until the 1930s, as people tried to grapple with the unemployment and poverty experienced during the Great Depression.   Now,  nearly 100 years later, we’re still using those same indicators to understand and guide our economy. But the issues that we’re facing today are different: climate change, species extinction, mental health and more. It’s time for a new way of measuring economic success.  This is an uplifting conversation, where Amanda and Lisa guide us through what a Wellbeing Economy could look like, and how we can build it together. SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention Dr Katherine Trebeck, founder of WEAll, on the reMAKERS podcast  The SDG Lab at UN Geneva’s event recording of ‘Rethinking our Economic Systems for Long term Sustainable Development’  WEAll Scotland Sophie Howe, former Wales Future Generations Commissioner, on the reMAKERS podcast The Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) Read about how the Scottish Government is focussing on a Wellbeing Economy Nicola Sturgeon’s Ted Talk on why governments should prioritse wellbeing  WEAll’s research on the Wellbeing Reflex The Beyond Growth Conference in the EU’s Parliament last May Recommendations and good reads The Economics of Arrival by Katherine Trebeck and Jeremy Williams  Post Growth – Life After Capitalism by Professor Tim Jackson Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerera  The Divide by Jason Hickel  WEAll’s Transforming Business Guide, featuring Locavore and Auchrannie Resort  Australia reMADE’s work on the public good, care, connection and contribution  Things you can do Check out WEAll’s website.  Join WEAll’s Australian hub. Hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify) to subscribe to the show and get our latest episodes.  Share this episode with your people.  Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas!  This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

  5. Season 3: Episode 10

    23/10/2023

    Season 3: Episode 10

    What do a grandmother’s advice on ants, a time machine and an iceberg have in common?  According to Dr Vishnu Prahalad, they’re all part of what it means for us to live more sustainably, by learning to  think in terms of systems.   On this episode of the reMAKERS, we talk to Dr Prahalad: a conservationist, ecologist, systems thinker, and Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences at the University of Tasmania. Dr Prahalad connects different fields – from environmental management and geography to history, politics and economics – that need to come together for us to live harmoniously on our planet with the environment and the species who rely on it.  This episode is sure to get you thinking about life, the Universe and everything, from the smallest ant to the biggest systems that surround us all. SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention The Bachelor of Natural Environment and Conservation at the University of Tasmania  Vishnu’s talk on systems thinking and sustainability for the Modern Money Lab  Vishnu’s recent co-authored paper on making sustainability laws work, while treating our addiction to economic growth From What Is to What If by Rob Hopkins  The Transition Network Economist Stephanie Kelton   NewDemocracy.com.au Wales’ former Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe on the reMAKERS  The history of Tasmania Together  The Iceberg Model and our intro to systems change thinking  The Australia Institute’s Richard Denniss on the reMAKERS The Bioregional Economy by Molly Scott Cato Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows B******t Jobs by David Graeber  Recommendations and things you can do Check out Vishnu’s work at the University of Tasmania (UTas). Check out the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation at UTas.  Love this podcast? We’re an independent charity and would love your tax-deductible donation. Follow, rate and review this podcast on Apple or Spotify to help others find it. Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas.   This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and the lands of the muwinina and palawa peoples in nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita/Tasmania.  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

  6. Season 3: Episode 9

    09/10/2023

    Season 3: Episode 9

    How do we reMAKE our systems to treat people with respect, kindness and empathy?  On this episode of the reMAKER’s podcast, we talk to Mark Zirnsak, Senior Social Justice Advocate at the Uniting Church, who works on issues from climate change and tax to modern slavery, as director of its Justice and International Mission. Mark is an endlessly curious person and deep thinker, whose drive for justice and love takes him into the heart of the issues facing humanity. Sometimes, this causes him to challenge his peers, as on climate change.  “At the end of the day, if all we do is electrify everything, and we leave the underlying neoliberal economic system unchallenged and in place, then I think we're just waiting for the next crisis to emerge,” he told us.   But Mark is also someone who believes in the goodness of individuals, in how far we’ve come and in our capacity to to change systems for the better: drawing on lessons from history, from the advent of modern democracy to innovations happening right now in Seattle.  This is a thoughtful, gentle and hopeful conversation with someone who’s found his calling.  SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention Amnesty International Pax Christi The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck  Tax Justice Network  Stage Three Tax Cuts  Cannibal Capitalism by Nancy Fraser Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth The War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki Common Cause  The Voice Referendum Our conversation with Sally Hill on purpose-driven business Welcoming Disability Adam Grant  Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers Recommendations and things you can do Visit justact.org.au to learn more and support the work led by Mark and his team.  Love this podcast? We’re an independent charity and would love your tax-deductible donation.  Hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify) to subscribe to the show and get our latest episodes.  Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas! This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples in Narrm (Melbourne).  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

  7. Season3: Episode 8

    21/09/2023

    Season3: Episode 8

    How can business better serve society and the planet we share? What’s holding us back from doing business better, and where is the momentum for change? How can we tell a true purpose-driven business from one that’s just doing a little good (or a nice PR campaign) on the side? Today we’re chatting with Sally Hill, General Manager of the impact investing firm Tripple, and founder of the Purpose conference — a two-day event that brings together professionals who care about making business more ethical, responsible and sustainable.  Like it or not, business is one of the core organising principles for society, Sally says.  So she’s passionate about how we can leverage business to create true value and move us forward; to behave ethically and responsibly, and to just be useful in the world.  Whatever sector you work in, however you may feel about the mixed impacts of the business world and its power, it’s so great to listen and learn from someone who really gets it and is determined to drive change from within.  SHOW NOTES Things and people we mention GetUp campaign targeting banks on the Gunns Pulp Mill  Interface, sustainable carpet and flooring company  The surprising number of co-ops in Australia   Triple Bottom Line (general guide)  Economist Mariana Mazzucato: Mission Economy and The Entrepreneurial State (great books!)  Things that exist because of government investment, including Tesla The Inflation Reduction Act (what became of the ‘Green New Deal’) in America  De-growth - what it is and how it would work in our economy, introductory article by Jason Hickel et al Economist Richard Denniss on the reMAKERS podcast talking about growth/de-growth Overton window Regenerative business, regenerative finance Chris Andrew and Paul Girrawah House   Tyson Yunkaporta Jack Manning Bancroft Recommendations and things you can do Check out the Purpose conference, happening in Sydney, 8-9 Nov, 2023. Use the code “REMADE” for 20% off your ticket price.  Share this conversation with your friends, colleagues, boss, or your organisation’s sustainability team.  Ask your MP what s/he’s doing to promote pro-social businesses where you live, or contact one of the Ministers in Treasury (Australia).    We need more dialogue between people in business, government and civil society — see what you can do? Love this podcast and our work? We’re an independent charity and would love your tax-deductible donation.  Hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify) to subscribe to the show and get our latest episodes.  Find and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@Australia reMADE).   Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org to say hello, give us feedback, share ideas! THIS EPISODE OF THE REMAKERS WAS RECORDED FROM THE LANDS OF THE GUBBI GUBBI PEOPLE, IN QUEENSLAND’S SUNSHINE COAST, AND ON THE GADIGAL LANDS OF THE EORA NATION IN SYDNEY.  WE HONOUR THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS OF THESE LANDS AND WATERS, AND PAY OUR RESPECT TO ELDERS PAST AND PRESENT.

  8. Season 3, episode 7

    24/08/2023

    Season 3, episode 7

    Young people today have the deck stacked against them, and they know it.  They’ve grown up in a world defined by the global financial crisis, the climate crisis, a housing and cost-of-living crisis, and a global pandemic.  Their HECs debts are growing, their confidence in the future is shaky, and it’s feeling nigh impossible for all but the most fortunate to secure the basics of a good life. Today we’re hearing from two millennial leaders determined to turn things around.  Meet Jane Body and Thomas Walker.  Jane is General Manager and Tom is Chief Economist for Think Forward, an organisation that promotes intergenerational fairness and an economy that works for all generations.  They say the main economic challenges young people are up against aren’t inevitable (or the result of too much smashed avocado); but the result of deliberate policy choices, and timidity to undo previous bad decisions. So how do we rewrite the rules and share the wealth in a way that better supports wellbeing at all stages of life?  What would it look like to think long-term and make policies designed to improve the next 20 years… instead of just win the next election?  And how can we bring people together, instead of falsely pitting different generations against each other? This is a relatable, thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation; and if you’re a Millennial or member of Gen Z especially, we hope you feel really seen and understood.  Because while no young person should have to worry about things like tax policy, economics and superannuation — we’re so grateful people like Jane and Tom are out there, championing the kind of change that benefits us all.  This episode of the reMAKERS was recorded on the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.  We honour the Traditional Owners of these lands and waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.   SHOW NOTES Things we mention The generational gap in wealth in Australia  A wellbeing economy  The Game of Life   The flaws in Australia’s tax system  HECS debt indexation   Think Forward’s campaign for a Parliamentary Inquiry into intergenerational fairness  The UK Inquiry into international fairness  Senator David Pocock’s Bill on international equity bill Our podcast with Sophie Howe on working for the future generations in Wales  Jane doesn’t expect to pay off her HECS debt until she’s 65  The Australian Government’s Measuring What Matters Statement   Recommendations and things you can do Visit Think Forward’s website to read more about their work.  Sign Think Forward’s petition for a Parliamentary Inquiry on intergenerational fairness.  Take Think Forward’s survey on the tax system, its purpose and Australia’s economic future. Donate to support these conversations and the work of Australia reMADE. Subscribe to the reMAKERS podcast (hit ‘follow’ in your podcast app). Share on social, write a review, tell a friend. Join the conversation. Find us on social media (@Australia reMADE) or email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org.

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Welcome to the reMAKERS… …a podcast for thinking along with interesting, insightful, and creative people doing the work (in all its forms) to create the country of our dreams. Join Millie as she invites people to help her make sense of the moments we’re in and the ideas and practices that will help us through. Expect to hear some “I don’t understands…” some “I disagrees…” and some excited explorations of new ideas and the way they might fit together. Guest’s views are their own and, if all goes well, we won’t always be in agreement. Millie records her part of these conversations on muwinina country, lutruwita/Tasmania. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters, honouring Elders past and present. You can listen and subscribe to all episodes of the reMAKERS directly on your favourite podcast app (eg, Apple, Spotify). Join the community of reMAKERS: sign up for email updates, follow us on social media. Feedback? Ideas? Email us at podcast@AustraliareMADE.org. Love the show? Chip in to support it!

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  • Creator
    Australia reMADE
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © copyright by Australia reMADE, 2021
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