Newkind Conference, Tasmania
Newkind is a conference for social change, designed to inspire and empower you to effectively address the social, environmental and economic issues we face as a global society. Newkind brings together academics, activists, thought leaders and inspirational educators, in a fully inclusive 5-day experience with practical skill development sessions, workshops and lecture.
As a media partner of Newkind Conference 2020, HCN had a team of four representatives; Bec, Bree, Kirra (who has written several article for our Changing Times newspaper,) and our founder Tiyana J, who travelled to Marion Bay Tasmania to cover some stories and their experience of Newkind Conference.
NEWKIND ARTICLES
Moving Towards a Decentralised, Network Approach: Enhancing Support for our Grassroots Movement with Open Collective
In a world where grassroots change is urgent and necessary, here at HCN we have always sought innovative ways to support grassroots changemakers and movements more effectively. Today, we are excited to share a significant shift in our approach—embracing a decentralised, network-based model and leveraging Open Collective to ensure greater financial transparency. This transformation not […]
Launching the School of Social Impact with our 5-Day Challenge
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the School of Social Impact, a revolutionary platform by the Humanitarian Changemakers Network. Founded on a vision to equip changemakers working across various issues, organisations, and sectors, the School of Social Impact aims to empower individual agents of change with the tools and knowledge they need to drive […]
Social Ontology, Power, and Modernity: Empowerment as a Theory of Transformative Change
This episode of Changemaker Q&A is an exciting one- I’m finally ready to share my explanatory framework of empowerment from my doctoral research! After presenting the framework at an international conference (I’ll share the paper here when it’s published), I wanted to share the philosophy/theoretical underpinnings of the framework for anyone who is interested in […]
Redefining Manifestation as Social Change: Bridging Spirituality and Science
In this thought-provoking episode, we unravel the profound connection between spirituality and science to challenge traditional notions of manifestation, stripping away the new-age veneer to explore its philosophical roots. We’re exploring the question: Can we manifest social change? Before we dive in, let’s clear the air of any preconceived notions about manifestation. I want you […]
Navigating the Complexity of Reality: Subjective and Objective Knowledge in Research and Social Change
In this episode of Changemaker Q&A, we tackle a question that was asked by Dess, an industrial hygienist who was unsure of how researchers tackle more ‘subjective’ phenomena; “how can you do a PhD on a topic soooo subjective… as an Industrial Hygienist have to read so many scientific articles from research and a lot […]
Creating Mindful Social Movements for Transformative Social Change
In the realm of social justice, our pursuit for change often navigates through various channels, methodologies, and practices. Amidst this landscape, the integration of mindfulness emerges as a pivotal tool, offering not just personal development but a transformative force within social movements. Traditionally focused on individual well-being, mindfulness extends its impact to the collective when […]
Observation and Interaction: Elevating Social Change Efforts through Permaculture Design Principles
In the realm of social change and sustainable development, the integration of permaculture design principles has offered an innovative and holistic approach. The first of these principles is Observation and Interaction, which like other permaculture principles transcends the agricultural context, offering invaluable insights and methodologies applicable to social change endeavours guided by design and systems […]
Catalytic Thinking: A Theory of Change for Realising Abundance
In this podcast episode, I delved deep into a concept close to my heart: the mindset of abundance and its pivotal role in driving social change. At the core of our discussions lies Catalytic Thinking, a theory rooted in the philosophy of abundance, initially proposed by Hilde Gottlieb, urging a reframe of questions, fostering collaboration, […]
Harnessing Systems Thinking for Social Change
While it may sound academic and complex, systems-thinking holds profound potential and applications in our efforts to drive positive change in the world. In this episode of Changemaker Q&A, we delve into what systems thinking is, its history, and why it’s crucial for addressing ‘wicked problems’ in society. We’ll also discuss its core principles and […]
Embracing the Inner Development Goals: Self-Development for Social Change
As we approach the turn of a new year, our intentions often align with resolutions aimed at self-improvement. For Ashley, a member of our community working in the non-profit sector, the focus for the upcoming year is on self-care and self-development. The final 2023 podcast episode dives deep into Ashley’s questions about self-development for social […]
