Yakety Yak
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In our monthly 'Yakety Yak' dinner and conversation series, we hear from individuals who have show exceptional leadership in the field of public and social innovation, corporate responsibility, social entrepreneurship or philanthropy. The evenings involve an interview with broadcaster Peter Thompson, followed by a facilitated discussion with a small invited audience of leaders from the public, private, community and academic sectors. If you would like to be included in a future Yakety Yak event, please email csi@unsw.edu.au. |
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July 2010 - Interview with Greg Hutchinson, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Australian Charities Fund 39.57 minutes View the video in larger format on UNSW-TV Greg Hutchinson speaks to Peter Thompson about his experiences founding and spearheading several social ventures including the Australian Charities Fund, which has been instrumental in driving the growth of workplace giving in Australia. He talks about the importance of building bridges between the corporate and community sectors and the value that each sector can add to the other. |
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June 2010 - Interview with Stephanie Alexander, food writer, former restaurateur, and founder of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. 40.47 minutes View the video in larger format on UNSW-TV Stephanie developed the Kitchen Garden program in primary schools in an attempt to engage children in the fun and enjoyment of growing vegetables, cooking food and eating healthy meals together. She talks about her frustrations at previous interventions to change children's eating behaviour which were negative and cautionary. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is now successfully changing children's eating habits in 138 schools across Australia. |
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May 2010 - Interview with Rupert Myer, Chairman of the National Gallery of Australia 41.10 minutes View the video in larger format on UNSW-TV At our first ever Canberra Yakety Yak event, Rupert Myer argues that there is a proud tradition of giving and philanthropy in Australia, but more can be done to amplify knowledge of, and celebrate philanthropic giving to continue to build this culture. |
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April 2010 - Interview with Michael McLeod, Co-Founder of Message Stick Communications View the video in larger format on UNSW-TV Michael McLeod is a Ngarrindjeri Monaro man, a founding director of Message Stick Group, and was instrumental in the recent establishment of the Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council. |
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April 2010 - Interview with Michael Chaney, Chairman of NAB and Woodside Petroleum and Chancellor of UWA
View the video in larger format on UNSW-TV Michael Chaney was the guest at our first ever Yakety Yak event in Perth. Michael provides his perspective on the relationship between corporate responsibility and shareholder obligations which was the catalyst for significant discussion and debate. |
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Feb 2010 - Interview with Audette Exel, ISIS Group co-founder and CEO of ISIS Asia Pacific View the video in larger format on YouTube Audette speaks candidly about her passion for helping people in need, the lessons she has learned along the way, and the importance of her legal and banking experience in teaching her how power, money and capital works. |
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Nov 2009 - Interview with Arthur Sinodinos, Regional General Manager of the Business and Private Bank at NAB View the video in larger format on YouTube Arthur Sinodinos, chief of staff to the former Prime Minister John Howard and senior leader at NAB, provides fascinating insights into politics and leadership, and particularly the importance in his life of the community role played by the Greek Orthodox church. |
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Nov 2009 - Interview with Ken Henry, Secretary to the Treasury View the video in larger format on YouTube Treasury Secretary Dr Ken Henry speaks to Peter Thompson about his passion for Australian wildlife and his commitment along with his wife's to take care of injured animals 24/7. |
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Sep 2009 - Interview with Sue Gordon, Former Magistrate of Western Australia View the video in larger format on YouTube Sue Gordon talks about her experiences as former WA Children's Court magistrate and former head of the Northern Territory Intervention, in Brisbane. |
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Aug 2009 - Interview with Eve Mahlab, Convenor, Women Donors Network View the video in larger format on YouTube In this interview, renowned businesswoman and women's activist Eve Mahlab demonstrates the razor sharp insights and analysis which underpin her success, in conversation with Peter Thompson in Melbourne. Among other things she talks about the Women Donors network which advocates targeted philanthropy for women and girls. |
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Jul 2009 - Interview with Dick Estens, Chairman of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy View video in larger format on YouTube |
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Jun 2009 - Interview with Kylie Charlton, Managing Director, Unitus Capital, 2009 Heloise Waislitz Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy at Swinburne University View above video in larger format on YouTube In this Yakety Yak interview, Kylie speaks vividly about her work through Unitus Capital channeling profit-seeking investment into social and environmental projects and arranging capital for microfinance institutions. |
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May 2009 - Interview with Linda Burney, Minister for Community Services View video in larger format on YouTube |
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Apr 2009 - Interview with David Gonski, Chancellor, UNSW, Chairman Investec Bank (Australia) Limited View above video in larger format on YouTube |