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Australia’s leading visionaries converge for a lively and candid discussion on the bold ideas shaping Australia’s social and political future.
It is easy to be captivated by global agendas and headline-grabbing moments, but shaping Australia’s future will require homegrown creativity, problem-solving and true Aussie courage.
In What’s the Big Idea?, some of our leading thinkers share their vision for the nation and explore how we can take back control of our future while tackling today’s most pressing challenges.
Join host Jacinta Parsons as she welcomes Anglicare deputy director Maiy Azize, renowned psychiatrist Professor Patrick McGorry and historian Dr Emma Shortis for a thought-provoking discussion. Together, they’ll inspire and challenge, offering fresh perspectives on issues ranging from youth mental health and the housing crisis to the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Presented in partnership with The Australia Institute
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Wednesday 9 April
6.30 - 7.30pm
Tickets
$29.50
Full
$19.50
Concession
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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Additional Notes
A book signing will take place after the event.
The bookseller for this event is Mary Martin Bookshop.
Featuring
Maiy Azize
Maiy Azize is the National Spokesperson for Everybody’s Home, a campaign to fix Australia’s housing crisis. Everybody's Home is made up of 500 housing, homeless and welfare organisations, and over 43,000 supporters ...
Emma Shortis
Dr Emma Shortis is Senior Researcher in the International & Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute. Emma is historian and writer, focused on the history and politics of the United States and its role in the ...
Patrick McGorry
Professor Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born, Australian psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services, and for mental health innovation, advocacy ...
Jacinta Parsons
Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, writer and public speaker who currently hosts the Friday Revue and Saturday Mornings on ABC Local Radio Melbourne. She is the author of Unseen: The Secret Life of Chronic Illness ...