Global Australian Podcast

In this episode, you will meet Rachel G Barnard, Social Impact GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Rachel G Barnard is a social practice artist who has used art to divert young people out of the criminal justice system. In 2011, Ms Barnard founded Young New Yorkers (YNY), an arts diversion program for teens being prosecuted as adults in criminal courts. From 2012-2022, over 1500 young people have been sentenced to make art with YNY instead of jail or other adult sanctions, and most participants have their adult criminal cases dismissed and sealed.

In this interview, you will get to hear the scope of Ms Barnard’s immense social impact over the decade in her role as Founder and Director of YNY, the challenges involved in running a non-profit organisation, and what motivates her each day.  Ms Barnard also tells us about her new role becoming the Founder and CEO of a sustainable cardboard toy company, BigBrainBox.org, with the goal of “Toys for now [not forever]”.

Learn more about Rachel G Barnard in her 2022 GameChanger profile here > Rachel G Barnard

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In this episode, you will meet Dr Seiji Armstrong, Technology and Entrepreneurship Awardee in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Dr Seiji Armstrong is a quantum physicist and machine learning specialist on a mission to make the internet safer. As Head of Machine Learning in the Trust and Safety division at Google headquarters in California, Dr Armstrong leads a dedicated team focused on protecting child safety, countering violent extremism and, most recently, eradicating Covid-19-related racial vilification online. Operating in what is a new frontier for global safety and security, he has developed a series of machine-learning algorithms able to rapidly identify online abuse and policy breaches, with the goal of creating a safer place for all digital users online.

In this interview, Dr Armstrong shares his insights on effective communication and team building. His work at Google in this critical area benefits us all and offers a glimpse into the threats to online safety. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr Armstrog also brings a personal perspective to working in this field as a father to two young daughters. He is dedicated to empowering the next generation and inspiring them to make a difference in the world. 

Learn more about Dr Seiji Armstrong in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Dr Seiji Armstrong

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In this episode, you will meet Dr Seiji Armstrong, Technology and Entrepreneurship Awardee in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Dr Seiji Armstrong is a quantum physicist and machine learning specialist on a mission to make the internet safer. As Head of Machine Learning in the Trust and Safety division at Google headquarters in California, Dr Armstrong leads a dedicated team focused on protecting child safety, countering violent extremism and, most recently, eradicating Covid-19-related racial vilification online. Operating in what is a new frontier for global safety and security, he has developed a series of machine-learning algorithms able to rapidly identify online abuse and policy breaches, with the goal of creating a safer place for all digital users online.

In this interview, Dr Armstrong shares his insights on effective communication and team building. His work at Google in this critical area benefits us all and offers a glimpse into the threats to online safety. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr Armstrog also brings a personal perspective to working in this field as a father to two young daughters. He is dedicated to empowering the next generation and inspiring them to make a difference in the world. 

Learn more about Dr Seiji Armstrong in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Dr Seiji Armstrong

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In this episode, you will meet Professor Kate Crawford, Technology and Entrepreneurship GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Professor Kate Crawford is a leading scholar of the social and political implications of artificial intelligence (AI). As an award-winning author and academic who has dedicated more than 20 years to researching the impacts of technology on the modern world, Prof Crawford plays a critical role in shaping the global understanding of how machine learning, data and AI have been shaped by political and historical contexts, and are now influencing the foundations of human existence. She is a sought-after expert in the growing field of Ethical AI, advising global policy makers from the United Nations to the White House, as well as the Australia Human Rights Commission, on how to create an ethical framework for the development and use of this far-reaching technology.

In this interview, Prof Crawford shares great insight into how design and creativity can illuminate technology and its role in our life. As a groundbreaking interdisciplinary scholar, Prof Crawford discusses her critical role in shaping new fields, in particular AI studies and the sociotechnical foundations of machine learning. 

Learn more about Prof Kate Crawford in her 2022 GameChanger profile here > Prof Kate Crawford

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In this episode, you will meet Professor Kate Crawford, Technology and Entrepreneurship GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Professor Kate Crawford is a leading scholar of the social and political implications of artificial intelligence (AI). As an award-winning author and academic who has dedicated more than 20 years to researching the impacts of technology on the modern world, Prof Crawford plays a critical role in shaping the global understanding of how machine learning, data and AI have been shaped by political and historical contexts, and are now influencing the foundations of human existence. She is a sought-after expert in the growing field of Ethical AI, advising global policy makers from the United Nations to the White House, as well as the Australia Human Rights Commission, on how to create an ethical framework for the development and use of this far-reaching technology.

In this interview, Prof Crawford shares great insight into how design and creativity can illuminate technology and its role in our life. As a groundbreaking interdisciplinary scholar, Prof Crawford discusses her critical role in shaping new fields, in particular AI studies and the sociotechnical foundations of machine learning. 

Learn more about Prof Kate Crawford in her 2022 GameChanger profile here > Prof Kate Crawford

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In this episode, you will meet Khunapong Khunaraksa, Sustainability GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Khunapong Khunaraksa is an energetic advocate for sustainability and social impact in Asia, and has dedicated his career to solving the region’s toughest sustainability issues in water sanitation and plastic pollution. He has pioneered sustainable market-based models to address the intersection of environmental, social, and financial barriers to build inclusive and circular economies. Programs that he built and contributed to have now improved the lives of millions in Asia, delivering critical access to clean water and sanitation and empowering citizens to lift themselves out of poverty and turning it into opportunity. 

Be inspired by Mr Khunaraksa as he shares his lifelong dedication to addressing some of the world’s biggest sustainability concerns. He discusses how sustainability cannot be separated from social impact and economic outcomes, inviting us to see impact investing as a real and achievable goal.

Learn more about Khunapong Khunaraksa in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Khunapong Khunaraksa

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In this episode, you will meet Craig Leeson, Sustainability GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Craig Leeson is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, presenter and entrepreneur, on a mission to end single-use plastic within a generation. He is the executive producer, director, writer and narrator of landmark global documentary A Plastic Ocean (2016), which documents the devastating global impact of plastic pollution on people and the planet. This year, he released his much anticipated follow-on film, The Last Glaciers; the most comprehensive film ever produced about the relationship between climate change, mountain environments and glaciers. His films are powerful vehicles for opening the eyes of audiences around the world to the impacts of human behaviour on the planet, and the urgent need for global climate action.

Mr Leeson generously shares stories about his extraordinary work in helping to drive more sustainable practices across the globe. Arguably the best moment in this interview is when Mr Leeson shares a unique and funny interaction he had with a baby blue whale, the outcome of which has provided groundbreaking insights into the species and their role in the oceans. 

Learn more about Craig Leeson in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Craig Leeson

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In this episode, you will meet Khunapong Khunaraksa, Sustainability GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Khunapong Khunaraksa is an energetic advocate for sustainability and social impact in Asia, and has dedicated his career to solving the region’s toughest sustainability issues in water sanitation and plastic pollution. He has pioneered sustainable market-based models to address the intersection of environmental, social, and financial barriers to build inclusive and circular economies. Programs that he built and contributed to have now improved the lives of millions in Asia, delivering critical access to clean water and sanitation and empowering citizens to lift themselves out of poverty and turning it into opportunity. 

Be inspired by Mr Khunaraksa as he shares his lifelong dedication to addressing some of the world’s biggest sustainability concerns. He discusses how sustainability cannot be separated from social impact and economic outcomes, inviting us to see impact investing as a real and achievable goal.

Learn more about Khunapong Khunaraksa in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Khunapong Khunaraksa

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In this episode, you will meet Craig Leeson, Sustainability GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Craig Leeson is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, presenter and entrepreneur, on a mission to end single-use plastic within a generation. He is the executive producer, director, writer and narrator of landmark global documentary A Plastic Ocean (2016), which documents the devastating global impact of plastic pollution on people and the planet. This year, he released his much anticipated follow-on film, The Last Glaciers; the most comprehensive film ever produced about the relationship between climate change, mountain environments and glaciers. His films are powerful vehicles for opening the eyes of audiences around the world to the impacts of human behaviour on the planet, and the urgent need for global climate action.

Mr Leeson generously shares stories about his extraordinary work in helping to drive more sustainable practices across the globe. Arguably the best moment in this interview is when Mr Leeson shares a unique and funny interaction he had with a baby blue whale, the outcome of which has provided groundbreaking insights into the species and their role in the oceans. 

Learn more about Craig Leeson in his 2022 GameChanger profile here > Craig Leeson

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In this episode, you will meet Caroline Malcolm, Education & Research GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022. 

Caroline Malcolm is one of the world’s most influential voices on blockchain and digital assets, and their impact on international public policy. As a senior leader working at the intersection of technology and financial systems, Ms Malcolm has spent the past decade at the forefront of global policy-making on tech, finance and tax issues. She was the founding Head of the OECD’s Global Blockchain Policy Centre, which became the hub for the OECD’s work relating to distributed ledger technologies and a trusted reference point for policymakers across the globe working to understand this new frontier. In her new role at Head of International Public Policy and Research at blockchain data platform Chainalysis, Ms Malcolm continues to shape the way governments and industry engage with this emerging technology, leveraging data analytics to educate regulators on the future of the sector.

In this interview, Ms Malcolm gives us insight into her work in the blockchain and digital assets space. She shares with us how important the work is around global policy making to ensure the safety of this digital sector.  Ms Malcolm also gives excellent advice for those interested in working in this area.

Learn more about Caroline Malcolm in her 2022 GameChanger profile here > Caroline Malcolm

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