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The Remarkables
by Grant Thornton Australia
Grant Thornton’s new podcast that seeks to uncover stories about remarkable people doing incredible things for their community, bettering the world for future generations and inspiring others to do the same.
Episodes
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Best of: Delta Therapy Dogs
Welcome back to our Best of The Remarkables series! Our people and our broader community continue to inspire us, and this series is our way of revisiting what remarkable looks like beyond our firm’s walls. We hope you enjoy this highlight from one of our previous remarkable conversations with...
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Remarkable journeys: headspace
headspace works closely with communities across Australia to support young people experiencing mental health challenges. Their conversations with international students revealed that many face unique barriers to getting help. With support from the Grant Thornton Foundation, headspace collaborated...
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Best of: Yalari
Welcome back to our Best of The Remarkables series! Our people and our broader community continue to inspire us, and this series is our way of revisiting what remarkable looks like beyond our firm’s walls. We hope you enjoy this highlight from one of our previous remarkable conversations with…
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The Resilience Project: practical strategies for protecting your mental health
In this episode of The Remarkables, we speak with the CEO of The Resilience Project (TRP), Ben Waterman. TRP was founded by Hugh van Cuylenburg after he volunteered and lived with a community in North India. Although the community had few material possessions, their infectious happiness inspired...
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Best of: Play Like a Girl
Welcome back to our Best of The Remarkables series! Our people and our broader community continue to inspire us, and this series is our way of revisiting what remarkable looks like beyond our firm’s walls. We hope you enjoy this highlight from one of our previous remarkable conversations with...
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The McGrath Foundation: creating cancer care for our community
The McGrath Foundation is widely associated with the Pink Test and the prominent display of pink during the Australian cricket season. However, beyond these charitable events, a dedicated team of Cancer Care Nurses works diligently to ensure that every woman diagnosed with breast cancer receives...
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Best of: Jessica Fox reaches for remarkable in Paris
Welcome back to our Best of The Remarkables series! Our people and our broader community continue to inspire us, and this series is our way of revisiting what remarkable looks like beyond our firm’s walls. We hope you enjoy this highlight from one of our previous remarkable conversations with...
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Herekind: human-led, tech-enabled estate administration
Australia is on the cusp of a major wealth transfer, alongside profound personal loss. Resulting demographic shifts and changing family structures make early planning conversations more important than ever. Herekind combines education and technology to help people navigate the complex and costly...
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A remarkable chat with Jessica Fox & Dylan Alcott
In recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities, we chat with Dylan Alcott on The Remarkables. From winning four Paralympic gold medals to giving back to the community through philanthropy, acting and as a successful author of both a biography and kids books series, Dylan Alcott...
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TRACTION: focusing on early intervention and prevention programs for young people
TRACTION For Young People is a not-for-profit organisation striving to make a real difference to young Australians aged between 12-15 who may be at risk of disengaging from school. The organisation provides hands-on learning through projects like building bikes and boomboxes, providing an...
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Paddle Australia: paddling, partnerships and participation on and off the water
For Kim Crane and Richard Fox, paddling is so much more than a sport – it’s a lifestyle and driver of community, with the water being a place to switch off and unwind. Both are passionate about making the sport more accessible, so anyone, anywhere can experience the tranquillity of being on the...
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Delta Therapy Dogs: welcoming furry friends into the community
Dogs play a vital role in our communities – from assisting with farm work to detecting threats at airports, and much more in between. At Delta Therapy Dogs, trained volunteers and carefully assessed therapy dogs bring comfort and connection to health, aged care, education, and community settings....
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UN Global Compact: positively impacting our world and the environment
Businesses in Australia are currently preparing for mandatory sustainability reporting where they will be required to collate correct information and report on their processes and controls around their sustainability data to support disclosures. The UN Global Compact is helping organisations...
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Pride month: ending domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ communities
In this Pride Month episode of The Remarkables, we sit down with Ben Bjarnesen – a police officer, educator and campaigner – to understand his journey and community impact. In this episode, Ben discusses his personal story, how workplaces can better support LGBTQIA+ people who are experiencing...
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Play Like a Girl: sporting programs driving change to inspire women and girls
A quarter of young Australians decide to stop playing sport by the age of 15, with girls more likely to drop out than boys. However, Holly Bailey wasn't going to let this statistic deter her from competing. As a passionate advocate for gender equality in sport and leadership, Holly founded Play...
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Grant Thornton Foundation: welcoming RizeUp Australia and Women’s Resilience Centre
The Grant Thornton Foundation welcomed RizeUp and Women’s Resilience Centre as national partners, further strengthening the established relationships with headspace and Special Olympics Australia. With the Australian Government reporting that 11.3 per cent of Australian adults have experienced...
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DeadlyScience: providing STEM education equity and resources
Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra, NSW, Founder and CEO of DeadlyScience – an organisation striving to create STEM equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. From facing challenges and adversity as a child to being awarded 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year and an Order…
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SisterWorks: supporting migrant and refugee women
After an extensive career in management consulting, Ifrin Fittock began volunteering at SisterWorks – a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps refugee and migrant women achieve economic empowerment by providing job opportunities. Years later, she is now the CEO of the organisation, striving…
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Sign Hear: bridging the gap for our Auslan community
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there are 5.5 million people living with a disability in Australia. For Sharon Xabregas, she was born deaf and upon entering the workforce, Sharon found herself in environments that didn’t meet her needs. This experience inspired her to create...
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Jedess Hudson: Connecting community and culture through art
Jedess Hudson, a talented artist and descendant of the Ewamian and Western Yalanji people of North Queensland, has also established herself as a prominent female business leader and role model. In 2023, she was honoured with the Indigenous Business Women of the Year award in Cairns. She draws on...
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Share The Dignity: Everyone deserves the dignity many of us take for granted
Rochelle Courtenay founded Share The Dignity in 2015 after reading an article about the 48,000 women in Australia who lacked a safe place to call home and access to sanitary products. Since then, she has been tirelessly working to end period poverty in Australia. The advocacy group achieved a...
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Jess Fox reaches for remarkable in Paris
In this episode of The Remarkables, we chat to 10x Canoe Slalom World Champion and gold medallist Jess Fox about her achievements in Paris, how she uses social media, and what’s next on her journey.
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KeepCup: from discarding to reusing
In this episode, Abigail Forsythe, co-founder of KeepCup, chats to us about becoming a global symbol of sustainability, how the brand innovates in an increasingly eco conscious market, and the importance of understanding different market sustainability drivers and expectations.
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Walk Free: eradicating modern slavery
Walk Free was founded by 2021 WA Young Australian of the Year, Grace Forrest, after working with child sex-trafficking victims in Nepal. In 2018, the organisation successfully campaigned to implement the Australian Modern Slavery Act and produces the Global Slavery Index to inform legislation...
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Yalari: empowering the next generation through education
Yalari is a not-for-profit organisation offering secondary education scholarships to Australian schools for Indigenous students. The organisation champions the value of education and nurtures an encouraging community for students to thrive in their studies. Founders Waverley Stanley and Llew...
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Jessica Fox: reaching for remarkable in 2024
She pursues excellence and reaches for remarkable in her training, community work and, most recently, as the new Brand Ambassador for Grant Thornton. When she’s not on the rapids, she is studying her MBA or helping her local community by mentoring the younger generations in sport. With Paris…
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Fruit2Work: making meaningful employment opportunities
Simon Fenech’s life took an unexpected turn for the worse after a workplace injury. The General Manager of Fruit2Work went from having a family, home, and full-time job, to finding himself in prison, facing the daunting prospect of reintegration into society with a criminal record once completing...
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Grant Thornton Foundation: igniting impact with headspace and Special Olympics Australia
The Grant Thornton Foundation, headspace, and Special Olympics Australia all strive to create inclusive, supportive environments in and out of the corporate landscape. So, what underpins their work, and how can the Grant Thornton Foundation help our charity partners continue to drive diversity,...
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Clean Up Australia: conservation in the current climate
With growing concern for the environment and the implications of climate change, it’s important to consider how we can reduce our impact on the planet. As Clean Up Australia Day 2024 is just around the corner, we spoke with Jenny Geddes, CEO of Clean Up Australia, to discuss conservation in the...
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Madeleine Little: access in the arts
Madeleine Little is a creative, performer and access consultant based in Brisbane. After finding her passion for the creative arts in school, Madeleine has forged a career in performing. Her role as an access consultant was inspired by her work in the disability sector, advising theatre…
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Amanda Goodfellow: managing mental health through mindfulness
Amanda Goodfellow is a corporate meditation teacher, owner at Agile Mind, and a Grant Thornton alumnus teaching the corporate world how to slow down through mindfulness. Agile Mind’s mission is to ensure everyone has the knowledge and tools to experience the benefits of mindfulness and meditation...
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Orange Sky: delivering dignity to the homeless
Orange Sky is a not-for-profit organisation creating an inclusive environment for people who are living rough through providing access to laundry facilities and shower services. With the recent cost of living crisis and low housing stock, there is a growing demographic of hidden homelessness.…
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Rosie Thomas: don't be a bystander of bullying
“You don't have to be the most outgoing, loud, confident person to create change in the world”. This is a statement that cofounder of PROJECT ROCKIT, Rosie Thomas, stands by after witnessing acts of bullying during school. Since then, Rosie and her sister Lucy have been making a stance against...
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International Youth Day: Focussing on our future
International Youth Day was celebrated on Saturday 12 August with this year’s theme being ‘Towards a sustainable future’. While we always hear about future issues facing the world as adults, we wanted to know what the kids of Grant Thornton see as the biggest issues and how we can solve them.…
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Bec Brideson: We value what we measure
Bec Brideson began her remarkable career in communications and has worked across multinational agencies in Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand. Her own experiences in the workforce drove her desire to teach the corporate world about the power of seeing business through a gender lens. 🔎Want to…
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TradeMutt & TIACS: breaking down barriers
After losing a close friend to suicide, TradeMutt cofounders Dan Allen and Ed Ross were driven to reduce the rate of blue-collar suicides in Australia through their bright and vibrant workwear. While pivoting from tradespeople to workwear apparel was a learning curve for them, the challenge…
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Rachael Sarra: A strong sense of self and business
Art is a way of exploring different ideas separate from reality and, for Rachael Sarra, it allows her to feel strong connections with ancestors and culture. After realising there was demand for her creative work in the public realm, Rachael has managed to start and grow a business through a…
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Circle In: empowering employers, parents, and caregivers
Access to information is endless, with abundant advice around parenting and caregiving on the internet and in books. So, how do you know what advice to follow? The Circle In founders believe that information is only one piece of the puzzle, with managers playing a critical role in supporting…
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The Last Great First: Return from the ice
Doctors Gareth and Richard attempted to be the first polar explorers to complete the longest fully unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica. Though they fell short of their incredible goal, the pair have plenty of stories to tell about their tenacity and comradery on the ice. Their journey started...
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Frances Carter: A passion for protecting the planet
In a world where Australian businesses are preparing for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting to ramp up, Conservation Capital are one step ahead of the game – they are market leaders when it comes to preserving natural resources through implementing sustainable business…
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ID. Know Yourself: creating a better world for children in out-of-home care
As founder and CEO of ID. Know Yourself, Isaiah has created a positive environment for Aboriginal children in out-of-home-care by giving them a place to connect with their culture, and form friendships outside of their home life. Isaiah is determined to inspire every child who is part of this...
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Antarctica: the engine room of global climate
With the Antarctic Treaty expiring in just over 20 years and current global conflict, a question mark remains over the future of this remarkable place. In this episode, we explore projects led by the Foundation, the independent research currently being conducted, and how businesses can do more to...
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Chrysalis Projects: the creative sector and the culture of giving
Designed to celebrate place, Chrysalis Projects employs the creative workforce, energises local businesses, and reconnects the community – one project at a time. In this episode, they share stories about how their work has impacted the local community, their passion for the creative sector, and a...
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Dr Monique Retamal: fast fashion, recycling & plastics
Dr Retamal shares her insights into how we can avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle and advocates for a future where consumers, industry and government all work together to create a greener and healthier planet for all of us.
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Be Physiology: demystifying disability
In our second episode of The Remarkables podcast, we meet exercise physiologists and co-founders of Be Physiology, Aj Morris, Harry White and Brittney Kenward. In this episode, the trio share stories about people they work with, what drives them to do what they do and how we can better educate...
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The Last Great First: a journey for the planet
In our first episode, we meet Drs Gareth Andrews and Richard Stephenson from The Last Great First, who in October will attempt to become the first polar explorers to complete a fully unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica. Their expedition will push boundaries of what’s humanly possible and is an...
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What is The Remarkables?
Grant Thornton’s new podcast that seeks to uncover stories about remarkable people doing incredible things for their community, bettering the world for future generations and inspiring others to do the same.
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Grant Thornton’s new podcast that seeks to uncover stories about remarkable people doing incredible things for their community, bettering the world for future generations and inspiring others to do the same.
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Grant Thornton Australia
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