I write and speak regularly about design, digital technology, and social systems to explore and bring to attention how those domains interact and amplify one another. Matt lives and works on unceded Boonwurrung land I have lived and worked my whole life on Gadigal (Sydney) and Wurundjeri (...
Virah-Sawmy, M. 2015. Growing inclusive business models in the extractive industries: Demonstrating a smart con- cept to scale up positive social impacts. The Extractive Industries and Society 2 (4):676-79.Virah-Swamy, Growing Inclusive Business Models in the Extractive Industries....
In order to have an equal number of newspapers from both countries a further three, large, well established metropolitan dailies, two from New South Wales, the Daily Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald and one from Victoria, the The Age were selected on advice from an Australian colleague (see...
Conducted by UNSW Sydney, the research labels the viewing of diverse bodies online as an effective "micro-intervention" to prevent or limit the adverse impacts of social media. “We see this strategy as a micro-intervention — a small change we can make to improve people’s experiences on so...
address: 5 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: +61 289156203 In a world filled with modern construction materials and design trends, the timeless beauty and durability of stone masonry continue to stand the test of time. Stone masonry is an art form that has been practiced for centuries, and...
The study was initiated following the Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to have detrimental impacts on the wellbeing of both parents and children. “Following the study, parents reported that children were noticeably less anxious and had a better relationship with their peers, all of which...
This was a complex four-year program with significant impacts for affected local communities and regions. Closure timeline In June 2015, the closure of the Flinders Power operations in South Australia was announced. This resulted from a strategic review of the future of the Port Augusta power ...
Shout For Good is an app that gives turns your literal change into social change. Self-described as a "micro donation platform," the app allows users to donate a specific amount of money on top of purchases for things like movie tickets or cup of coffee -- to a nonprofit organisation of...
The impacts of ART have been many and one such area is the realm of sexual behaviour. At the time treatment were becoming widely accessible there was a public health concern that treatments would see an increase in sexual activity, specifically a reduction in safe sex among those living with ...
The experience of pain is unique, subjective and reliant on the individual's perception of their own pain. Melzack and Wall's (1982) definition of pain perception means that pain involves more than just the physical effect, but also psychological and social factors. This perception varies greatly...