Our culture’s voracious adoption of "fast fashion", with its exploitation and carbon footprint, is creating mountains of waste around the world. So how can we change Australia’s attitudes? In this episode of The Churchill Collective, Adam Spencer explores innovative recycling and upcycling techniques with Jane Milburn, an agricultural scientist who has embraced the “slow fashion” movement as the founder of her company, Textile Beat. Jane discusses how emphasising the importance of natural fibres and personal style can reduce fashion waste. Drawing parallels with the "slow food" movement, she advocates for a thoughtful approach to clothing consumption. Jane shares her Churchill Fellowship experiences, highlighting global initiatives that inspire local actions to combat unsustainable practices.


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Our culture&rsquo;s voracious adoption of "fast fashion", with its exploitation and carbon footprint, is creating mountains of waste around the world. So how can we change Australia&rsquo;s attitudes? In this episode of The Churchill Collective, Adam Spencer explores innovative recycling and upcycling techniques with Jane Milburn, an agricultural scientist who has embraced the &ldquo;slow fashion&rdquo; movement as the founder of her company, Textile Beat. Jane discusses how emphasising the importance of natural fibres and personal style can reduce fashion waste. Drawing parallels with the "slow food" movement, she advocates for a thoughtful approach to clothing consumption. Jane shares her Churchill Fellowship experiences, highlighting global initiatives that inspire local actions to combat unsustainable practices.
 The Churchill Collective is produced for the Winston Churchill Trust by:
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The focus for Season 3 is impact, which comes with a title change from The Churchill Collective to The Churchill Changemakers and a new batch of extraordinary people who received their Churchill Fellowships some years ago, to reveal their impact over time.

Michelle Ainsworth, Churchill Fellow and host of The Churchill Changemakers, talks to 10 bold thinkers, driven to learn more globally and return home to make an impact locally. 

You'll hear stories on topics from 'media literacy for primary school children' to 'tobacco control', and from 'maintaining historical keyboard instruments' to 'public toilet taboos, design and policy'. 

So, what did these changemakers do with those powerful new ideas, and how have they driven impact locally? We invite you to listen to The Churchill Changemakers and find out. 

 

 

The focus for Season 3 is impact, which comes&nbsp;with a title change from&nbsp;The Churchill Collective&nbsp;to&nbsp;The Churchill Changemakers&nbsp;and a new batch of extraordinary people who received their Churchill Fellowships some years ago, to reveal their impact over time.
Michelle Ainsworth, Churchill Fellow and host of The Churchill Changemakers, talks to 10 bold thinkers, driven to learn more globally and return home to make an impact locally.&nbsp;
You'll hear stories on topics from 'media literacy for primary school children' to 'tobacco control', and from 'maintaining historical keyboard instruments' to 'public toilet taboos, design and policy'.&nbsp;
So, what did these changemakers do with those powerful new ideas, and how have they driven impact locally? We invite you to listen to The Churchill Changemakers and find out.&nbsp;
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The Churchill Changemakers

Recycling in style

What happens when kids get most of their “news” from Instagram and YouTube, and what can actually be done to improve their media literacy?

In this episode of The Churchill Changemakers, journalist Bryce Corbett joins host Michelle Ainsworth to unpack the urgent need for media literacy in Australia.

As a 2023 Churchill Fellow, Bryce shares how he created Newshounds, a free program helping primary students spot mis- and disinformation, and reflects on his travels as a Churchill Fellow through the US, UK and Europe during a tumultuous news cycle.

He also reveals what Australia can learn from global experts about teaching media literacy in schools-  why these critical thinking skills for kids can’t wait.

 

The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the Winston Churchill Trust by:

SoundCartel 
+61 3 9882 8333

What happens when kids get most of their &ldquo;news&rdquo; from Instagram and YouTube, and what can actually be done to improve their media literacy?
In this episode of The Churchill Changemakers, journalist Bryce Corbett joins host Michelle Ainsworth to unpack the urgent need for media literacy in Australia.
As a 2023 Churchill Fellow, Bryce shares how he created Newshounds, a free program helping primary students spot mis- and disinformation, and reflects on his travels as a Churchill Fellow through the US, UK and Europe during a tumultuous news cycle.
He also reveals what Australia can learn from global experts about teaching media literacy in schools-&nbsp; why these critical thinking skills for kids can&rsquo;t wait.
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The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the <a href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/">Winston Churchill Trust </a>by:
<a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">SoundCartel&nbsp;</a> +61 3 9882 8333

Fake news, real impact: Teaching kids to tackle misinformation

Who gets to participate in public life - and what do toilets have to do with it? Social planner and public toilet advocate Katherine Webber joins host Michelle Ainsworth in this episode of The Churchill Changemakers to unpack how accessible, well-maintained public toilets reflect dignity, safety and community values.

Katherine shares the stories that sparked her research, insights from her Churchill Fellowship travels across North America and Europe, and why public toilets shape mobility and civic participation - especially for parents, older people, people with disabilities, and trans and gender-diverse communities.

She also explores policy gaps, the push for a “minister for toilets,” and how better design can build more inclusive public spaces.

Fellowship Sponsor: Katherine was awarded The Rodney Warmington Churchill Fellowship in 2018 to increase accessibility to public toilets by researching taboos, design, policy and legal barriers

 

The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the Winston Churchill Trust by:

SoundCartel 
+61 3 9882 8333

Who gets to participate in public life - and what do toilets have to do with it? Social planner and public toilet advocate Katherine Webber joins host Michelle Ainsworth in this episode of The Churchill Changemakers to unpack how accessible, well-maintained public toilets reflect dignity, safety and community values.
Katherine shares the stories that sparked her research, insights from her Churchill Fellowship travels across North America and Europe, and why public toilets shape mobility and civic participation - especially for parents, older people, people with disabilities, and trans and gender-diverse communities.
She also explores policy gaps, the push for a &ldquo;minister for toilets,&rdquo; and how better design can build more inclusive public spaces.
Fellowship Sponsor: Katherine was awarded The Rodney Warmington Churchill Fellowship in 2018 to increase accessibility to public toilets by researching taboos, design, policy and legal barriers
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The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the <a href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/">Winston Churchill Trust </a>by:
<a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">SoundCartel&nbsp;</a> +61 3 9882 8333

More than convenience: How public toilets shape public life

Why does Australia’s health system still treat mental and physical health as separate issues?

Psychiatrist Dr Paul Fung tackles this question on this episode of The Churchill Changemakers, drawing on insights from his Churchill Fellowship research across the US, UK and New Zealand.

Paul shares practical, real-world models for integrating mental health into general practice, reducing stigma, and improving access for culturally diverse, regional and underserved communities. 

He also explores workforce shortages and the often-overlooked “missing middle,” challenging the idea that more care is always better. In doing so, Paul makes a thoughtful and compelling case for smarter, more equitable health reform.

Fellowship Sponsor: Paul was awarded The Paul Tys Churchill Fellowship to investigate clinical service models that integrate mental health care with General Practice.

 

The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the Winston Churchill Trust by:

SoundCartel 
+61 3 9882 8333

Why does Australia&rsquo;s health system still treat mental and physical health as separate issues?
Psychiatrist Dr Paul Fung tackles this question on this episode of&nbsp;The Churchill Changemakers, drawing on insights from his Churchill Fellowship research across the US, UK and New Zealand.
Paul shares practical, real-world models for integrating mental health into general practice, reducing stigma, and improving access for culturally diverse, regional and underserved communities.&nbsp;
He also explores workforce shortages and the often-overlooked &ldquo;missing middle,&rdquo; challenging the idea that more care is always better. In doing so, Paul makes a thoughtful and compelling case for smarter, more equitable health reform.
Fellowship Sponsor: Paul was awarded The Paul Tys Churchill Fellowship to investigate clinical service models that integrate mental health care with General Practice.
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The Churchill Changemakers is produced for the <a href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/">Winston Churchill Trust </a>by:
<a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">SoundCartel&nbsp;</a> +61 3 9882 8333

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