Shaping Futures

Two years on from the “Save the Cranker” campaign to save Crown and Anchor, one of Adelaide’s treasured live music venues, does the city live up to its reputation as Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music? Liv is joined by her friend Charlotte, a lifelong choral singer, to talk about Charlotte’s experiences performing and earning accolades around the world. They then turn to Adelaide’s music and arts scene, the funding challenges facing local artists, and ways we can all better support the musicians and venues who bring life to the culture of this city. 

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The Note Gig Guide

Liv and Josh give us a recap of the Gather Round weekend earlier in the year. Since 2023, Gather Round, the AFL’s festival of footy in the ‘festival state’, has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to South Australia. Liv and Josh share some insights into what makes this event so special as a segue to talk about sports and sporting culture more broadly.

Sport, according to Josh, is like a “metaphor for life”. Their conversation touches on themes related to community, camaraderie, and friendships that sport can offer people. They get real about contemporary issues in competitive sports, such as homophobia and racism. They round out their wide-ranging conversation by talking about ways you could get involved in your local sport community.  

Liv Webb and Josh Manuel are both engineers by trade and Global Shapers based in Adelaide. Listen in to find out who among them is a Crows supporter.

What if employment didn’t have to look like a 9-5 job? What if work could be shaped around someone’s strengths, interests, energy, confidence and life circumstances?

In this episode of Shaping Futures, we explore the world of microenterprises and how they can help people who face barriers to traditional employment to thrive in self-employment pathways.

Helen is joined by Josh Fergie from Community Living Project and Erin from Ezzabelle’s Gifts for a warm and honest conversation about what it really takes to help someone build something of their own. Together, they unpack how micro enterprises can support people with disability, neurodivergence, mental health challenges or different life circumstances to discover their skills, build confidence and create work that feels purposeful.

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Stone & Chalk: here

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Energy gurus Michelle Howie and Bayan Yazdani give us an update on the latest developments in the energy sector. Together they unpack “what are distributed energy resources?” – DER for short – “what does South Australia’s world-leading energy transition actually means for consumers?” and “who stands to benefit from grid electrification?”.

Michelle works as an Innovation Development Manager at SA Power Networks by day and is a Global Shaper in the Alumni. Bayan works as a sustainable agriculture policy advisor for the Australian Government and is a Shaper in the Perth Hub.

POV: You’re in your 20s, in search of other values-driven changemakers who lead projects that create meaningful impact in Adelaide and elsewhere. Enter the Global Shapers Community Adelaide.

Longtime ‘Shapers’ Satya and Michelle take us through who the Global Shapers are, what you can do and what you can get out of being a member of the Global Shapers Community. With years of experience as Global Shapers under their belt, Satya and Michelle discuss their experiences leading some high-impact projects, such as hosting 120 Global Shapers from 18 countries at the SHAPE APAC Conference in 2025, and the hub’s ongoing and future projects, including this podcast! 

Applications are open year-round. Join the Adelaide Global Shapers Community today by applying here.

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For more on the 2025 SHAPE APAC Conference, read our impact report here

Adelaide is one of 500 Global Shapers Hubs around the world. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

What is a caucus? How to ministers get appointed? What is a shadow cabinet? What is a donkey vote? Who puts forward bills and how do they get scrutinised before being passed? Why do independents and minor parties matter? How do I fill out my ballot?

We bring together Global Shapers from across the country to dive into state government mechanics and definitions, to help you understand how your vote is counted and what happens in the parliament once the votes are settled. 
Australia has a unique vote counting and parliamentary system - so be sure to get the basic understanding to make your vote count!
This is a must-listen before this weekend's state election in SA, and has SA-specific examples, but will remain relevant for all Australians engaging in our (compulsory) democratic process.

This episode was produced in collaboration with Global Shapers Melbourne and Not Too Young To.

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Join Adelaide Global Shaper Adam on this weeks episode featuring the CEO of Emmi. Emmi provides tools to help investors assess and manage carbon transition risks across various asset classes. Their platform offers detailed emissions data and scenario modeling, helping asset owners, managers, and consultants align their investments with net-zero goals. By translating carbon data into financial risk insights, Emmi empowers organisations to make informed decisions about sustainability, regulatory compliance, and climate strategy. Their work is crucial in driving the financial sector towards reducing carbon footprints and supporting global climate initiatives. If you would like to hear all about the journey towards Net Zero and why it is so critical, follow the link below!

https://www.emmi.io/ 

Taking creative action to solve problems faced by society, changemakers are passionate and inspiring individuals. We have the pleasure of presenting episode two of a two-part series recorded at an event hosted by Adelaide City Rotaract Club. This live panel is hosted by dedicated Global Shaper Steph Hopkins.

Episode two features Henry Davis, principle of HLD Law, Australia conveyancing and principal of co-pilot Australia. Lazaras also joins us as the youngest councillor in the city of port Adelaide enfield representing the progressive politics and values from his area. Fellow Global Shaper Michelle Howie features in this panel too. She is a future networks engineer at SA power networks passionate about clean energy and a sustainable future. Michelle also serves on the global shapers advisory council to strengthen governance and impact for the region. Interviewer, public speaker and artist, Isabella Taylor has a passion for the world she lives in. She holds a seat on this panel to help encourage young people to pursue their passions regardless of circumstance. We hope you enjoy todays episode!

Taking creative action to solve problems faced by society, changemakers are passionate and inspiring individuals. We have the pleasure of presenting episode one of a two-part series recorded at an event hosted by Adelaide City Rotaract Club. This live panel is hosted by dedicated Global Shaper Steph Hopkins.

Episode one features the honourable Olivia Savvas MP. Elected at age 25, she is the youngest member of the South Australian Parliament and is the youngest woman ever elected to the House of Assembly. She is a current Labor member of the South Australian House of Assembly representing Newland. Today Olivia shares with us why she got into politics at such a young age, how her age and gender have been a disruptor, how she works with the young people in her electorate, and what political project she's most proud of. We hope you enjoy! 

The upcoming Voice to Parliament Referendum is fast approaching and it’s time to get conversations flowing. Identifying a gap in public knowledge surrounding the upcoming vote, Global Shapers wanted to spread awareness of the campaign in a non-partisan way, for those who seek further understanding. As Global Shapers we meet and collaborate on Kaurna Land everyday. We are privileged and proud to call this land our home and pay our respects to its traditional custodians who have cared and nurtured this shared ground for generations. 

The upcoming referendum is a big turning point in our country’s history. We are lucky to live in such a democracy where we have a voice, so let’s use it to make an informed vote. In this episode we tackle the questions everyone seeks answers to as we embark on a journey towards the polling booths in October. 

Our knowledgeable guests Zara Cox, Alan Abraham and Harper Robb are all Adelaide University Law students dedicating time to the cause of education surrounding the vote. They share insightful yet vital information and encourage everyone to follow the links below to learn more. 

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Heart to Heart instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheart_campaign/

Heart to Heart podcast: https://spotify.link/3430MnIHnDb

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-heart-to-heart-podcast/id1701922170

Uluru Statement website: https://ulurustatement.org/