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Change the Story

Impact Studios
Asset Mapping
UTS Shopfront
Australia
Multilingualism
Acknowledgement Of Country
Appreciative Inquiry
University-Community Partnerships
Community-Engaged Learning
Multiculturalism
Life-Centred Design
Body Mapping
Community Engagement In Higher Education
Community Engagement
First Nations
Right To Housing
Social Justice
Public Policy
Community-Led Solutions
Indigenous Sovereignty
Asset Based Community Development

People working to change systems from the ground up — community leaders, researchers, activists and practitioners. Through short series and conversations, you’ll hear big ideas, urgent debates, and practical examples of community-led solutions in action. This podcast was previously called Life's Lottery, and relaunched in 2026 as Change the Story. Produced by UTS Impact Studios.

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What if your right to a secure home was protected by law? Why is Australia one of the only liberal democracies without housing rights protection? Could a Human Rights Act help fix Australia’s housing crisis?

Everyone should have a safe, secure and h... more

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After 30 years of community engagement, a new question emerges - where to from here?

Shopfront has survived changes in leadership, funding pressures, shifting university priorities and enormous changes in the communities it serves. So what has allow... more

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What happens when learning leaves the classroom and enters the real world?

Recorded at Shopfront's 30th anniversary celebration, the final episode in this special series brings together founders, academics, community partners and former students to ... more

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Universities are often described as places of teaching and research. But what responsibility do they have to the communities around them?

In this episode, we move beyond individual projects and explore a bigger question: what can 30 years of communi... more

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Jessie Hohmann
Associate Professor at the UTS Faculty of Law, specializing in the right to housing and Indigenous peoples and international law
UTS Faculty of Law
Episode: The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Cassandra Goldie
CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service and adjunct professor at UNSW Sydney
Australian Council of Social Service
Episode: The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Tania Thompson
Community leader, social housing resident activist and senior rights advocate; founder of Golden Oldies
Golden Oldies
Episode: The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Caitlin Reiger
CEO of the Human Rights Law Centre and human rights lawyer
Human Rights Law Centre
Episode: The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Pauline O'Loughlin
Founding program manager of UTS Shopfront
UTS Shopfront
Episode: Where to from here? | The Shopfront Story Ep 3
Amy Persson
Pro Vice-Chancellor of Social Justice and Inclusion at UTS
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Where to from here? | The Shopfront Story Ep 3
Marisol Morales
Vice President for Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Episode: Where to from here? | The Shopfront Story Ep 3
Verity Firth
Vice President of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement at UNSW
UNSW
Episode: Where to from here? | The Shopfront Story Ep 3
Scott Burns
Former Shopfront student and UTS alumnus
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Where to from here? | The Shopfront Story Ep 3

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Elaine Laforteza
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The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Q: The Human Rights Law Centre has been coordinating a campaign for an Australian Human Rights Act. Can you talk to us about the difference a Human Rights Act could make in this context?
Caitlin Reiger says a Human Rights Act could make decision-makers consider interconnected rights when shaping laws and policies, establish consistent protections across Australia, and provide practical ways to challenge housing-related decisions. She cites examples in Queensland and Victoria where human rights legislation helped people avoid eviction or retain their homes.
The Right to Housing: how do we solve Australia's housing crisis? | Change the Story S6 Ep1
Q: Can you summarise what your right to housing in Australia report finds and give us a brief overview of what a right to housing is not?
Jessie Hohmann says the right is access to a place to live in peace, dignity and security, rather than a right to demand a house from the state. It sets standards for accessibility, affordability, secure tenure, habitability, location and cultural adequacy, and can guide policy and government accountability.
Beyond the Classroom | The Shopfront Story Ep 4
Q: What's the shift that you see when they actually go out into community and work with organisations and have to actually come face to face with the realities and the challenges of working in a real community?
Christina Ho says students move beyond abstract theories, encounter people and complex realities directly, and gain lasting experience from their placements.
Beyond the Classroom | The Shopfront Story Ep 4
Q: Is there something that you can think of that kind of speaks to the unique impact of that program or the kind of possibilities that come about when universities and community genuinely engage?
Christina Ho credits the program's longevity to its founders' vision and practical skill in navigating university governance, while Paul Ashton describes prioritizing a few strategic goals and building strong foundations.

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This program spotlights community-led change across systems, featuring conversations with researchers, activists, educators, and cultural practitioners who are actively building practical solutions from the ground up. Episodes center on multilingualism, Indigenous languages, belonging, and reconciliation in Australia, often weaving personal stories with policy and institutional perspectives. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on language as identity and country, cross-cultural collaboration, and tangible examples of how local initiatives translate into broader social impact. Listeners with interests in social justice, intercultural dialogue, education, and community development will likely find resonant discussions and actionable i... more

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2. Cassandra Goldie
3. Tania Thompson
4. Caitlin Reiger
5. Pauline O'Loughlin
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7. Marisol Morales
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