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It's the act of giving by individuals for the greater good of the community. In this episode of Change Agents we explore the role philanthropy is playing in helping empower women in Victoria.

We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community taking small steps to change the lives of those around them. In this episode of Change Agents, we meet Ima Strkljevic, a physiotherapist and researcher who is encouraging other health professionals to give back to their communities.

If we look closely at the spaces in our communities where connection and friendship are built, we can see powerful examples of change. In this episode of Change Agents, we get to know Fariba Rahimi and the work she does as the facilitator of a sewing group for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Parramatta. Fariba's own story is one of remarkable personal resilience, and it has become her life's work to share this strength and resilience with others.

Across Victoria, teenaged entrepreneurs are starting and running companies at the same time as completing their high school studies.

With approximately one billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, living with disabilities, this group is not only recognised as the world’s largest minority but also as a dynamic

Doctors increasingly link social isolation and loneliness with heart disease, stroke and a higher risk of early death. In this episode of Change Agents we meet Manu Prigioni who has set up a social enterprise that is connecting people and combating loneliness through growing fresh food.

We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community acting as role models for change. In this episode of Change Agents SBS visits a group using fairy tales to make sense of Australian history and the human experience.

We often underestimate the power of small groups to create positive change in the community. In this episode of Change Agents we meet a world class athlete who has made it his mission to lead a small seaside community to health and fitness.

A newly formed group called the Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition is working toward a more sustainable future. Here's what to know about their first event coming up this weekend.

Lessons learned and applied during a recent workshop can help authors, from students to seasoned professionals, work together to produce more equitable and effective writing.