David Hood 🏳️‍🌈 (He/Him)

Yes!!!! Somehow missed this but timing is perfect. Thank you @RichDecibels and @eddieharran ping @melinachan @ink_and_stories #microsolidarity #mutualsupport #mutualaid #peersupport #peerwork @micro_solid

@DanielPink Yes, if you have the capacity to make a contribution to others it has benefits for yourself, but when folks are struggling it is not uncommon to get caught up in the challenges of others’ lives as something of a distraction to taking care of oneself and one’s own challenges.

@DanielPink Sorry, this is totally off the mark. You cannot start by talking about the number of people experiencing mental ill health and then switch to people not experiencing optimal mental health and wellbeing and equate the two in terms of approach to improving their situation.

"Put your own mask on first" - debunked? Studies show one of the best ways to help ourselves is by helping others. Compassion beats self-absorption. fastcompany.com/91024004/scien…

Here is the income you need to buy a house & avoid housing stress in Aus cities: Brisbane $178k Sydney $293k Melbourne $189k Adelaide $163k Hobart $148k Perth $140k Darwin $124k Canberra $205k Buying a house has become an impossible dream for far too many, but we can fix it 👇

@dthorson @stephsoussloff Thank you so much for sharing this. Incredibly moving. What a human being, and what a legacy — his work and his words.

This is a must watch. At 11:44 on he reveals the secret magic at the core of IFS, which is also the core of unfolding, and circling, and love. m.youtube.com/watch?si=ZtkHb… H/t Lacey Clark

So looking forward to this weekend! Nerding out on #sustainabledesign #permaculture #biotecture and #bushfire preparedness up in beautiful Kinglake with the estimable Daryl Taylor as part of #NSLF24 Join me at @KinshipKinglake Earthship for @NSFestivalAus tinyurl.com/Kinship-Tours-…

Still two weeks to go!! So many wonderful opportunities to learn more about this big beautiful world and how we might live in a way that considers and prepares us better for our changing environment. #SLFAus #NSLF #NSLF24 #Sustainability #Australia #climate

His Holiness’ Message for the New Year - 2024 On the occasion of the New Year, I would like to thank everyone who has sent me good wishes, and I offer my greetings to you all, brothers and sisters across the world. Despite the many challenges that we are facing today, I feel optimistic that with a growing appreciation of how interconnected we all are in the oneness of humanity, we can all work to lead more meaningful lives and create a better world. As human beings we share a common wish to be happy and free from pain. We are social animals who depend on others to survive. Therefore, as I often say, we should work for the benefit of others. If we cannot help them, we should at least make sure we do no harm. I have found that helping others is the best way of ensuring happiness and calm for ourselves. I also firmly believe that we can find peace in the world only when we find peace within. Every human being has the potential to cultivate inner peace, and by so doing to contribute to the peace of our global community. We must try to cultivate compassion and inner peace, regardless of our nationality or religion, we can contribute to the well-being and happiness of all mankind. If the last century was the century of violence, it is our responsibility to make this century the century of dialogue. Once again, I extend warm greetings to you all. I hope that you all enjoy an auspicious beginning to the new year, 2024. With prayers and good wishes, Dalai Lama

Meet Aboriginal author Tyson Yunkaporta: “What if I lean into the pain and come out the other side and survive it—and what if I take you with me, as the reader, and together we deal with our pain?” Watch the full video interview with Tyson: youtube.com/watch?v=FV9yd4… #SandTalk

@Mon4Kooyong 100%! "In a roadmap to net zero emissions drawn up by the International Energy Agency, there should have been no new oil & gasfields approved for development from 2021. Instead, govts including US, UK and Australia have granted licences to drill for more." theguardian.com/science/2023/j…

The climate change news today is frightening. What's more frightening is our Federal Government is still opening new coal mines and subsidising fossil fuel companies. Labor has to do better. theage.com.au/environment/cl…

The devastation in northern hemisphere is a deeply concerning sign of what may be in store for 🇦🇺 in this & future summers. We need leadership & bold action to protect the people & places we love. Yet 🇦🇺 govt keep approving new fossil fuel projects 🤯 abc.net.au/news/2023-07-2…

Last week the Albanese govt approved its third new coal mine extension in 12 months… while we’re looking at 2023 being the hottest year on record, and our methane emissions being far greater than has been appreciated. We just *can’t* keep doing this. abc.net.au/news/2023-07-0…

In Vienna, 80% of residents rent, and virtually every rental has some form of rent control. As a result residents rent for life and often pay as little as 8% of their income on rent (compared to over 30% for renters in Oz). 60% live in social housing. nytimes.com/2023/05/23/mag…

@RichDecibels Looking forward to this. 👌☺️

I'm thinking about developing a training program for collaborative leadership, i.e., how you create a context that brings out the best in others, especially when you *don't* have positional authority interested?

@mosaiclabco @PublicAgenda @cityofmelbourne HT @Collabforge @MarkElliott

@RichDecibels OK, I’ll ask. What do you mean by that?

wanting to maximise your social impact is a psychological disorder and should be treated accordingly

Okay, so I see we really are still here. The government has made a policy choice to 𝙣𝙤𝙩 lift people out of poverty, but to leave them there. 😔 #Budget2023 #FirstDogOnTheMoon

So miserly $20 week increase to #Jobseeker has been confirmed, as well as a pathetic $15 per week rent assistance This is devastating news. People in poverty are literally worse off than when ALP elected last year #RaiseHell #RaiseTheRateForAll #MeanerThanMorrison #Budget2023