Wellbeing Economy Symposium
Event description
A day to exchange perspectives on an economy that is focused on wellbeing rather than GDP.
The global Church is encouraging a shift towards ecological economics. Meanwhile, our Federal and State Governments are both introducing wellbeing budgets that include quality of life measures to counter excessive focus on GDP. Join us for a conversation about these two paradigms, how they overlap, and how any of us might draw on them in our own work. All welcome!
Agenda:
9.00-10.00: Realities of the GDP/growth economy
Welcome message from Prof Anne Poelina, University of Notre Dame Australia
Testimonials from the frontline:
- Fiorella Vayda from Surry Hills parish
- Donna Boyd from St Vincent de Paul Customer Service Centre Redfern
- Moe Turaga, modern slavery survivor advocate
10.30-11.30: Ecological Economics
A Just Economy: Fr Peter Smith
Case study about a volunteer-run mental health drop-in centre: Dr Michael Walker, Cailey Sharp & Isaac Zammit
12.30-1.30: Wellbeing Economics - Panel discussion
Moderator: Dr Julie Macken
- Guest speaker from the Federal Government
- Jenny Stanger from Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network
- Prof Sharon Bessell from ANU
2.00-3.00: “What does this mean in my organisation?” – Small group break-outs
Four themes:
- Divestment and positive investment
- Language and story; breaking through the belief that “There Is No Alternative” to the GDP economy
- How do we value non-financial goods adequately?
- How do we advocate for change?
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