This week on A Just(ER) Generation, host ‘Alopi Latukefu welcomes the Honourable Linda Burney MP, recent Minister for Indigenous Australians, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they delve into Linda's remarkable leadership journey, reflect on the 2023 Referendum on the Voice to Parliament, and explore the path ahead with hope for the next generation of leaders. Join them as they discuss truth-telling, shared responsibility, and building a future rooted in unity and understanding.

In this episode of A Just(ER) Generation, His Excellency Anote Tong, former President of Kiribati (2003–2016) joins our host, ‘Alopi Latukefu. Together, they reflect on Anote’s leadership journey and groundbreaking work on climate justice, sharing valuable insights on the ongoing challenges to the people of Kiribati. With a deep commitment to the survival of vulnerable island nations, Anote shares his profound vision that continues to inspire his fight for a sustainable and just future for all.

In this webinar, ‘Alopi Latukefu, Director of the Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education hosted Peter Murphy—a dedicated advocate for social justice and a trusted friend of the Edmund Rice Centre. Together, they explored Peter's journey, reflecting on his wealth of experience, sharing hard-earned wisdom, and uncovering the unwavering passion that has driven his impactful career.

Dame Meg Taylor was the former Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum and a current member of the Pacific Elders' Voice. In this episode of A Just(ER) Generation, she shares reflections on her distinguished career, her dedication to the Pacific, and valuable insights drawn from her multifaceted experiences—not only as a leader but also as a young athlete. Dame Meg Taylor DBE is a Papua New Guinean lawyer and diplomat and a well known figure and thought leader from the Pacific. She was the PNG Ambassador to the US, Mexico and Canada from 1989 to 1994, worked with the World Bank and in 2014 was appointed Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum a position which she held until 2021. This episode was recorded on 8 December 2023.

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Along with being a long-term supporter of the Justice through the Arts program with the Edmund Rice Centre Gillian Daley is the Director of Identity at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield. In 2023 during her sabbatical, Gillian took the opportunity to work in a voluntary capacity with the Centre – delivering along with Marisa Brattoni and the rest of the Edmund Rice Centre team our first ‘Fair Play’ event bringing together Craig Foster, Zali Steggal and others to talk to young sports school leaders about how they can build their own thinking and approach to social justice.

A Juster(ER) Generation is a podcast series from the Edmund Rice Centre about conversations that matter. In this episode, professional Rugby League player Sione ‘Ofa Finefeuiaki talked about his life and his involvement with social work after retiring from rugby. He played professional Rugby for eight years for Sydney Roosters, Melbourne Storm, Manly Sea Eagles and the Newcastle Knights.

A Juster(ER) Generation is a podcast series from the Edmund Rice Centre about conversations that matter. In this episode, Campaign Director of Yes23 Mr. Dean Parkin talked about his life before the YES campaign and why he got involved with the campaign. Dean also discussed the importance of The Uluru Statement from the Heart as an invitation for all Australians and took the opportunity to debunk some of the myths about the Statement and what the proposal for a Voice to Parliament enshrined in Australia’s constitution is about.

A Juster(ER) Generation is a podcast series from the Edmund Rice Centre about conversations that matter.

In this episode ‘Alopi talks to long time Justice through the Arts Ambassador, author, screenwriter and many other things Melina Marchetta. Melina speaks to her journey to social justice and why the arts are an important way to raise awareness but also advance outcomes in social Justice.

A Juster(ER) Generation is a podcast series from the Edmund Rice Centre about conversations that matter.

Join Director of the Edmund Rice Centre, 'Alopi Latukefu, in a one on one chat with his predecessor, Phil Glendenning AM.

Listen in on a conversation that spans Phil's extensive career in social justice, including in the reconciliation movement, support of refugees, and the climate crisis in the Pacific. He also reflects on the journey of the Edmund Rice Centre over the past 27 years, with a call to young people to take up the mission of social justice in the 21st century.

A Juster(ER) Generation is a podcast series from the Edmund Rice Centre about conversations that matter.

On June 3rd, Edmund Rice Centre celebrated the contribution of Eddie Koiki Mabo whose high court case successfully challenged the legal fiction of Terra Nullius (nobody's land) and in turn changed Australia and the country’s view of history. In the second episode of a Just(ER) Generation 'Alopi Latukefu talks to Joe Morrison, head of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, a body created as a direct result of the historic #Mabo decision 31 years ago.