Meet people teaming up with Australians to tackle tough social problems in their region. Common Cause uncovers the complexities, challenges, and successes of work to improve lives from the Solomon Islands to Sri Lanka.
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8 episódios
Ageing Well - Indonesia
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Ageing Well - IndonesiaAs Indonesia's elderly population grows faster than the global average, Romy Hidayat creates an innovative senior care program in his community, backed by Indonesia's expat community in Australia - and their culinary skills.
After the Wave - Tonga
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After the Wave - TongaAfter the 2022 volcanic eruption and tsunami destroyed Tonga's main port, Australian and Tongan engineers joined forces to rebuild this vital lifeline. Along the way, one engineer finds her true calling.
Changing the Game - Sri Lanka
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Changing the Game - Sri LankaNihlar's life was like everyone else's until she discovered her passion for cricket through an Australian-backed effort to foster social cohesion and empower girls in Sri Lanka's North, still healing from decades of conflict.
Coral Gardeners - PNG
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Coral Gardeners - PNGAs rising sea temperatures devastate coral reefs, a community in Papua New Guinea teams up with an Australian organisation - and the feisty village chicken - to restore fish stocks in their coastal waters.
The Eye Doctor - Vietnam
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The Eye Doctor - VietnamIn his final years, Australian eye surgeon Fred Hollows trained Vietnamese doctors in modern cataract surgery. Decades on, they and their students continue his mission, restoring sight to those who might otherwise go without.
The Wastewater Challenge - Fiji
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The Wastewater Challenge - FijiA Fijian engineer and her Australian counterpart tackle hazardous waste water across informal settlements. Their work could hold lessons with the potential to improve lives for billions around the world.
Island of Wisdom - Solomon Islands
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Island of Wisdom - Solomon IslandsOverwhelmed by outside forces, the Solomon Island Rangers Association visits the Torres Strait in Australia to learn how traditional knowledge and western science are being harnessed to protect culture and the environment.
High Hopes - Nepal
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High Hopes - NepalWhen Australian Audette Exel applied her skills to support some of the world's poorest she helped transform lives including Angjuk Lama, a former yak herder who is now giving back by helping others in his Himalayan homeland.
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