Bold Thinking events
Upcoming Bold Thinking events
Dried out? The future of inland cities
Thursday 04 April 05:45pm
In times of social, economic and environmental change what does the future hold for Australia’s inland cities?
Past Bold Thinking events
Fitter, faster, stronger: are we overdoing sporting excellence?
Thursday 14 March 2019
Join us on the evening of Thursday 14 March, as our expert panel of medical and sports scientists, combined with some of Australia’s leading athletes to explore the physical and mental boundaries of human performance in sport.
The Honourable Julie Bishop MP on politics, leadership and the Liberal party
Thursday 22 November 2018
What is the challenge of politics in this new era of social media and what is the balance between moderate and conservative policy-making for the Liberal party? What should be the guiding principles?
Is democracy broken?
Thursday 25 October 2018
Six changes in the office of Australian Prime Minister in the space of ten years and three parliaments; have we entered a new political normal where the convention of PM is changing, or is this a symptom of a broader political malaise?
Rudd on the PM years
Wednesday 24 October 2018
He was the man elected on a rising tide of fresh ideas and enthusiasm, but within three years in office the Kevin 07 bandwagon had come to an end after a bitter internal coup that has set an overriding theme for federal politics ever since.
Embracing the F-word: has feminism had its day?
Thursday 20 September 2018
Women’s voices are raised – louder than ever before – but are they being fully heard? This thought-provoking panel discussion will consider what needs to happen to affect real change and if feminism has lost its way, or evolved to reflect the changing times. If our mothers and grandmothers struggles still exist today how do we ensure a more equitable future for our daughters?
Smashed avo: is there a war on youth?
Thursday 23 August 2018
Do Baby Boomers understand the current challenges facing Millennials or are they too busy spending their inheritance to care?
Digital Defenders – Who’s guarding us from cyber-attack?
Thursday 21 June 2018
As the internet of things invades the everyday and our lives become more reliant on technology, so too are we becoming more and more vulnerable to privacy breaches and data misuse?
Forever Young: how can we age without getting old?
Thursday 24 May 2018
What does the future for you and your family look like in a community that is getting older?
Diet and identity: the rise of Veganism
Wednesday 18 April 2018
Plant based food diets are on the rise with an increasing number of people choosing veganism in Melbourne and globally. Why do people make this choice and how does this relate to their sense of identity? What are the psychological and sociological aspects of diet and food choice in light of the rise of veganism and other food trends?
Promise delivered? The National Disability Insurance Scheme five years on
Wednesday 28 March 2018
It's been five years since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was launched with the promise of revolutionising the care and support of people with a range of abilities. In 2018 it's time to ask - has that commitment been delivered?