After Hours

A rare opportunity to hear from one of Victoria's most senior public sector leaders, Lee Miezis PSM, CEO of Parks Victoria.

Australians lose more money to gambling than any other country in the world.In this episode on After Hours, I'm joined by Martin Thomas, CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform.This is an episode worth hearing.

For the 21st episode of After Hours, I am joined by Chris Christoforou, CEO of VAADA, the voice of Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drug services.From championing evidence-based practice to driving systemic reform, VAADA works to ensure people experiencing harm, and the organisations supporting them, are truly heard.

In this episode of After Hours, I sit down with Dan McKenna from Housing All Australians, an organisation bringing a business-led approach to tackling homelessness. Their work focuses on uniting government, community, and the private sector to create real, long-term solutions so that every Australian has access to a safe place to call home.

In this episode of After Hours, I sit down with CEO of The Fair Co., Chris Buckingham. Chris and The Fair Co. are helping drive a more inclusive and equitable economy across Victoria and Australia; championing meaningful employment and creating pathways for those often left out of the workforce.

In Episode 18, I'm joined by Susan Provan, Director and CEO of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, one of the largest and most celebrated comedy festivals in the world.In this episode, Susan takes us back to where it all began, sharing the origins of the Festival and how it has grown into a defining part of Australia’s cultural calendar. From its early days to its global reach today, we explore what makes the Festival so special; for artists, audiences, and the city itself.With the Festival wrapping up this Sunday 19 April, there’s never been a better time to dive in, discover a new act, and support the incredible talent shaping Australian comedy.

On Episode 17 of After Hours, I’m joined by Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS, the organisation representing more than 120,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers across Australia and New Zealand.Dean sits at the centre of the music industry, advocating for creators and pushing for a future where their work is properly recognised and rewarded.We get into how APRA AMCOS shapes the creative landscape, what’s changing for artists right now, and the real challenges behind making a living in music today.

Andrew Kay, CEO of the World Literacy Foundation, joins After Hours to discuss the global fight against illiteracy. From grassroots initiatives to international advocacy, Andrew shares insights on how education transforms lives and what it will take to create a world where every child can read and write.

In this episode, I’m joined by Steph Say, CEO of HoMie, to talk about how this Melbourne social enterprise is using streetwear to create real opportunities for young people affected by homelessness.

In this episode I’m joined by the team at Reground to talk how this Melbourne social enterprise is helping turn waste into real-world impact ♻️Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.