Global Ideas is an interdisciplinary community committed to practical action for global health equity based on human-centred design and entrepreneurship.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined November 2011
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The world is failing millions of children.
It's time to put young people at the centre of #foodsystems, and design #food environments that empower kids — not confuse, coerce or harm them!
We can do better, and we must.
features.unicef.org/state-of… #nutrition #SOWC2019
Check out how this company in India converts organic waste to biogas and organic manure.
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Obesity not a choice, experts say. "We have to realise that individuals cannot make good choices when those good choices are not available to them, either because of their resources, or because of the resources in their community."
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An estimated 7 million people die every year from exposure to polluted air. Nicola Davis looks at the science behind air pollution and at the policies to tackle it. Listen to the podcast 🎧 here fal.cn/34weX
Frontline immunisation workers play a critical role in improving vaccine access and equity. A new initiative aims to leverage their firsthand experience to co-create innovative delivery solutions.
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It's World Mental Heath Day! 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don't seek help because of stigma. We can all do something to help shed a more positive light on mental health.
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Scientists awarded Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for learning how cells use oxygen. 🏆 fal.cn/34nrZ
Meet Rere, with the help of her friends and loving parents, she opened a literacy center in her home to incite a world where solutions outpace problems.
Read more about Rere's journey: fal.cn/34krq
As an individual, what is the single, most important thing I can do in the face of climate change? fal.cn/34jU2
Five key takeaways from the UN General assembly: fal.cn/34ivY
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I want to see more women making decisions, controlling resources, & shaping policies. That’s why I’m committing $1B over the next 10 years to expanding women’s power & influence in the U.S. #EqualityCantWait, & no one in a position to act should either. m-gat.es/2nEH7Zw
Scientists hone in on DNA differences behind immune diseases fal.cn/34aOA via @medical_xpress
Join the Climate Strike this Friday 20th of September at 2pm in Melbourne Treasury Gardens.
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#stopclimatechange #environmentalconscious #globalideas #climatestrike
What are you doing today after work? -Join us for an interesting conversation on Artificial Intelligence and Health. An evening to learn, discuss and network with like-minded people. Get your ticket here: fal.cn/340tY #AI&health #globalideas #artificialintelligence
Speaker announcement! Chetan is a Specialist Senior Manager at Deloitte, leading teams in building tools and products to solve problems using Machine Learning and AI. Join us on Wednesday, tickets here: fal.cn/aihealth
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Speaker announcement! Catherine Lopes is a business focused data scientist and data driven consultant. She has worked internationally across a wide range of sectors with specialties in Machine Learning and analytics transformation. Tickets here: fal.cn/aihealth
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