“Just Add Water” Malaria Diagnosis Kit, A Life Changer for Millions
A researcher from ANU has made a breakthrough in diagnosing malaria and other pathogens that will be life changing in the developing world. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are impressed they are funding further development of the kit. Inventor Dr Lee Alissandratos, from the ANU Research School of Chemistry (who is a CSIRO Synthetic Biology Future Science Fellow), explained how it works on Open House.
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The Happiness Box: The Book About a Book About a Book is a Real Treasure
In 1942, Australian sergeant Sir David “Griff” Griffin was a prisoner of war in Changi Prison, Singapore. With Christmas approaching, the POWs decided to make gifts for the children interned in the prison. Not handy with tools, like the other men who made toys for the children, Griff decided to make a book called The Happiness Box to chase away fear and inspire hope.
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A 12 Minute Miracle Can Reverse Cataract Blindness
On Open House CEO of CBM Australia, Jane Edge explained the impact Miracles Day has on the people who have cataract operations to restore their sight. Most cataract operations take just 12 minutes, but can change a person’s life. Give the miracle gift of sight by calling 131 226 or going to cbm.org.au/miraclesday
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Barayamal; Proving Success Can Be White Or Black – Just Like Swans
It was once thought all swans were white. However, once Europeans discovered Australia it turned out they could be black too. Dean Foley has named his indigenous business accelerator Barayamal or Black Swan as a reminder to naysayers that success, just like swans, can be black or white. Barayamal is taking a group of indigenous entrepreneurs to the USA to take part in the world's biggest event for startups.
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Is This Book the Antidote to the Growth of Atheism?
We live in an age where Christian belief has been marginalised and faith relegated to the 'back burner' of life - if it is considered at all. Accompanying this is the rise of 'celebrity' atheists who are feted for their clever anti-religious analysis. In a wide ranging conversation, journalist and author of 'God is Good for You', Greg Sheridan, and Open House host, Stephen O'Doherty, discuss Christianity in the 'post-truth' age, politics and faith and the contribution Christianity has made to the fundamental institutions of western society.
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A New Lease On Life – For Life. A Social Enterprise Homeless Solution
Compelled by compassion and social responsibility, the founders of social enterprise, Sanctuary Place, want to break the cycle of homelessness, especially in the hard-hit Hunter Valley region. WIth long waits for Government housing the business has addressed the need by building social housing themselves. Michael Mason explained on Open House how it works.
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Responsible Coffee Drinking Combines With Social Enterprise
As we wake up to the reality of environmental impact of the rubbish we create there is a tiny spot of good news. There is a plastic made, not from fossil fuel but corn and it is totally compostable. Australian company biopack are using it in a range of takeaway coffee cups that allow you to have a guilt-free cup of joe and support disadvantage artists too thanks to a partnership with social enterprise, Open Canvas.
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Australia Won’t Sign the UN Migration Agreement It Helped Draft
Despite Australia being involved at a Government level in negotiating UN global refugee and migration compacts, Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Border Protection, Peter Dutton is now saying Australia won’t be signing because it would be “a surrender of our sovereignty”. Carolina Gottardo, Director of Jesuit Refugee Services Australia, was at the UN as the agreements were being finalised and is disturbed by the possibility Australia won't sign.
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Vital Mental Health Support for Young People Leaving Foster Care
Young people in foster care often faced traumatic and difficult circumstances throughout childhood. When they leave care at age 18, they have to find accommodation and support themselves financially and are at high risk for mental illness. Foster Care Angels have a new online education program to provide mental health education and support for these disadvantaged and vulnerable young people.
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Brooke Prentis: Because of Her I can
Brooke Prentis is a Waka Waka woman, a Christian pastor, and Social Justice spokesperson for Common Grace. She shared with Stephen O'Doherty on Open House why this year's NAIDOC theme, "Because of her we can", is such a powerful message and it's importance to Aboriginal Christians.
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