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Emily Buchanan- Value of child sponsorship

BBC journalist Emily Buchanan has researched the many child sponsorship programs around the world and talks about whether they are beneficial. She questions whether sponsorship is an ethical practice and suggests the money might be better spent on poor communities.

Ron Gauci- Top CEO knows what matters

Former Melbourne Storm CEO Ron Gauci reflects on his time in one of Australia’s top jobs and talks about what really matters in life. He says he relied on God during the Storm’s salary cap scandal and was on a mission to restore pride. He also talks about having a heart for the disadvantaged following the CEO Sleepout last year.

Holly Kramer- Roughing it for the less fortunate

Best and Less CEO Holly Kramer talks about being involved in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout for the first time this year. She has all 5000 of her employees actively raising money for the 150,000 homeless Australians and says it’s important to do what we can for people less fortunate than ourselves.

Justin Hunt- Absent fathers

Award winning feature documentary Absent explores the rising issue of disengaged fathers. Director Justin Hunt talks about the many confronting and provoking stories in the film. He says it tackles the issue of absent fathers head on and explores how this dynamic can change.

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Billy Wilson- Crying out for dad

It’s claimed more than 1 million Australian children have no contact with their father and the number of single parent families has jumped by 20,000. Author Billy Wilson talks about the fatherless epidemic and says it’s a problem area and affects the way a child is raised.

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Annie and Jules- Cantoo for cancer research

Annie Crawford was recognised on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours list for her tireless and passionate work for cancer research. Annie has raised more than 11 million dollars since founding Cantoo just eight years ago and talks about her passion to find a cure. Supporter Jules Mackin also talks about her role with Cantoo and shares her own inspiring story of courage.

Mother Agnes-Mariam- Escaping Syria

The story of Carmelite nun Mother Agnes-Mariam and her escape from a sixth century desert monastery in Syria. She shares remarkable insights into the Syrian conflict and plight of the Christian community there. She also talks about the many threats, bombs, armed gangs and terrorists she has faced.