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For more information contact:
Dr Leonie Aitken 9211 3811 or
Trevor Armitage 0411 125 153
 Wholistic Medical Centre
17 Randle St, Surry Hills NSW
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values in action |
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Here and Now is a style of therapy that works
on the relationships between the persons present.
It gives an immediate experience of how we affect
and are affected by others.
It's about learning better ways to relate
to
people, creating more connection and intimacy,
and discovering your authentic self.
Active Voice created a visual identity
for Here
and Now. The creative needed to reflect
values
of transformation, energy, movement, courage,
aliveness and intimacy. The look and feel is about
being dynamic, moving forward and the spark of
insight and new ideas.
Originating from an actual flame, the logo
is derived from a photographic image of a swirling
sparkler.
It captures the ignition of action, the
spiralling
outward of possibilities which can also be perceived
in reverse, spiralling inward to a point of focus.
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Bits shooting off represent new ideas and potential as well as letting go of old habits, developing openness.
A fine line overlaying the dynamic swirl represents the path of the individual
within the group.
The text is light and spaced, allowing room
for breath and growth - the oxygen needed to keep
the flame alive.
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ANZ staff talk about societal purpose in Fiji.
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ANZ: the possibilities of purpose |
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Starting an organisation-wide
conversation about societal purpose in a large
financial institution sounds like an uphill battle.
Jacqui Andrews, of ANZ's Breakout and Cultural
Transformation team, has been astounded by the
interest and excitement this conversation generated
at the bank.
Volunteers from the front line were invited to interview ANZ's top 300 leaders. The approach was one of "Appreciative Inquiry" - looking at positives and possibilities rather than problems and solutions.
"Exploring corporate social responsibility was about articulating what's the right thing for us and for our stakeholders - not copying what other organisations are doing."
And the key findings showed strong alignment
with the strategic direction and values of the
bank. Jacqui said it was clear people understand
the commercial reality in which societal purpose
operates.
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"Our people want to make a difference in the community, leveraging our capabilities and strengths for positive impact. Our financial literacy program is a great example of how
this works," Jacqui said.
The approach was bold and different - in keeping with ANZ's values. Figuring out the "how" first and trusting the "what" to emerge worked well. The bank now has a defined societal purpose that is an extension of its values.
"Defining societal purpose has been about connecting with the hearts and minds of our people and creating an awareness that will
guide decision making.
"It's created lots of momentum. We invited people to get involved in shaping the future of the company and their enthusiasm and commitment has been amazing."
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Interaction with plants enhances our personal wellbeing and the health of our culture as a whole - through sustenance, medicine
and sensual appreciation. See our artists explore their relationships with this powerful source. |
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Botanica |
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The latest exhibition from Active Voice's creative community is Botanica. Please view
the work online.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed.
Our next exhibition will be toward the end of
the year and the theme will be time.
Think - timing (sport, music, punch lines),
time travel, relativity, wasted time, running
out
of time, making time, killing time, internal
and subjective time versus external clock time, regrets, the healing qualities of time, ageing, another time, dream-time, the time is now,
time
is precious, moments in time etc.
To submit work, or for more information,
please contact Angela.
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csr
resources |
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speak up about
The Inner Space Retreat Centre
at Wilton NSW is a venue of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual
University - an NGO affiliated with the United Nations. The
organisation offers programs in meditation and personal development
through more than 5000 branches
in 86 countries.
Inner Space hosts a variety of programs and weekend
meditation retreats in 10 hectares of bushland and rolling
hills just west of Sydney. Forthcoming programs include a
Raj Yoga foundation course, the Living Values Education Program
and Your Life Matters: the power of living now.
For more information, visit www.brahmakumaris.com.au
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don't miss
The Ethical Investment Association
will hold it's annual conference in Melbourne on 14 &
15 October. The conference explores governance and performance
issues of SRI (socially responsible investment) funds and
how to invest in line with your values.
It promises to set
the agenda in Australia for the quantitative analysis of SRI
issues.
For programme and registration, visit
www.eia.org.au
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good measure
Of the 26 companies who participated
in the Australian Corporate Responsibility Index, Westpac came
out on top. BP, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Toyota were close
runners up. Results were published on August 28.
The Corporate Responsibility Index is a benchmarking
tool to support businesses to develop, measure and communicate
best practice in the field of corporate social responsibility.
It measures CSR strategy and implementation process across four
areas -community, workplace, marketplace and environment.
Read the actual results and more at
www.corporate-responsibility.com.au |
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