Celebrating the Heroes of Social Change: B&T's Top 10 Changemakers

Inspired by the media's role in fostering positive global change, B&T highlights the remarkable individuals leading the charge beyond the industry's confines.

These changemakers, hailing from creative and media agencies, publishers, and platforms, are making a tangible difference in the lives of Australians and people worldwide.

10. Laura Clarke: A Force for Environmental Advocacy

Laura Clarke, co-founder of the Palau Legacy Project, has been instrumental in redefining tourism and conservation. Her work on Deep Rising, a documentary exposing the threats of deep-seabed mining, continues to advocate for ocean conservation.

9. Phoebe Sloane: Championing Women in Advertising

As the founder of The Aunties, Phoebe Sloane has created Australia's largest mentoring network for women and marginalized genders in advertising, fostering a supportive and inclusive industry.

8. Louise Wilson & Lauren Thornborough: Supporting Working Parents

The co-founders of The Village are addressing the challenges faced by working parents in the media industry, advocating for systemic changes to improve work-life balance.

7. Phillipa Moig: Driving Social Change at UnLtd

Phillipa Moig, CEO of UnLtd, is a passionate advocate for equity and representation, leading initiatives like the Raise the Age campaign to support young people in Australia.

6. Yatu Widders-Hunt: Advancing First Nations Representation

Yatu Widders-Hunt, with her Dunghutti and Anaiwan heritage, is a leading voice for First Nations representation in media and social justice, contributing to significant policy and social changes.

5. Jasmin Bedir: Fighting for Gender Equity

Through Fck The Cupcakes and Yeah The Pies!, Jasmin Bedir is challenging performative DE&I tactics and engaging men in conversations about gender bias and equality.

4. Priya Addams Williams: Inclusive Advertising Pioneer

Leading the Shift 20 Initiative, Priya Addams Williams is ensuring people with disability are represented in advertising, creating a more inclusive industry.

3. Paul Nunnari: Transforming Disability Representation

As CEO of Inclusively Made, Paul Nunnari is setting the standard for inclusive production, advocating for authentic disability representation in media.

2. Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli & Rob Galluzzo: Advocating for Safer Social Media

Their campaign to raise the minimum age for social media accounts has sparked a national movement, leading to upcoming regulations in Australia.

1. Sunita Gloster AM: A Lifetime of Advocacy for Diversity

Sunita Gloster AM, chair of the Diversity Council of Australia, continues to be a powerful voice for diversity and inclusion in the industry, inspiring change at every level.