MUSIC
‘Treat People with Kindness’ – Harry Styles
Kindness is universal. Harry encourages us to make slight changes in the way we treat people, which will make an enormous difference.
‘A Change is Gonna Come’ – Sam Cooke
This song has been immortalised as an anthem that embodies the struggle of minorities around the world, encouraging each generation to strive for progression in the face of adversity.
‘Pretty Hurts’ – Beyonce
Beyonce, the Queen of Pop advocates for women who feel the pressure to attain desirable features and physical perfection. ‘Perfection is a disease of a nation’ – society’s standards as set by social media are set so high for young people. Perfection is impossible to achieve.
‘Hands and Feet’ – Audio Adrenaline
This song, like others of the Christian/religious genre, focuses on how it is hard to help or care for others without getting out of one’s comfort zone. In the line, “I’ll go where you send me,” it references the ways that helping others may send you on a journey.
– Lindsay Austria
FILM
The Shack
Explores the importance of a relationship with God and encourages conversation about mental health and spirituality
CODA
Promotes representation and reduces negative stigma surrounding the disabled and deaf community. Its story features a predominately deaf cast.
Hidden Figures
Focuses on women of colour and challenges social perceptions. It follows three women and their pivotal roles in astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit.
Little Women
Follows four sisters as they enter womanhood. The film features a predominantly female cast and advocates for feminism.
– Hannah Dowling
PODCAST
How become a better ally
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3J8oLB6q5c9nQwa4HoMLKA?si=6db44a55d3754b61
This podcast encourages us to be an ally – being a person that uses their own resources and privileges to stand beside people that are marginalised.
Diversity and Belonging
https://open.spotify.com/show/24qEAF29iDuQCSTIv7XyLy?si=32cab91dab034f31
An Australian podcast that brings people together and informs people about racism, sexism, social injustice, religion, classicism. Its purpose is to dive deep and produce important discourses towards change, healing, and social cohesion.
How to find gratitude everyday
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XKLQMyvTZv22qsLjwh1hC?si=0207a0fec053454a
This podcast provides insight on how to practise gratitude and how to find magic in the mundane moments of our life.
How to build a happy life
https://open.spotify.com/episode/63uj0GgUn2pKikxiskvT4N?si=09b3127bc59a4c6d
We recognise that as we grow up, it becomes harder to be available for fun and enjoyment. This podcast allows us to reflect on what gives us joy, happiness, pleasure, and satisfaction.
– Lindsay Austria