The Ethics Centre

Join us in person or online for an upcoming event series that examines some of the stickiest ethical issues of today. Reflect on what it means to be human, who we are and how we relate to those around us. 💡 Examine the role of reporting in an increasingly fractured era with Walkley-winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator Jan Fran and host Dr Tim Dean in The Ethics of Journalism on 20 March. 💡 Explore what we owe to others with Anthropologist and Army Reservist Dr Sumant Monty Badami and special guests in The Ethics of Duty on 3 April. 💡 Unpack the realistic alternatives to democracy as we know it with Philosopher Dr Gwilym David Blunt in The Ethics of Democracy on 10 April. In person seats are strictly limited – book and save with a multipack. https://lnkd.in/gMhewAeD #Ethics #TheEthicsOf #Journalism #Duty #Democracy #Philosophy #Conversation #Events #Interactive #Reporting #Media #Integrity #Experience #BeingHuman #Politics #Election #Australia

How should journalists balance the requirement to attract eyeballs while avoiding sensationalism? Walkley-winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator Jan Fran joins Philosopher in Residence and Manos Chair in Ethics at The Ethics Centre, Dr Tim Dean, to explore the ethics of journalism today. Unpack the good, the bad, and everything in between in this interactive conversation, in person and online on Thursday 20 March 6:30pm AEDT. Book now and save with an event multipack at https://lnkd.in/gC5GVxMh Photo credit: Monica Pronk #Ethics #TheEthicsOf #Journalism #Philosophy #Conversation #Events #Interactive #Reporting #Media #Integrity #Experience #BeingHuman

Ethics lessons are about grappling with tough questions, sometimes without any resolution. Nine-year-olds handle this better than you’d think, and certainly better than a lot of adults do. In 2011, The Ethics Centre established Primary Ethics as an independent not-for-profit, tasked with developing a curriculum and recruiting volunteers to run weekly ethics classes as an alternative to scripture in public schools. They now deliver lessons to 45,000 children in 500 schools from kindergarten to year eight. Volunteer Ethics teacher, Karina Morgan steps through five key lessons she's learnt from her work with Primary Ethics.

While an organisation might be judged by its profitability or reputation, it is ultimately defined by its culture. And when companies face ethical scandals or breaches, the root cause can often be traced back to cultural issues. But how do we define culture? Rather than turning to traditional methods like employee surveys or pulse checks, a more profound understanding lies beneath the surface by identifying and understanding the role an organisation’s “shadow values” play in shaping its culture. The Ethics Centre Director of Innovation and Education, John Neil unpacks how the Buddhist lens of near and far enemies can help diagnose the shadow values that can function as root causes of organisational shortcomings.

Many of us know how easy it is for our New Year resolutions to fail. And that’s ok, we’re only human. The Ethics Centre's Director of Innovation and Education John Neil examines three factors that contribute to the gap between our intentions and our actions. So how can we bring about change, if we want to? The Ethics Centre has developed Ethics Reboot – a free, new online challenge designed to help create better habits over 21 days.

Ready for a reset? Ethics Reboot is a free, online course designed to help create better habits for a better life💡 What qualities would you like to cultivate in the year ahead: Curiosity? Compassion? Courage? Or something else? Over 21 days you will receive emails giving you practical guidance, motivation and activities to bring ethical qualities into your every day. Kick-start new ways of thinking, new ways of being and new ways of doing life just that little bit better. Find out more and sign up for this 21-day challenge at https://lnkd.in/gMSjcNKK #Ethics #Reboot #Course #Online #Free #Habits #Qualities #Virtues #EveryDay #Philosophy #Resolution

Aimed at supporting young professionals, the Banking and Financial Services Oath (BFSO) Young Ambassador Program encourages people early in their careers to adopt a strong ethical foundation in the banking and financial services industry. Applications for the 2025 BFSO Young Ambassador Program are now open until 4 April. Find out more: https://bit.ly/42N01OS #BankingAndFinance #FinancialServices #Graduate #Youth #Ambassadors #ApplyNow

Last week our valued members came together in our first gathering of 2025, hosted by Executive Director Dr Simon Longstaff AO. Updates from the Centre included the ongoing campaign for a national Ethics Institute and a sneak peek into our public program. The discussion focused on hope as a theme for the upcoming year, before moving on to the upcoming federal election, social media restrictions for young people, and the importance of context when it comes to perceptions of bad behaviour. To find out more about our membership program, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNQHTp8j Graphic recording by Kate Baxter, The Together Apart. #Ethics #Community #Philosophy #Everyday #Gathering #Community #Members #Together #Update #PublicProgram #Election #Youth #SocialMedia #Events Rosemary Smithson AM Michelle Walter

Applications are NOW OPEN for 2025 BFSO Young Ambassador program at The Ethics Centre. If you’re a #bankingandfinance #student (final year), #graduate, or young professional under 30 working in financial services with an interest in #ethics, please apply. Young Ambassadors are: ⭐️ encouraged to focus on fostering ethical awareness, decision-making and leadership through a series of educational workshops and mentoring opportunities. ⭐️ connected to a community of like-minded individuals who want to help contribute to an industry they are proud of. ⭐️ recognised as a Young Ambassador by the Governor, Michele Bullock of the Reserve Bank of Australia. ⭐️ tasked with delivering an ethics focused project providing a positive impact to either industry or community. Find out more about the program, explore past projects and TO APPLY, by visiting our website: APPLY HERE 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gUrQYrfc Applications close Friday 4th April

When navigating the workplace, employees can feel required to adopt an altered persona that bridges the gap between professional and personal realms. The critically-acclaimed Apple TV+ series, Severance poses the hypothetical question: What would happen if you could fully separate your persona from your 'worksona'? Pop culture contributor Joseph Earp examines what the hit show can tell us about the conflict between the 'real' and 'cultivated' self in a world that prioritises productivity.