Author Archives: Pathfinder

About Pathfinder

Since leaving a career as an Australian Army Officer, Matt founded Social Alchemy which focuses on strengthening the relationship between Australia with South Korea. My passion project is asking how we can use networks to alleviate child mortality. Three descriptors: Pathfinder. Bridge Builder. Innately curious.

We want your photo!

Not just any photo. We are collecting photos on the theme of a ‘human bridge’ for a book that has been a while in the making called Life Bridge: The Importance of Connection. Feeling creative? Please join us on this … Continue reading

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If only More Joyous: Australia’s aid budget

John Singleton arrived to the More Joyous Inquiry today, and was described by the waiting pack of journalists as a “rockstar”. Everyone had a bit of a joke, and John Singleton batted away the flattering attention. A short time later, … Continue reading

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Beneath the surface are seeds of possibility

Another inspiring talk from Sir Ken Robinson through TED, again calling for a revolution in education delivery. At first glance, education might seem to have little to do with child survival, and in the context of this talk that is … Continue reading

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Every day is Mothers Day, but especially today

Can we ever thank our mothers enough for the gift of bringing us safely into the world? Life is not always one big party, but it is wonderful to stop and remember all of the good things that we share, … Continue reading

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Next Steps: Relaunch Party

Attention turns to planning the ReLaunch Party for the 10 City Bridge Run. It has been a while in the making, and not without a few set-backs and challenges. Celebrating the commencement of this journey at the ReLaunch Party will … Continue reading

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Connect like you give a damn!

Cameron Sinclair, co-founder of Architecture for Humanity and an accomplished designer from New York, in 2008 demanded of designers at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York to “design like you give a damn!” He argued: Forget these chandeliers … Continue reading

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What if women held the answers?

It has been over a month since I last posted, and in that time I have been busy. Busy thinking. In March, I attended the Commonwealth Study Conference (known by its acronym CSCLeaders) across London, Glasgow and Oxford for what … Continue reading

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CSCLeaders: An extraordinary opportunity

Recently I attended the first part of a two part conference called the Commonwealth Study Conference. Held between London, Glasgow and Oxford, I embark on what turned out to be the most extraordinary opportunity for learning and personal growth with … Continue reading

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Reframe: Improving Child Survival

My last post was a month ago, but in that space of time I have covered a very large distance in many different respects. I wrote as I travelled from Sydney to London to attend the Commonwealth Study Conference, otherwise … Continue reading

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Opening a conversation: “Bridge-makers”. Your thoughts?

This week 16-24 March, I will be attending the Commonwealth Study Conference in UK held across six different cities. It will be a busy time, building new networks, and being challenged with new thoughts. An opportunity to share an collaborate … Continue reading

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