As societal and environmental ills mount, Aussies are demanding that brands and the government take more responsibility for the impact their decisions have on everyday life. What issues are most pressing for people Down Under and how are their ethical expectations being met?

Aussies are keen to make a difference in the world, and are giving generously to charities. However, the Australian government isn’t spending in line with its citizens' values. This creates an opportunity for brands to help fulfill Aussies charitable ambitions where others in power are failing.

With parts of Australia devastated by bushfires, hundreds of restaurants and cafes in the country have pledged to donate part or all of their profits to relief funds. Evolving directory Restaurants for Relief makes it easier for Melburnians to support the cause by showing all the participating locations.

With the number of homeless people in Australia growing at a faster rate than the overall population, the nation’s support services are under significant strain. How is On My Feet, a charity that organises walking and running groups, helping to tackle this mounting crisis?