Change the Story

Community-led solutions in action.

Author: Impact Studios

People working to change systems from the ground up community leaders, researchers, activists and practitioners. Through short series and conversations, youll hear big ideas, urgent debates, and practical examples of community-led solutions in action. This podcast was previously called Life's Lottery, and relaunched in 2026 as Change the Story. Produced by UTS Impact Studios.
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Where It All Began | Shopfront Ep1
Episode 1
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026

How did a small university program become a bridge between students, academics and communities for more than 30 years?In this first episode, we explore the origins of UTS Shopfront and the ideas that shaped it from the beginning. Through stories from founders, community partners and former students, we hear how collaboration, trust and a commitment to social justice helped create a program with lasting impact.From preserving overlooked histories to supporting emerging organisations, we learn that the most enduring outcomes are often not the projects themselves, but the relationships built along the way.VoicesProfessor Paul Ashton - Co-Founder and former alternate director, UTS ShopfrontPauline O’Loughlin - Founding program manager, UTS ShopfrontBonney Djuric - Historian and ActivistMaia Ihemeje - Founder, Yung ProdigyProfessor Alison Page - Former Shopfront studentScott Burns - Former Shopfront student and UTS AlumniHosted by Dr Mehal KrayemCreditsProduced by Ali AitkenResearchers - Dr Margaret Malone and Dr Cale BainChange the Story is an Impact Studios podcast.