Following on from the last update (on everyone's favourite S.R. Waugh), it's not surprising that I should point out that Steve's just been named Australian of the Year by the Prime Minister.

But, much cooler is that Hugh Evans, founder of the Oaktree, was named Young Australian of the Year.

Speaking to Hugh last week (before he knew), I can say it's fantastic to know that someone who has been recognised for their work is using the publicity to promote their cause, not just bask in their own good deeds. What's more, he held 60 high school students in rapture for 30 minutes at a seminar session we were running - an amazing feat for a group that took to singing in their breaks.

So, it's not "well done" to Steve and Hugh - but "keep working, keep showing others what is possible."

Peace, Mossy

I never thought I'd be someone who would teach others about capitalism - I'm constantly whining about its excesses, the failings of the market and the triumphalist tripe that is sprouted by many business gurus.

But there I was today at a suburban Melbourne school, teaching a class of Grade 5 & 6s about money - entrepreneurship in particular. As part of the Students In Free Enterprise World Cup I'm heading to in Germany in October, our team decided to get some hands on teaching with students in our focus community.

It was awesome fun - Scott, I can see why you enjoy teaching! Although myself and the opther techie, Steffan, were supposed to be there filimng and recording, we soon jumped in on the presentation (1 1/2 hours never went so quick) to talk about how these kids made money, if profit was good or bad (apparently Bill Gates is too greedy), supply and demand, marketing, and the consolidation of McDonald's property assets.

Yay! Perfect addition to last week's Year 9 Outdoor Programme on which I worked - 6 days of cruising through the bush, hiking, rock-climbing, abseiling and rafting with an amazing nice group of 15 year old guys! Wonders never cease to amaze

:d Mossy

ipisi an Australian based non-profit, youth-run project that is committed to promoting, connecting, empowering and involving young people in their communities.

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Cheers,
Simon Moss
coordinator, ipisi project