Moving the Middle: The Gender Compass Podcast

About Moving the Middle: The Gender Compass Podcast

Why do conversations about gender equality so often stall — at work, at home, or even at the school gate? And more importantly, how do we move them forward? Backed by the groundbreaking Gender Compass research, Moving the Middle is where data meets real stories. Each episode explores how leaders, communicators and changemakers are using fresh insights to engage the ‘moveable middle’ — those Australians whose views aren’t set in stone, but who hold the power to shift the national conversation on gender equality. Hosted by Hayley Cull, Deputy CEO of Engagement at Plan International Australia, and Dr Rebecca Huntley, Director of Research at 89 Degrees East, the series unpacks what works, what doesn’t, and what you can try in your own context. Think of it as your practical guide to making gender equality conversations easier, more effective, and more impactful. So whether you’re leading change, crafting campaigns, or simply navigating those tricky dinner table debates, join us. Together, let’s move the middle — and move forward.

Publisher

Plan Podcasts

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Mar 2026

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Who Are The Rejectors?

   Bonus Mini Episode - Who are the Rejectors? A brief explainer

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Say It So It Lands: Practical Messaging For Moving The Middle

   Featuring Dr Rachel Howard (89 Degrees East)

3. 

   19 Apr 2026

   Who Are The Conflicted?

   Bonus Mini Episode - Who are the Conflicted? A brief explainer

4. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Progress and Pushback: How NGOs Keep People With Us

   Featuring Simone Clarke (UN Women Australia) and Hayley Cull (Plan International Australia)

5. 

   12 Apr 2026

   Who Are The Indifferent?

   Bonus Mini Episode - Who are the Indifferent? A 5-minute explainer

6. 

   9 Apr 2026

   Culture Change Without The Culture War

   Featuring Lainie Cassidy, former Director – People & Inclusion at KPMG

7. 

   5 Apr 2026

   Who Are The Moderates?

   Bonus Mini Episode - Who are the Moderates? A 5-minute explainer

8. 

   31 Mar 2026

   From Evidence to Cut-Through: Research That Lands

   With guests Professor Elizabeth Hill and Professor Rae Cooper (Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work)

9. 

   29 Mar 2026

   Who Are The Hopefuls?

   Mini Bonus Episode - Who are the Hopefuls? A 5-minute explainer

10. 

    24 Mar 2026

    Funding The Shift: How Philanthropy Moves The Middle

    With guests Sarah Buckley (Trawalla Foundation) and Kim Louw (Minderoo Foundation)

11. 

    24 Mar 2026

    Meet Gender Compass: The Research Behind Moving The Middle

    With guest Susanne Legena, CEO of Plan International Australia

12. 

    24 Mar 2026

    Who Are The Trailblazers?

    Mini Bonus Episode - Who are the Trailblazers? A 5-minute explainer

13. 

    18 Mar 2026

    Welcome to Moving the Middle: The Gender Compass Podcast

    How research and real stories shift attitudes on gender equality.

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