Rethinking the way we measure progress

<p>Bringing Community Back Together | Episode 6 Catia Davim</p><p><em>&quot;Human life is worth it until the very last breath. You could be 102 years old and you are still very valuable.&quot; </em></p><p>In this episode we explore Bhutan&#39;s Gross National Happiness &amp; Indigenous wisdom and how they relate to community, plus much more! </p><p>The secret to making a real impact isn’t always about doing more - it can be about starting small and building community that lasts. Catia Davim’s journey leading Australia’s <a href="https://www.socialgoodsummit.com.au/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Social Good Summit </a>for the past decade reveals how one person’s purpose, can ripple outward to create meaningful change. Catia’s personal quest for social impact was sparked by asimple question: </p><p>What can I do for the world? She shares how attending theUN-affiliated Social Good Summit in New York ignited her mission to spotlight good projects and inspire collective action in Australia. We break down:</p><p>* The power of community-led initiatives andhow shared purpose sustains long-term impact</p><p>* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLRp-FQJyZ5IJ6vm3qseW7rDNiDBSPFUUO" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Indigenous Wisdom Summit </a>  that emphasises interconnectedness with land, family, and community - Indigenous principles from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLRp-FQJyZ5IJ6vm3qseW7rDNiDBSPFUUO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Indigenous Wisdom Summit</a> from amazing leaders such as Benson Saulo, <a href="https://indigenousknowledge.unimelb.edu.au/people/fellows/professor-yalmay-yunupiu">Professor Yalmay Marika-Yunupiŋu</a>. <a href="https://annepoelina.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Professor Anne Poelina</a> and more, that can reframe our approach to social progress</p><p>* Lessons from Bhutan’s national happiness index and why collective well-being trumps GDP in creating a thriving society </p><p>*How cultivating neighbourhood relationships and valuing older generations is vital for social cohesion and mental health</p><p>* The importance of incorporating indigenous and local voices into leadership and decision-making, both in Australia and globally</p><p><strong>Why does it matter? </strong>Because communities fractured by individualism and neglecting ancestral wisdom risk deepening crises like loneliness, inequality, and environmental degradation.