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2019 WINNER
Matthew Wright-Simon
Changemaker Champion, Founder Ecocreative
Matthew Wright-Simon is a creative super-connector supporting changemakers to broaden minds and networks.
He has brought transformative ideas, communities and leadership together with TEDxAdelaide, Newday Leadership, Social Capital and through his business, Ecocreative.
Matthew is a champion for social enterprise; co-founder of a sustainable textiles startup benefitting Catherine House’s homeless women; and board member for reconciliation innovator, A Sign of Respect.
In making change on the ground, Matthew co-founded Landscape Partnerships and supports BioR’s habitat restoration. He’s also a School Climate Strike parent helper. Finally, as a philanthropic trustee, Matthew has helped Adelaide’s Awesome Foundation microfund $50,000+ of grassroots goodness.