Impact Vibes 02: Fireside Chat with Ellen Jackson, Chair, Ballarat Foundation
A fireside conversation with Ellen Jackson, organisational psychologist and Chair of The Ballarat Foundation, followed by an open brainstorm with the room. Ellen isn't here to answer AI. She's bringing the questions many of us are carrying, for the room to think through together.
Ellen's three questions to get us started:
The words. When we say "AI" we all mean different things. Can we find shared language?
The divide. Drive out of Ballarat and the data drops out. What does the AI-era digital divide mean for regional Australia?
The mind. How is AI reshaping our attention, behaviour and attachment?
Tell us which pulls at you, or bring your own, when you register.
It's for anyone working to serve communities. No AI background needed, just be AI-curious.
Hosts: Stephen Johnston (Fordcastle) and Adam Jay (Cocreate Catalyst). Chatham House rule: share the ideas, not who said them.
When: Wednesday 30 September 2026, 2:00 to 3:30pm. Where: Sanders Place, 11-15 Albert St, Richmond. Cost: Free. Register to apply.
Impact Vibes is produced independently by Fordcastle. Not sponsored.
Note: The event will be transcribed for notetaking purposes, but there won't be an online version.
Accessibility: Step-free, wheelchair-accessible venue. Tell us any access or dietary needs when you register.
Acknowledgement of Country: Impact Vibes is held at Sanders Place, on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community, that sovereignty was never ceded, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.