Ben Simmons sits down with Linda Marigliano to discuss #DoMore. Talking about his upbringing in Australia and why now is the time to do more to dismantle racism, Ben outlines his hopes for a more equal future.

Since #DoMore Project began in August 2020, Rana has been the driving force behind the scenes, bringing the stories of prominent Australian’s experience with racism in this country to the forefront. Rana highlights the power of creating space for one another to build a more diverse future.

Bachar Houli is the first devout Muslim to play the game of AFL. In this conversation with #DoMore project, Bachar speaks about his religion, Islam, being the number one driving force as both an athlete and a community leader.

Sabrina Frederick is a force of nature that has come to the fore through AFLW. A self proclaimed proud Black, Queer woman Sabrina not only uses these labels as descriptors but as signposts of her sense of self, through which she derives strength. In this conversation with DoMore project, Sabrina’s desire to represent women, women of colour and Queer women in mainstream Australia is at the core of who she is.

To say Shelley Ware is a powerhouse is an understatement. She is an educator, a media star, a community leader and a storyteller. After interviewing prominent Australians for #DoMore, Shelley takes centre stage to talk about her own story as an Aboriginal woman who grew up to be a darling of AFL Media and a vehicle for change in the broader community.

AFL Superstar Nic Natanui is a calming and significant voice when it comes to racism, diversity and representation in Sport. Nic Nat speaks to #DoMore on the experience of being Fijian - Australian and growing up searching for role models he could relate to.

Morgan Mitchell speaks to #DoMore project about her experiences with racism and her life as a young woman of colour. Exploring topics like colourism to wanting a more nuanced education system, Morgan is a clear and passionate youth voice speaking out about racism in Australia. The sprinter and Brand ambassador speaks with Shelley Ware about what she wants to see from a more progressive and inclusive Australia.

After kicking off the #DoMore project interview series, radio announcer, musician and pop culture queen Linda Marigliano sits down with Shelley Ware to talk racism, identity and doing more. Speaking to her experiences growing up as an Italian-Chinese-Australian, Linda identifies the angst that can come with being a mixed race pre-teen. Share

DJ (Soju-Gang), designer and activist Sky Thomas speaks with Linda Marigliano about the many faces of racism she has experienced in her life, from the verbally abusive to the privilege she feels she experiences as a lighter skin woman of colour. Sky speaks to the role of allies in combating racism and the importance of tuning in to different and diverse BIPOC voices.

Through talking about his upbringing on the North Shore of Sydney and his life playing football, Bruce Djite outlines migrant experiences of striving for success in a new country and the power of the world game to create safe spaces for migrant communities. In conversation with Linda Marigliano, Bruce also illuminates the benefits of doing more to eradicate racism, for Australian society as a whole.

Athlete and brand ambassador Nana Owusu-Afriyie brings her youthful take to this conversation on subtle racism, growing up with dark skin and the beauty industry. Talking with Linda Marigliano, Nana speaks candidly about the self doubt that comes with experiencing micro-aggressions and how #BlackLivesMatter has helped her find her own confidence to challenge subtle racism.

A thoughtful conversation with Miranda Tapsell on identity, racism and the arts. Speaking with Linda Marigliano, Tapsell speaks to personal experiences of racism and the nuance and understanding required to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories with authenticity.

Ben unpacks racism, his own experiences and his hope for a more cohesive Australia. In a warm and honest conversation with Shelley Ware Ben discusses the layers in which racism operates. He makes clear the importance of representation and the reality that we all carry racism with us - a reality we need to come to terms with. Ben’s voice on racism is clear.