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It’s no surprise that AI is being used across a growing proportion of Australians across both work and personal contexts. However, adoption of and trust in AI is far from universal. Our latest Australia Now & Next study shows that not all of us are engaged with AI - and some cohorts may require additional support to successfully understand and navigate its use (or indeed, to trust the businesses or organisations they deal with who are themselves leveraging AI for efficiency and/or growth). Keen to know more? Drop us a line at hello@bastioninsights.com with the subject "Australia Now & Next Report" and we'll send you a copy of the full report. Sandra Kowalski James Wunsch Steven Howlett Annabel Pittendrigh

Last Thursday, we hosted our very first AI Digi Event in Melbourne, and it was a fantastic discussion. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, including Uma Patel from Google, Cat McGinn from Unmade, Shaun Davies and Jenni Ryall from Bastion, for sharing their expertise and insights on how AI is transforming businesses and creating new opportunities for growth. We had a great time diving into how businesses are leveraging Google AI tools to improve content delivery and drive operational changes.   It was a fantastic opportunity for networking and collaboration over drinks and nibbles, thanks to everyone who joined us! If you are interested in joining our Sydney event next Thursday, March 27th, feel free to message us. We’d love to have you join us! Tim den Braber Jessinta Smoothy Zac J. Diamond Kloufetos Aaron D.

For the 4th consecutive year, the Bastion team has designed and created Casa Ferrari. This year, they’ve taken the design to new heights with a more modern interpretation of the Italian Masseria. Just as Ferrari continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of design and cutting-edge technology on the track, our off-track home at GP follows suit.   With bolder lines, striking contrasts, and a relentless focus on detail, Casa Ferrari makes a bold statement upon entry, while offering a calm, refined, and comfortable space for relaxation.   Rooted in over 75 years of passion, Casa Ferrari remains true to its heritage, continuing to be the trackside home for the Ferrari family.   We’re excited for the race weekend ahead! Scuderia Ferrari

Welcome to the Bastion Shine team Luke Farmer!

Casa Ferrari, the pinnacle of trackside hospitality, returns to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in 2025! 🏁 Designed by Bastion Experience and built by The Melbourne Builder. More to come!

Today, we were honored to host our International Women's Day 2025 panel event, an inspiring occasion where we had the privilege of hearing from a group of remarkable panelists. They delved deep into two key themes: March Forward and Accelerate Action, offering valuable insights, sparking powerful conversations and reinforcing the importance of taking action. On this special day, and every day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women at Bastion and around the world. Our panelists: Kayla Wratten - Senior Commercial Editor at Are Media Pty Ltd Susanne Gervay - Writer and Children's Author Lisa Lie - Founder at Learna Jemma Downey - Co-Founder at Overe Mark Henderson - Group Client Director at Bastion Lauren Humphrey - Co-Founder at The Mintable Holly Bailey - Founder at Play Like A Girl Kammeron Cran - Founder at The Team Space Happy International Women's Day!

Stop self-sabotaging your presentations and proposals. My new article here tells you how🎤 Bastion #publicspeaking

Thanks to all who joined the latest Australia Now & Next webinar, as we continue to track the thoughts and feelings of Australians from politics, travel, education to AI. The latest results were presented by Bastion Insights' Head of Social & Government James Wunsch followed by a robust panel discussion with Tim Artlett from Bastion Reputation and Natalie Arnull from Bastion Amplify. If you missed it, here's a brief snapshot of what Australians are thinking as we head closer to an election… 

We're proud to have been on the ground supporting the official opening of Nundah Private Hospital, Queensland’s first private mental health hospital under iMH's integrated care model, jointly funded between Amplar Health and Aurora Healthcare 👏 This ground-breaking facility is set to transform the way mental health care is delivered, offering patients greater access, choice, and flexibility through personalised, integrated care pathways that extend beyond the hospital walls. A shout out to Peta Frost, Paige English and Mark Henderson from our Bastion team for managing media and running the event on site in Brisbane.

project32 All In brought together our athletes, feature speakers, entrepreneurs and program partners for a day focused on career development, networking, and the transition beyond sport.   We were joined by Bree Rizzo (Masters) OLY, who shared her journey to the Olympics, insights into building an authentic personal brand, and how she’s created a strong community as an LSKD athlete. Bree’s practical tips on content and engagement gave athletes a fresh perspective on leveraging their platform.   Damien Fitzpatrick spoke openly about the challenges of transitioning out of professional sport, highlighting the valuable skillset athletes bring to the workforce. Now an entrepreneur, he shared how he found new passion and motivation in building Pillar Performance, a brand dedicated to high-performance recovery and nutrition.   The day was a mix of discussions, hands-on workshops for our project32 athletes, and networking opportunities, giving athletes the tools to build their next chapter with confidence.   A huge thank you to Bree, Damien, our project32 athletes & partners, and everyone else involved in making the event a success. Excited for what’s next!