Towards a wellbeing economy – reimagining our economic future
TCC Guest Speaker Series with Lizzie Webb, CEO of The Next Economy

Housing we can’t afford, insecure work, growing inequality, and a climate that’s getting harder to live with. It’s easy to treat these as separate problems, but they share a root: the way our economy is designed.

The good news is that the economy is made by people, so it can be redesigned. In this talk, Lizzie Webb will explore what a wellbeing economy could look like, one that puts dignity, fairness, connection and care for nature ahead of growth for its own sake. She’ll also share what’s already happening around Australia, from regional communities planning their own transitions to enterprises and governments trying new approaches.

About Lizzie
Lizzie is the CEO of The Next Economy, a not-for-profit that works with regional communities, industry and government to build a fair, climate-safe and regenerative economy. She has more than 20 years’ experience leading for-purpose organisations across Australia and South-East Asia, with a background in humanitarian engineering and work with First Nations entrepreneurs. Her skills include organisational leadership and governance, enterprise design and business model development, partnership brokering, strategic planning and fundraising.

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The Economy We Could Have is The Next Economy’s 2025 report on the economy of today, the divides it creates, and the alternatives.

Details
Monday 26 October 2026 · Online · Free

Register using the form on this page. The talk will be recorded, and with Lizzie’s okay, we’ll share the recording on our website afterwards.