Compass

Compass takes a look inside Physical Culture, more commonly known as 'Physie'. Like a secret dance club that you might not have heard of, but chances are someone you know is doing it.

When Diana Fisk's infant son was diagnosed with a condition that she was told would see him "abused, bullied and embarrassed" she went in search of someone who could teach him anything is possible.

Geraldine Doogue seeks powerful connection with prominent Australians through an investigation of their sacred space. Filmmaker James Ricketson talks about his connection to his home in the northern beaches of Sydney.

Increasing numbers of older people are living alone, while students and low income earners are finding it hard to find places to live as rents soar. Compass follows people taking first steps to match and hopefully hit it off.

As more people of faith become climate change activists, three Australian Christians reveal what leads them to take non-violent action in support of the climate emergency.

Dr Meredith Lake award-winning author of "The Bible in Australia" links the Easter story of renewal and the ANZAC story of sacrifice from a uniquely Australian perspective.

A group of people with mental health challenges have their photographic portraits displayed publicly at the Emmaus Community in Perth. Founder Al Archer - an L.A. musician - reveals his motivation for starting the centre.

Hindu's regard Varanasi as the spiritual capital of India and believe that if they die here they will reach Nirvana. 'Death Hotels' and a whole industry of death revolves around the disposal of bodies in the holy city.

The Red Cross, St Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army are collaborating on a project called Moving the Needle. Hoping to change behaviour in every part of the fashion circle by involving government, industry and consumers.

Rob Galea is a priest whose conversion to Catholicism followed a tumultuous adolescence in Malta. Now an accomplished singer working from a parish in Bendigo he works to engage young people through song.

As coronavirus threatens delivery of services to the disadvantaged, Compass follows Bill Crews, his staff and volunteers as they fight to keep the Exodus Foundation's doors open for their guests in-the-midst of the pandemic.

This story follows Jo Inkpin, Australia's only openly transgender priest, and Rhett Pearson a transgender man, as they embark on their own individual quests to reconcile their true identities and their faith.

Once upon a time, every Australian town had a branch of the 'Cranky Women's Association'. Today there are fewer halls but the mission remains the same 'to improve life for women and children living in rural and remote areas'.

The Hare Krishna movement arrived in the West in the 1960s at the height of the youth revolution. Temples and farming communities soon sprang up around the world. But it didn't necessarily turn out the way everyone had hoped.

Girl Guides began in Britain over 100 years ago. Having spread worldwide Guides still go camping and learn outdoor skills. Among its newer members are young Muslim girls. What values lie at the heart of this girls-own group?

An Indigenous women's organisation in Nowra challenges the landscape of continued colonisation through straight talking cultural workshops that confront white privilege head-on and leave participants deeply changed.

The first Kibbutz was founded in Israel over 100 years ago. It combined communal living & Zionist philosophy with the aim of making the desert bloom. A group of young Aussies travel to Israel for a life-changing adventure.

Sunday School began in 18th century England to teach factory children how to read and write. When introduced to Australia it quickly became a fixture for many Christian families. So why was it so popular? And where is it now?

In Armadale one of Perth's most disadvantaged suburbs, many boys are raised in fractured families, facing suicide, crime & mental illness. 'The Fathering Project' combats these intergenerational problems one father at a time.

Derek Ho and his brother Jeremiah, both gay men, grew up in Singapore where homosexuality is criminalised. Derek outed his older brother Jeremiah to the family, while leading a closeted life and converting to Christianity.

Australian painter Justin O'Brien (1917-1996) is one of few painters in the Vatican collection. This powerful exploration of the man & his work provides insights into an artist whose faith governed his approach to making art.

Nine ordinary Australians trek into Tibet to make the pilgrimage around Kailash Mountain for Saga Dawa, the holiest day of the Buddhist calendar.

Diagnosed with a rare cancer at 36, Jeremy Spinak wanted to leave a legacy for his children, family and community so they could understand something of the man he was.

Geraldine Doogue seeks powerful connection with prominent Australians. Prolific author/playwright/essayist Tom Keneally reveals his relationship with people long dead and the place they are buried at Sydney's North Head.

A journey to explore the nature of virtuosity with Australian recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey. Where does it come from and how do you continue to access the divine spark once you have seen it and know what to do with it?