St James Ethics Centre
Established in 1989, St James Ethics Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organisation serving as a catalyst and enabler for society to think, debate and act in good conscience, particularly in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. Operating both in Australia and abroad, the Ethics Centre is unique in the world for its support to the general community on ethical issues, creation and management of public debates and application of ethical principles to specific issues in public institutions, not-for-profits and companies. The relief of suffering and distress is the cornerstone of St James Ethics Centre's activities.
WHAT IS ETHICS?
Ethics is about answering the question “What ought I to do?” Whenever you are faced with this question, you are dealing with ethics.
SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
St James Ethics Centre provides opportunities to become a member, volunteer, attend our events and donate. Donations of $2 and upwards are tax deductible in Australia.
Ethics Centre services
Advocacy
- Public forums and commentary encouraging active discussion on the ethical dimensions of life
- Intelligence Squared debates, following the Oxford and Cambridge Union style debates, attact 10,000 people each year to Sydney's City Recital Hall Angel Place and Melbourne's Town Hall and reach additional viewers through the ABC podcasts
- Festival of Dangerous Ideas, co-presented annually with Sydney Opera House, brings renowned international participants and attracts more than 21,000 attendees
Consulting
Services assisting organisations to strengthen risk management strategies, develop ethical frameworks, navigate discussion on ethical issues and provide emotional support for ethical failure.
Ethi-call
Free, confidential and non-judgemental support line helping individuals to reflect on and explore ethical issues and dilemmas
Leadership
Experiential programs to develop practices incorporating 'what ought one to do?' in leadership decisions
Learning
Face-to-face and online customised ethics programs for large and small organisations, individuals and government
Ethics Centre projects
Ethics education in NSW
Following eight years of lobbying to the NSW State Government, ethics classes are now being rolled out into NSW Primary Schools. Learn how you can get involved.
Responsible business practice
Ethical and responsible business practice recognises the interconnectedness and interdependence of business, our communities, our environment and our marketplace. The Global Reporting Initiative, Global Compact Network Australia and Good Business Register are housed at St James Ethics Centre.
"Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
What's new?
Public ethics workshop
Think Piece Sustainability
This Think Piece features articles by Michael Chen and Angela Rutter, Jackie Randles and Dr Simon Longstaff.
IQ2 Sydney 'The wealthy should pay more tax' debate
Call for membership
Ethi-call 1800 672 303
Latest ethics poll
Volunteer vacancies
The most recent volunteer vacancies at the Ethics Centre:
- IQ2 Special Interest Volunteer
- Online forum moderators
- Article Writers for Living Ethics
Visit our volunteer vacancies page to learn more about these and other voluntary roles at the Centre.
