Publication Date: 01 April 2024
RRP: $34.99
ISBN: 9781922979537
Format: Paperback
Size: 153mm x 234mm
Pages: 288
Category: Monash University Authors, Psychology

Inspiring Change

How to Influence Behaviour for a Better World

Edited by Liam Smith, Peter Bragge, Jim Curtis and Paul Kellner


‘A book that demonstrates the promise of behavioural science in bringing better, healthier, more sustainable and more socially inclusive ways of living to our communities.’ Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University


Change can be hard. We try our best as individuals to improve our fitness, dietary habits and financial stability, and to do the right thing by others and the planet, but it often falls to government and other institutions to persuade us to change our ways.

BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA) is a leading behaviour change research enterprise in Australia, housed in the Monash Sustainable Development Institute at Monash University. Their work spans hundreds of projects with government, industry and community partners in areas such as health, climate change, energy, water, waste, pollution, biodiversity, biosecurity, education, social inclusion, finance and safety. Based on extensive research and experience, the team at BWA developed the highly respected BehaviourWorks Method – a tried and tested approach to influencing behaviour for impactful and meaningful outcomes to build a better world.

Featuring real-world case studies involving partnerships with Ambulance Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission, federal and state governments, the Environment Protection Authority and Sustainability Victoria, Inspiring Change is a practical, in-depth guide on how to use the BehaviourWorks Method to foster economic prosperity, better health, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.


Liam Smith

Professor Liam Smith is the co-founder and director of BehaviourWorks Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management), a Master of Ecotourism, a Master of Philosophy and a PhD in behavioural science. He has authored close to... Read More


Peter Bragge

Professor Peter Bragge specialises in evidence reviews to support better decision making for policy and practice. Peter is listed as one of Australia’s top 250 researchers as a field leader in Health Policy... Read More

Jim Curtis

Associate Professor Jim Curtis was a co-founder of BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA) and, until 2023, was the lead of the Environment Portfolio. After initial degrees in planning, Jim transitioned to study behavioural science in his PhD. Since then, he has worked... Read More


Paul Kellner

Dr Paul Kellner is a research fellow in the Evidence Review Portfolio. He joined BehaviourWorks Australia in October 2021 and his work focuses on undertaking Rapid Evidence and Practice Reviews. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy... Read More


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