Social media platform WeAre8, after launching in Australia last month, has announced the support of high-profile change makers.
Empowered by WeAre8’s mission to bring people together in support of people and the planet, local identities joining WeAre8 will bring to the platform a deep connection with their communities alongside a range of exclusive content.
Joining the WeAre8 family is advocate for Indigenous Australians, AFL legend and Australian of the Year Adam Goodes; ARIA Award winning Australian singer-songwriter Adrian Eagle; best-selling author, climate advisor and philanthropist Sarah Wilson; proud Māori artist from Australia and Aotearoa Stan Walker; and 5x World Latin Dance Champion and proud Ethiopian Australian, The Wiggles’ Tsehay Hawkins.
Other high-profile Australians putting their support behind WeAre8 will also be announced in the coming weeks.
The Australian identities join the growing UK-based WeAre8 family that includes former Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, English broadcaster Clare Balding and English Olympic gold-medallist diver, Tom Daley among many others.
Lizzie Young, CEO of WeAre8 Australia, said: “Technology and social media have divided us more than ever before. Algorithms control what we see, making our world smaller and more divided. It is not making us happier or more connected.
“WeAre8 is the antithesis of this. We are a platform that makes people feel valued, loved and reconnected with the world. The addition of our local change makers to the platform will help our ambitions to be the platform that unites people in support of the planet.
“They represent a unique alumni of voices that reflects the Australia of today, one that’s inclusive, authentic and openly wants to use our community to make the world a better place.”
The change maker announcement coincides with WeAre8’s first above the line marketing campaign in Australia, which seeks to encourage Australians to trial a social media platform that is free from hate, is good for the planet, can put money in their wallets and celebrates the good in life.
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