“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.” – Robert McKee Read more…
May. 22, 2019 | Nick Richardson
Two months ago, a group of key players in the debate about the future of regional media convened at our Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit to discuss the crippling news drought across regional Australia. Read more…
Nov. 14, 2019 | Nick Richardson
As the “gold-standard” for inquiry on matters of public importance, royal commissions occupy a unique place in the Australian system of government, a place we seem to be visiting with increased frequency. Read more…
Oct. 23, 2019 | Emma Morgan
Complaining about the weather is a popular topic of conversation. In a time when political or cultural topics can be divisive, it’s a risk-free way of making a connection with friends and strangers alike. Read more…
Aug. 14, 2019 | Esther Abram
When I took up the role of CEO of World Vision, I visited Myanmar to see our development work for myself – and what I saw blew me away! We go to the most vulnerable communities in the world – including remote communities here in Australia – and listen to them identify the root causes of their poverty, work with them to find long term solutions, and leave them self-sustaining. When I saw how effective… Read more…
May. 14, 2019 | Claire Rogers
A German, Brit and an Australian walk into a bar – it sounds like the start of a hackneyed joke, but in this case, it is a precise portrayal of a meeting of international philanthropists meeting on the eve of the Philanthropy Australia conference. Read more…
Sep. 13, 2018 | Stacey Thomas
Congratulations – but where do you go for support? In the past you have just been expected to learn-on-the-job or bring your experience with you? This is no longer considered effective nor good practice! Being a trustee of a Charitable Trust/Private Ancillary Fund not only comes with a very high level of accountability - but also the personal and collective joy and benefit of making a difference and having an impact through trying to solve some of society’s deeply entrenched and common problems. Read more…
Sep. 05, 2017 | Chris Wootton
Recently, Philanthropy Australia has been working with members at a workshop in Perth (hosted by Lottery West) to grow impact investing. Here are three takeaways when considering impact investment. Read more…
Aug. 30, 2017 | Chris Wootton
For decades, governments and other decision makers have framed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs as a ‘problem’ to be solved. Read more…
Aug. 15, 2017 | Rod Reeve
There are a number of current, challenging discussions making their way through philanthropy today. Read more…
Jul. 11, 2017 | Philanthropy Australia
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