The coronavirus pandemic has elevated the role of Australian farmers in feeding and clothing the world. With supermarket shelves stripped of essentials, many Australians have for the first time reflected on how and where their food comes from. Read more…
May. 13, 2020 | Verity Morgan-Schmidt
Friday the 13th of March. The Grand Prix in Melbourne was cancelled. Remember that? It felt like a green light for a surreal new world to emerge. You could almost hear the wave of pain that was about to hit. Each night, I’d wake up mortified by the impending domino effect of all face-to-face interaction in our sector being slowly, but inevitably swallowed up. The devastation on a sector that relies on human interaction – be it fundraising dinners, case workers checking in on families, country halls filled with community groups. Read more…
May. 07, 2020 | Julia Keady
“We need to change the way we live and reimagine the things we value.’’ Read more…
Apr. 30, 2020 | Professor Duncan Ivison
Our daily cases are dropping Read more…
Apr. 22, 2020 | John Richardson
COVID-19 is one of the most dramatic public health crises we have ever experienced. Its reach is worldwide; its health impact severe. Many of those who are homeless, particularly those who have been rough sleeping for long periods, are far more likely than the general population to experience chronic illnesses and mental health conditions. They are at high risk of severe health impacts and mortality from COVID-19 and will need significant support during this period. Read more…
Apr. 15, 2020 | Professor Paul Flatau
In these challenging times, most of our Foundations, Trusts and NFPs are working from home and dealing with a radical change in the nature of their work. How do we look after ourselves in this new situation and continue to deliver at a time when our communities need us more than ever? Dr Kathleen O’Moore, of the Black Dog Institute, provides some guidance in troubled times. Read more…
Apr. 08, 2020 | Dr Kathleen O'Moore
The COVID-19 crisis has devastated our economy and turned lives all over Australia and around the world upside down. Among the many impacts has been a virtual cessation of sport at all levels, and while the suspension of the AFL and NRL and the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have grabbed the media headlines, the most damaging aspect to our community resilience and mental health has been the embargo on community and grassroots sport. Read more…
Apr. 01, 2020 | Patrick Walker
Now, more than ever, the arts needs support, says Fiona Menzies, CEO Creative Partnerships Australia Read more…
Mar. 25, 2020 | Fiona Menzies
We are confronting a rare conjunction of circumstances that pose challenges for philanthropy – and we need to think about how we respond. It brings to mind my favourite Victor Frankl quote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom”. Read more…
Mar. 17, 2020 | Sarah Davies AM
COVID-19, represents an unprecedented health and economic challenge to our community in Australia, and our neighbours around the world. Read more…
Mar. 17, 2020 | Professor Brendan Crabb AC
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