Division is a stronger perception than a lived reality
Headlines and social media feeds often portray Australia as increasingly divided, but research presented at the Philanthropy Australia Conference offers a more nuanced picture. More in Common founder and CEO Tim Dixon said Australians remain overwhelmingly committed to finding common ground - even as they perceive the country as increasingly polarised.
Voices of Impact | Carolyn Vincent: Kindness creates cohesion
From Mumbai to Brisbane, Carolyn Vincent’s lifelong experience of community inspired a foundation and a national movement using visible everyday kindness to deepen connection, belonging and social cohesion across Australia.
Holly Buschman: How Minderoo Foundation approaches holistic philanthropy
Holly Buschman from Minderoo Foundation shares why applying gender, climate and First Nations lenses help create more holistic, systems-focused philanthropy in part two of The Rise of Holistic Philanthropy series.
How a gender lens can identify inequities that might otherwise go unnoticed
From housing to AI, Catherine Noble from Australians Investing in Women examines how a gender lens can help philanthropy identify hidden inequities, strengthen social cohesion, and improve outcomes across diverse causes.
A fond farewell to Kim Harland
With appreciation and gratitude, Philanthropy Australia farewells Queensland and Northern Territory Senior Director of Engagement Kim Harland this week.
Carol Schwartz: be outraged, be courageous and be entrepreneurial in how you can make a difference
Voices of Impact: building an economy that works for everyone
Erinch Sahan is a global thought leader in business design and investment, with 20 years’ experience transforming business across sectors. While touring Australia with the Next Economy, he spoke to Giving News about building an economy that works for everyone and investing for a just future.






