Know thy neighbours: Resilience in the face of disaster requires local knowledge
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
When the flames, floodwaters or other natural disasters arrive – often very quickly – it is…
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Diabetics to help design medical research, while PhDs get a funding injection
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
Diabetes Australia has launched an ambitious five-year plan to transform its research strategy,…
Be authentic, dare to challenge one another, and “show up”, leadership summit told
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Prominent Australian and global leaders from the philanthropic sector gathered behind closed doors…
Preview of new report says the ‘class ceiling’ needs to be dismantled
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Although not widely recognised, the “class ceiling” is very real, according to new data released by…
ACOSS prepares to push government on First Nations support, tax reform, housing and more
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Australian Council of Social Services leader Dr Cassandra Goldie has named First Nations justice as…
Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for government action against systematic racism
Posted on 07 Aug 2025
Australia’s race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman has called on the federal…
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I want to change the world, just don’t call me an activist
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
New research has revealed that while many Australians don’t consider themselves "activists" in the…
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Why a strong culture of giving matters to Australia
Posted on 21 Apr 2026
Earlier today, federal charities minister Andrew Leigh delivered a keynote speech, 'Bequests,…
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People with Purpose: Connecting through karma
Posted on 16 Nov 2023
A desire to harness the power of human connection to make a positive difference in the world…
People with Purpose: Agent of change
Posted on 10 Nov 2023
Social change campaign veteran Lea Corbett has left few stones unturned in a decades-long career…
People with Purpose: The big value in being small
Posted on 02 Nov 2023
Small Non-Profits Alliance CEO Bianca Crocker believes small charities can still make a big impact.
People with Purpose: Home truths
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
St John’s Youth Services CEO Nicole Chaplin refuses to define struggling youth by their temporary…