Women already drive philanthropy in Australia – now She Gives wants them recognised
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
The founder and driving force behind the women’s philanthropic project She Gives, Melissa Smith,…
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Will there be gambling ads at the footy this week? Bet your house on it
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Footy is back, from rugby league in Las Vegas to Aussie Rules at the MCG, and you know what that…
The Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders program is ready for a new intake. Who is up for the challenge?
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders Program, a fully funded…
Atlassian offers its workflow apps for free to NFPs and social enterprises
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Major workflow software company Atlassian has announced it is offering its Teamwork Collection of…
Indigenous businesses record billions in annual growth
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Australia’s for-purpose enterprise supporting Indigenous-owned businesses announced a record $5.83…
$100 million in new charity funding unlocked, but philanthropy heavyweights say DGR reform is more important
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
The federal government has announced its decision on the percentage of assets that giving funds…
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What not-for-profit leaders need to know in 2026
Posted on 12 Feb 2026
Our special NFP trends report distils the views of more than two dozen experts.
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Footy tip for asylum seekers: get on the back page
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Australia has offered asylum to members of the Iranian football team. That’s fine, but it does draw…
From volunteer to board chair: what it takes to lead a Sydney community legal centre
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Despite having a high-powered day job as a partner with Gilbert + Tobin, lawyer Catherine Kelso…
How to make repairs when the world seems to be coming apart at the seams
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Hannah Nichols is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) lead at Australian Red Cross and a…
The king of literary silliness becomes Australia’s Children’s Laureate
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Author Andy Griffiths has spent 30 years bringing “punk rock” to children’s books, making kids…
Slowing down and truly listening: Jahna Cedar’s approach to leadership
Posted on 18 Feb 2026
When Nyiyaparli woman Jahna Cedar travels to New York next month as part of the Australian…