Philanthropy Australia Podcast Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:24:08 -0400 https://www.philanthropy.org.au/podcast en-au © 2026 Philanthropy Australia Podcast yes 1c417733-2441-5688-a208-9b23313dd8bb Philanthropy Australia episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Philanthropy Australia https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z791r7q6s06pb4qd0t9qj91qk3jp?.jpg Philanthropy Australia Podcast https://www.philanthropy.org.au/podcast 10 years of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission 10 years of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-11819789 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +1100 1038 full false How philanthropy is helping to tackle educational disadvantage How philanthropy is helping to tackle educational disadvantage It’s been 11 years now since a landmark review of the Australian education system was chaired by one of the nation’s best-regarded businessman and Philanthropy Australia Life Member David Gonski AC.

The report identified several highly concerning trends in the educational outcomes of Australian students. One review recommendation stands out and more than a decade later it’s resonating more loudly than ever.
https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/ 

]]> It’s been 11 years now since a landmark review of the Australian education system was chaired by one of the nation’s best-regarded businessman and Philanthropy Australia Life Member David Gonski AC.

The report identified several highly concerning trends in the educational outcomes of Australian students. One review recommendation stands out and more than a decade later it’s resonating more loudly than ever.
https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/ 

]]> Buzzsprout-11667622 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +1100 1227 full false For the Love of Humanity: People, Place and Planet For the Love of Humanity: People, Place and Planet In this special national conference podcast, we hear from our three Keynote Listeners – Naomi Anstess, Arminé Nalbandian and Niall Fay – about some of the key moments, insights and observations they gleaned this week. It’s a powerful finale that offers stimulating reflections on our conference theme – For the Love of Humanity: People, Place and Planet.

]]> In this special national conference podcast, we hear from our three Keynote Listeners – Naomi Anstess, Arminé Nalbandian and Niall Fay – about some of the key moments, insights and observations they gleaned this week. It’s a powerful finale that offers stimulating reflections on our conference theme – For the Love of Humanity: People, Place and Planet.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-11286846 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1906 3 3 full false Health justice partnerships and strategic philanthropy Health justice partnerships and strategic philanthropy In this Philanthropy Australia podcast we hear how this innovative piece of strategic philanthropy has helped to build a "quiet revolution'' that is helping to embed access to justice, and providing clients with a pathway through the complex web of health and legal issues.

]]> In this Philanthropy Australia podcast we hear how this innovative piece of strategic philanthropy has helped to build a "quiet revolution'' that is helping to embed access to justice, and providing clients with a pathway through the complex web of health and legal issues.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-11008418 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000 1404 3 2 full false Making sense of the complex act of giving Making sense of the complex act of giving Many Australians give what they can, when they can. But what looks like a straightforward act of generosity is often driven by deeper motives. In the first episode of Philanthropy Australia's Podcast Season Three, we talk to Dr Cassandra Chapman, an expert on the psychology of giving, about what drives us to give.

]]> Many Australians give what they can, when they can. But what looks like a straightforward act of generosity is often driven by deeper motives. In the first episode of Philanthropy Australia's Podcast Season Three, we talk to Dr Cassandra Chapman, an expert on the psychology of giving, about what drives us to give.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-10717060 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +1000 2177 3 1 full false Unique calendar at heart of preserving local knowledge in Arnhem Land Unique calendar at heart of preserving local knowledge in Arnhem Land A holistic and collaborative approach to land management in parts of Arnhem Land has had a remarkable outcome for local First Nations communities - the creation of a bi-cultural school model that helps ensure local knowledge and language is preserved.

In this podcast, the Karrkad Kanjdji Trust and Dusseldoro Forum talk about their role in working with communities and the power of 'catalytic philanthropy' to help deliver outcomes across this vast and remote area.


]]> A holistic and collaborative approach to land management in parts of Arnhem Land has had a remarkable outcome for local First Nations communities - the creation of a bi-cultural school model that helps ensure local knowledge and language is preserved.

In this podcast, the Karrkad Kanjdji Trust and Dusseldoro Forum talk about their role in working with communities and the power of 'catalytic philanthropy' to help deliver outcomes across this vast and remote area.


]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-10428311 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +1000 1213 2 18 full false Inside the new resource to support giving Inside the new resource to support giving It’s a ‘desk companion’. It could work like ‘a cookbook’ – pick what you need. Or a resource to dip into: it’s Australia’s first philanthropy toolkit to help individuals, families, and advisers across their philanthropic journey.

Perpetual Private launched the Australian Philanthropy Toolkit as part of its ongoing partnership with the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS), based in California, USA.

On this Philanthropy Australia podcast, we hear from Perpetual Private’s Managing Partner for Community & Social Investment, Caitriona Fay and Senior Fellow at Stanford PACS Heather Newberry Lord about what it took to craft the resource that can help everyone on their giving journey.

Your Philanthropy Toolkit | Perpetual

]]> It’s a ‘desk companion’. It could work like ‘a cookbook’ – pick what you need. Or a resource to dip into: it’s Australia’s first philanthropy toolkit to help individuals, families, and advisers across their philanthropic journey.

Perpetual Private launched the Australian Philanthropy Toolkit as part of its ongoing partnership with the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS), based in California, USA.

On this Philanthropy Australia podcast, we hear from Perpetual Private’s Managing Partner for Community & Social Investment, Caitriona Fay and Senior Fellow at Stanford PACS Heather Newberry Lord about what it took to craft the resource that can help everyone on their giving journey.

Your Philanthropy Toolkit | Perpetual

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-10178160 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +1100 2370 2 17 full false Building rural and regional communities for the long haul Building rural and regional communities for the long haul How do you support not-for-profit organisations in our regional areas to build their capacity and enable them to become more robust and durable? The answer may be in a program rolled out by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal in Partnership with the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation – it’s called Investing in Rural Community Futures Program.

On our first Philanthropy Australia podcast of 2022, we talk to those involved and get a taste of just what a difference this program can make.

]]> How do you support not-for-profit organisations in our regional areas to build their capacity and enable them to become more robust and durable? The answer may be in a program rolled out by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal in Partnership with the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation – it’s called Investing in Rural Community Futures Program.

On our first Philanthropy Australia podcast of 2022, we talk to those involved and get a taste of just what a difference this program can make.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-9987644 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +1100 865 2 16 full false Passion and priorities: New Gen focuses on the future​ Passion and priorities: New Gen focuses on the future​ Philanthropy Australia's New Gen network is all about compelling ideas, fresh energy and unique collaboration. We talk to New Gen's new Co-Chairs Bella Wiggs and Martin Green in this Philanthropy Australia podcast and hear about their goals and ambitions to engage their peers in driving social change.


]]> Philanthropy Australia's New Gen network is all about compelling ideas, fresh energy and unique collaboration. We talk to New Gen's new Co-Chairs Bella Wiggs and Martin Green in this Philanthropy Australia podcast and hear about their goals and ambitions to engage their peers in driving social change.


]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-9197939 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +1000 2021 2 15 full false Exploring data’s role in shaping post-pandemic giving Exploring data’s role in shaping post-pandemic giving During the past 18 months, we have been able to access a combination of new and established data to give us a clearer picture about how philanthropy and the for-purpose sector has coped with the bushfire and COVID crisis. But what does this data tell us about the challenges the sector faces? What does it say about how we can plot our way forward? And how can we use the data to help shape policy?

We hear from JB Were’s John McLeod, Professor Kristy Muir, CEO of the Centre for Social Impact, Strive Philanthropy Co-Founder Jarrod Miles and Seer Data and Analytics CEO Kristi Mansfield, who offer their perspectives on what the data shows and where we go from here.

]]> During the past 18 months, we have been able to access a combination of new and established data to give us a clearer picture about how philanthropy and the for-purpose sector has coped with the bushfire and COVID crisis. But what does this data tell us about the challenges the sector faces? What does it say about how we can plot our way forward? And how can we use the data to help shape policy?

We hear from JB Were’s John McLeod, Professor Kristy Muir, CEO of the Centre for Social Impact, Strive Philanthropy Co-Founder Jarrod Miles and Seer Data and Analytics CEO Kristi Mansfield, who offer their perspectives on what the data shows and where we go from here.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-9010418 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000 1545 2 18 full false Homelessness: the problem that can be solved Homelessness: the problem that can be solved Homelessness has often been treated as a problem that cannot be solved. But what if there are ways to make a difference, by taking a more strategic approach? Listen to Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellow, David Pearson, outline a way forward that offers an end to homelessness.

Join David, Philanthropy Australia and Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation for a discussion about philanthropy and ending homelessness on Tuesday, July 20, from 2-3pm: https://events.humanitix.com/philanthropy-australia-and-the-sidney-myer-fund-and-the-myer-foundation-partnership-event 

The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund’s Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. David leads the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, working to significantly expand the network of individuals, organisations and communities committed to not just addressing or reducing homelessness - but to ending it.

This session will examine the groundbreaking approach successfully rolled out in over 100 communities in the USA and Canada, and explore support for local efforts to end homelessness in Australia.

]]> Homelessness has often been treated as a problem that cannot be solved. But what if there are ways to make a difference, by taking a more strategic approach? Listen to Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellow, David Pearson, outline a way forward that offers an end to homelessness.

Join David, Philanthropy Australia and Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation for a discussion about philanthropy and ending homelessness on Tuesday, July 20, from 2-3pm: https://events.humanitix.com/philanthropy-australia-and-the-sidney-myer-fund-and-the-myer-foundation-partnership-event 

The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund’s Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. David leads the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, working to significantly expand the network of individuals, organisations and communities committed to not just addressing or reducing homelessness - but to ending it.

This session will examine the groundbreaking approach successfully rolled out in over 100 communities in the USA and Canada, and explore support for local efforts to end homelessness in Australia.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8830000 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000 1649 2 14 full true Action on Poverty Action on Poverty A flash of inspiration, some private philanthropy and deep community engagement has helped transform a Vietnamese village. Listen to the story of how co-operation between a man known as Dr Vance and Action on Poverty has developed a model of community-based tourism that is spreading across Vietnam and potentially, the region.

]]> A flash of inspiration, some private philanthropy and deep community engagement has helped transform a Vietnamese village. Listen to the story of how co-operation between a man known as Dr Vance and Action on Poverty has developed a model of community-based tourism that is spreading across Vietnam and potentially, the region.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8759976 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1138 season2 2 12 full false The new ethical tests for our leaders The new ethical tests for our leaders What does ethical leadership look like in the time of COVID-19? How do leaders respond to the challenge of rallying staff around a common goal during a global pandemic? In our podcast this week, we talk to moral philosopher and ethicist Dr Matt Beard, the new Program Director of the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship at the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

]]> What does ethical leadership look like in the time of COVID-19? How do leaders respond to the challenge of rallying staff around a common goal during a global pandemic? In our podcast this week, we talk to moral philosopher and ethicist Dr Matt Beard, the new Program Director of the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship at the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8547294 Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 +1000 2408 2 11 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 6 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 6 In our final episode of the Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Seri Renkin OAM, independent advisor and consultant to the philanthropic sector. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> In our final episode of the Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Seri Renkin OAM, independent advisor and consultant to the philanthropic sector. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8278219 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1256 givingconnect 2 10 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 5 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 5 In the latest episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, Suzanne Walsh, President of Bennett College in the USA, reflects on philanthropy’s power to provide coveted information, not just money, to support organisations and causes. 

Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> In the latest episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, Suzanne Walsh, President of Bennett College in the USA, reflects on philanthropy’s power to provide coveted information, not just money, to support organisations and causes. 

Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8229783 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1100 1096 givingconnect 2 9 full false Systems Change Podcast - Embracing science in a pandemic Systems Change Podcast - Embracing science in a pandemic In the early stages of the pandemic, the Government trusted science and the experts to guide its response. In this week’s special systems change podcast we talk to those experts who helped drive that engagement and along the way, may have helped shape a new kind of relationship between science and government policy.


]]> In the early stages of the pandemic, the Government trusted science and the experts to guide its response. In this week’s special systems change podcast we talk to those experts who helped drive that engagement and along the way, may have helped shape a new kind of relationship between science and government policy.


]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8192597 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1100 1698 2 8 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 4 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 4 In the fourth episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Strategic Grants' Jo Garner. Listen to Jo discuss with host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, about the need for clearer communication between grantmakers and grantseekers. 

]]> In the fourth episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Strategic Grants' Jo Garner. Listen to Jo discuss with host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, about the need for clearer communication between grantmakers and grantseekers. 

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8186416 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +1100 1016 givingconnect 2 7 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 3 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 3 In our third episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Wendy Lewis, Executive Office at Collier Charitable Fund. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> In our third episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Wendy Lewis, Executive Office at Collier Charitable Fund. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8119184 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +1100 1437 givingconnect 2 7 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 2 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 2 In the second episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Mutual Trust’s Foundation Manager Rachel English. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark,  Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grantmaking.

]]> In the second episode of Philanthropy Australia’s Giving Connect podcast, our special guest is Mutual Trust’s Foundation Manager Rachel English. Each week, under the guidance of host, Ben Clark,  Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grantmaking.

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8104471 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +1100 1043 givingconnect 2 6 full false Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 1 Giving Connect Podcast: Episode 1 This March we launch Giving Connect, a six-part series exploring critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships. Each episode is hosted by Ben Clark – Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET – who will discuss the mechanics and theory of great grant making. His first guest is Kids Plus Foundation CEO Shaun Cannon.  

]]> This March we launch Giving Connect, a six-part series exploring critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships. Each episode is hosted by Ben Clark – Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at AET – who will discuss the mechanics and theory of great grant making. His first guest is Kids Plus Foundation CEO Shaun Cannon.  

]]> https://www.philanthropy.org.au/giving-connect-podcast-series Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8057259 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +1100 1286 givingconnect 2 5 full false How technology helps us understand dementia How technology helps us understand dementia With the Aged Care Royal Commission due to deliver it final report, our podcast takes a “virtual’’ look at the power of innovative technology to transform the care and support of Australians living with dementia.

]]> With the Aged Care Royal Commission due to deliver it final report, our podcast takes a “virtual’’ look at the power of innovative technology to transform the care and support of Australians living with dementia.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-8017220 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +1100 1444 2 4 full false Impact Investing- The Big Question Impact Investing- The Big Question When we talk about Impact investing, what are the key questions to ask? On this episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast, we talk to Dr Erin Kuo, Chief Impact Officer at the Impact Investment Group, about the big issues in the sector.

]]> When we talk about Impact investing, what are the key questions to ask? On this episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast, we talk to Dr Erin Kuo, Chief Impact Officer at the Impact Investment Group, about the big issues in the sector.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-7420597 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +1100 2315 2 3 full false Connecting communities - Delivering to those in need Connecting communities - Delivering to those in need Hundreds of rural and regional communities across Australia felt the impact of the pandemic this year. Few though could call on their local community foundations to provide the kind of support that helped Shepparton weather the grim consequences of COVID-19. In in our final podcast for 2020, we hear how the Greater Shepparton Foundation and the Fairley Foundation responded with speed and compassion to help their town become a powerful example of how to survive the pandemic, even as the virus was circulating. Hear from those who worked to deliver the meals and the health advice that sustained a diverse community in its most difficult moment. It’s a feel-good story, at the right time of year.


]]> Hundreds of rural and regional communities across Australia felt the impact of the pandemic this year. Few though could call on their local community foundations to provide the kind of support that helped Shepparton weather the grim consequences of COVID-19. In in our final podcast for 2020, we hear how the Greater Shepparton Foundation and the Fairley Foundation responded with speed and compassion to help their town become a powerful example of how to survive the pandemic, even as the virus was circulating. Hear from those who worked to deliver the meals and the health advice that sustained a diverse community in its most difficult moment. It’s a feel-good story, at the right time of year.


]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-6848302 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +1100 1938 2 2 full false Women helping change the Victorian justice system Women helping change the Victorian justice system They come from different backgrounds and are at different stages of their lives. But they agree that they share the same story – it is one of trauma that led to their exposure to the criminal justice system. Now, thanks to a new program, they are telling a different tale, based on friendship and hope.

The story of the women who are part of the Women Transforming Justice Leadership Group launches Philanthropy Australia new season of podcasts. Listen as the women share the lived experience of prison and how they are starting to rebuild their lives amid a crisis of women’s incarceration in the Victorian prison system.

]]> They come from different backgrounds and are at different stages of their lives. But they agree that they share the same story – it is one of trauma that led to their exposure to the criminal justice system. Now, thanks to a new program, they are telling a different tale, based on friendship and hope.

The story of the women who are part of the Women Transforming Justice Leadership Group launches Philanthropy Australia new season of podcasts. Listen as the women share the lived experience of prison and how they are starting to rebuild their lives amid a crisis of women’s incarceration in the Victorian prison system.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4760864 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +1000 1420 2 1 full false Part 2: Options in uncertain times Part 2: Options in uncertain times Welcome to our podcast with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), investment and advisory firm KordaMentha and Philanthropy Australia.

In this two-part podcast we explore some of the issues around financial viability and solvency that are currently so challenging for many organisations in the charity and not-for-profit sector.

Here you’ll find a discussion between the ACNC, PA and KordaMentha on the potential scale of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what to look out for and steps to take that may improve your situation.

]]> Welcome to our podcast with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), investment and advisory firm KordaMentha and Philanthropy Australia.

In this two-part podcast we explore some of the issues around financial viability and solvency that are currently so challenging for many organisations in the charity and not-for-profit sector.

Here you’ll find a discussion between the ACNC, PA and KordaMentha on the potential scale of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what to look out for and steps to take that may improve your situation.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4746254 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +1000 1405 2 2 full false Part 1: Covid-19- Hope is (unfortunately) not a strategy Part 1: Covid-19- Hope is (unfortunately) not a strategy Welcome to our podcast with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), investment and advisory firm KordaMentha and Philanthropy Australia.

In this two-part podcast we explore some of the issues around financial viability and solvency that are currently so challenging for many organisations in the charity and not-for-profit sector.

Here you’ll find a discussion between the ACNC, PA and KordaMentha on the potential scale of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what to look out for and steps to take that may improve your situation.

]]> Welcome to our podcast with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), investment and advisory firm KordaMentha and Philanthropy Australia.

In this two-part podcast we explore some of the issues around financial viability and solvency that are currently so challenging for many organisations in the charity and not-for-profit sector.

Here you’ll find a discussion between the ACNC, PA and KordaMentha on the potential scale of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what to look out for and steps to take that may improve your situation.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4746242 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +1000 1560 1 17 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: How our Regions are Confronting the Mental Health Challenge Philanthropy Australia Podcast: How our Regions are Confronting the Mental Health Challenge In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Natalie Egleton, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to discuss the issues of mental health in our regions and remote towns; Jennie Keioskie, Rural Adversity Mental Health Co-ordinator, talking about Fling Physical Theatre in Bega, Pambula Eden and Bermagui in NSW and Rhiannon Jennings, Rural Development Co-ordinator, for the Youth Affairs Council Victoria, talking about Deadly Yarning and Learning: Our Mental Health.

]]> In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Natalie Egleton, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to discuss the issues of mental health in our regions and remote towns; Jennie Keioskie, Rural Adversity Mental Health Co-ordinator, talking about Fling Physical Theatre in Bega, Pambula Eden and Bermagui in NSW and Rhiannon Jennings, Rural Development Co-ordinator, for the Youth Affairs Council Victoria, talking about Deadly Yarning and Learning: Our Mental Health.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4386440 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +1000 2516 1 16 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: When digital solutions help make justice more accessible (Part 2) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: When digital solutions help make justice more accessible (Part 2) In this two-part episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Kate Fazio, Head of Innovation and Engagement at Justice Connect to discuss how those seeking legal help in a digital world find it. Kate shares stories about some of the digital solutions she has been involved in that led her to being recognised as Telstra’s 2020 Businesswoman of the Year in the Purpose and Social Enterprise category in Victoria. In Part Two of our podcast, Kate outlines some exciting uses for the innovation overseas and some fascinating new work being done with AI.

]]> In this two-part episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Kate Fazio, Head of Innovation and Engagement at Justice Connect to discuss how those seeking legal help in a digital world find it. Kate shares stories about some of the digital solutions she has been involved in that led her to being recognised as Telstra’s 2020 Businesswoman of the Year in the Purpose and Social Enterprise category in Victoria. In Part Two of our podcast, Kate outlines some exciting uses for the innovation overseas and some fascinating new work being done with AI.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4280279 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +1000 837 1 15 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: When digital solutions help make justice more accessible (Part 1) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: When digital solutions help make justice more accessible (Part 1) In this two-part episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Kate Fazio, Head of Innovation and Engagement at Justice Connect to discuss how those seeking legal help in a digital world find it. Kate shares stories about some of the digital solutions she has been involved in that led her to being recognised as Telstra’s 2020 Businesswoman of the Year in the Purpose and Social Enterprise category in Victoria. In Part One of our podcast, Kate talks about how digital innovation came about at Justice Connect. 


]]> In this two-part episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Kate Fazio, Head of Innovation and Engagement at Justice Connect to discuss how those seeking legal help in a digital world find it. Kate shares stories about some of the digital solutions she has been involved in that led her to being recognised as Telstra’s 2020 Businesswoman of the Year in the Purpose and Social Enterprise category in Victoria. In Part One of our podcast, Kate talks about how digital innovation came about at Justice Connect. 


]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4280126 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +1000 1434 1 14 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Workplace Environments in COVID-19 Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Workplace Environments in COVID-19 In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO and the For Purpose and Social Enterprise winner in the 2020 Telstra NSW Businesswoman awards Professor Sarah Hoskin to reflect on how organisations are coping with the practical changes that the COVID crisis has imposed on their offices and staff, as they discuss what role a robust culture plays in navigating the current climate.

]]> In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO and the For Purpose and Social Enterprise winner in the 2020 Telstra NSW Businesswoman awards Professor Sarah Hoskin to reflect on how organisations are coping with the practical changes that the COVID crisis has imposed on their offices and staff, as they discuss what role a robust culture plays in navigating the current climate.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-4110221 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +1000 1962 1 13 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Food Security for Farmers Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Food Security for Farmers In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Verity Morgan-Schmidt, Policy and Partnerships Director at Farmers for Climate Action, and Professor Timothy Reeves, professor in residence at Melbourne University’s Dookie Campus, to discuss how our farmers are dealing with the challenges of a changing climate in the battle for a sustainable future, in this episode of our podcast. 

]]> In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Verity Morgan-Schmidt, Policy and Partnerships Director at Farmers for Climate Action, and Professor Timothy Reeves, professor in residence at Melbourne University’s Dookie Campus, to discuss how our farmers are dealing with the challenges of a changing climate in the battle for a sustainable future, in this episode of our podcast. 

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-3723047 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 +1000 1918 1 12 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra goes to Stanford Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra goes to Stanford In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Sophie Galaise, Managing Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to discuss her experience on the Perpetual Stanford CEO Study Tour, held in the US last September, and her approach to philanthropy and the arts.

]]> In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Sophie Galaise, Managing Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to discuss her experience on the Perpetual Stanford CEO Study Tour, held in the US last September, and her approach to philanthropy and the arts.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-3111841 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +1100 1582 1 11 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Psychedelic therapies for mental illness (part 2) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Psychedelic therapies for mental illness (part 2) Listen to Peter Hunt and Tania de Jong discuss Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) and the possibilities of psychedelic medicine treatments for mental illness in this two-part episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast.

In part two, Tania joins Peter and Nick (Richardson) to explore these treatments in greater detail, while discussing the system change challenge that MMA faces in order to achieve mainstream adoption of these treatments in Australia. 

]]> Listen to Peter Hunt and Tania de Jong discuss Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) and the possibilities of psychedelic medicine treatments for mental illness in this two-part episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast.

In part two, Tania joins Peter and Nick (Richardson) to explore these treatments in greater detail, while discussing the system change challenge that MMA faces in order to achieve mainstream adoption of these treatments in Australia. 

]]> Buzzsprout-3034189 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +1100 1260 1 10 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Psychedelic therapies for mental illness (part 1) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Psychedelic therapies for mental illness (part 1) Listen to Peter Hunt and Tania de Jong discuss Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) and the possibilities of psychedelic medicine treatments for mental illness in this two-part episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast.

In part one, Peter Hunt shares the groundbreaking work that MMA is championing with Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson. 



]]> Listen to Peter Hunt and Tania de Jong discuss Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) and the possibilities of psychedelic medicine treatments for mental illness in this two-part episode of the Philanthropy Australia podcast.

In part one, Peter Hunt shares the groundbreaking work that MMA is championing with Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson. 



]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-3034084 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +1100 1520 1 9 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: 'Disaster Giving' with Michael Liffman Philanthropy Australia Podcast: 'Disaster Giving' with Michael Liffman In this episode, Dr Michael Liffman and Nick Richardson discuss the role of charities in the face of the remarkable generosity triggered by disasters in Australia. They explore whether there is an adequate understanding of the role that charities play during a disaster, how funding distribution capabilities are stretched during times of unprecedented giving and whether there is a new way forward to structure the social outcomes around 'disaster giving'.

]]> In this episode, Dr Michael Liffman and Nick Richardson discuss the role of charities in the face of the remarkable generosity triggered by disasters in Australia. They explore whether there is an adequate understanding of the role that charities play during a disaster, how funding distribution capabilities are stretched during times of unprecedented giving and whether there is a new way forward to structure the social outcomes around 'disaster giving'.

]]> Philanthropy Australia Buzzsprout-2910985 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +1100 766 1 8 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Filantropia Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Filantropia Filantropia's Robyn Charlwood and Teresa Zolnierkiewicz visited Sweden, Germany and Poland last year to explore some of their varied and nuanced models of philanthropy. Following their trip, Robyn joined Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson to have a conversation about what they had learned.

]]> Filantropia's Robyn Charlwood and Teresa Zolnierkiewicz visited Sweden, Germany and Poland last year to explore some of their varied and nuanced models of philanthropy. Following their trip, Robyn joined Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson to have a conversation about what they had learned.

]]> Robyn Charlwood with Nick Richardson Buzzsprout-2605645 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +1100 992 1 7 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Impact 100 Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Impact 100 In this episode, Carrie Morgridge from the Morgridge Family Foundation and Wendy Steele from Impact 100 talk to Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson about the unique Impact 100 funding model.

Carrie Morgridge is Vice President of the Morgridge Family Foundation. The Foundation, according to its website, invests in leaders and organisations that are re-imaging solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges.

Wendy Steele founded Impact100 in 2001, a network of collective giving groups across the world that makes transformational grants to the communities it serves across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family and Health & Wellness.  She supports, mentors and advises Impact 100 chapters around the globe and total grants have exceeded $70million.   In 2014, Wendy was awarded the Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work and in 2016, Wendy was named by Philanthropy Media as the Number 2 speaker on philanthropy in the USA behind U2’s Bono.

]]> In this episode, Carrie Morgridge from the Morgridge Family Foundation and Wendy Steele from Impact 100 talk to Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson about the unique Impact 100 funding model.

Carrie Morgridge is Vice President of the Morgridge Family Foundation. The Foundation, according to its website, invests in leaders and organisations that are re-imaging solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges.

Wendy Steele founded Impact100 in 2001, a network of collective giving groups across the world that makes transformational grants to the communities it serves across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family and Health & Wellness.  She supports, mentors and advises Impact 100 chapters around the globe and total grants have exceeded $70million.   In 2014, Wendy was awarded the Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work and in 2016, Wendy was named by Philanthropy Media as the Number 2 speaker on philanthropy in the USA behind U2’s Bono.

]]> Carrie Morgridge, Wendy Steele and Nick Richardson. Buzzsprout-2661958 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +1100 1006 1 6 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Large scale giving with Dr. Michael Liffman Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Large scale giving with Dr. Michael Liffman For the final episode of the Podcast for 2019, Nick Richardson presents two recent examples of large scale giving - James and Diana Ramsay's $38m bequest to the Art Gallery of South Australia and the $1m+ crowdfunded to assist Koala's following the NSW bushfires - to discuss with Dr Michael Liffman. 

]]> For the final episode of the Podcast for 2019, Nick Richardson presents two recent examples of large scale giving - James and Diana Ramsay's $38m bequest to the Art Gallery of South Australia and the $1m+ crowdfunded to assist Koala's following the NSW bushfires - to discuss with Dr Michael Liffman. 

]]> Dr Michael Liffman and Nick Richardson Buzzsprout-2259668 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +1100 815 1 5 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Paul Brest on the current state of philanthropy (part 2) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Paul Brest on the current state of philanthropy (part 2) In the second part of this conversation, Brest and Richardson continue to dissect the nuances of strategic philanthropy, before moving onto advocacy in philanthropy and impact investing.​

]]> In the second part of this conversation, Brest and Richardson continue to dissect the nuances of strategic philanthropy, before moving onto advocacy in philanthropy and impact investing.​

]]> Nick Richardson & Paul Brest (Stanford) Buzzsprout-2218349 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +1100 1307 1 4 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Paul Brest and Caitriona Fay (part 1) Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Paul Brest and Caitriona Fay (part 1) Perpetual's Caitriona Fay and esteemed guest, Paul Brest from Stanford's Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS), chat with Nick Richardson about the six-year partnership between Perpetual and Standford PACS. The trio then explores the importance of strategic philanthropy, and why it is easier said than done.

]]> Perpetual's Caitriona Fay and esteemed guest, Paul Brest from Stanford's Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS), chat with Nick Richardson about the six-year partnership between Perpetual and Standford PACS. The trio then explores the importance of strategic philanthropy, and why it is easier said than done.

]]> Nick Richardson, Paul Brest (Stanford) & Caitriona Fay (Perpetual) Buzzsprout-2218340 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +1100 1147 1 3 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: 'Why don't people give more?' with Dr Michael Liffman Philanthropy Australia Podcast: 'Why don't people give more?' with Dr Michael Liffman In this episode, Dr Michael Liffman sits down with Nick Richardson to discuss the question “Why don't people give more?”

]]> In this episode, Dr Michael Liffman sits down with Nick Richardson to discuss the question “Why don't people give more?”

]]> Dr. Michael Liffman and Nick Richardson Buzzsprout-2178992 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +1100 690 1 2 full false Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Provocations with Dr. Michael Liffman Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Provocations with Dr. Michael Liffman In the first episode of Philanthropy Australia's Podcast Dr Michael Liffman sits down with Nick Richardson to discuss what motivates giving and how to convert feeling with the 'heart' into implementing with the 'head'.

]]> In the first episode of Philanthropy Australia's Podcast Dr Michael Liffman sits down with Nick Richardson to discuss what motivates giving and how to convert feeling with the 'heart' into implementing with the 'head'.

]]> Dr Michael Liffman and Nick Richardson Buzzsprout-1972348 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1100 782 1 1 full false