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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carol Schwartz: be outraged, be courageous and be entrepreneurial in how you can make a difference
Amplifying diverse voices: what philanthropy can learn from the Economic Media Centre
From amplifying lived experience to supporting narrative change, the Economic Media Centre's work highlights how philanthropy can back new ideas, strengthen movements and influence public conversations.






