Philanthropy Australia Podcast
The Philanthropy Australia Podcast is the destination for those interested in the issues, the debates, and the thinking around philanthropy. In each episode, we'll bring you a short discussion about what's engaging the nation's philanthropists, and those in the 'for purpose' sector. Whether it's a discussion about what it means to be a philanthropist in Australia, guidance to improve your giving practise, or information about PA's signature thought-leading events, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
42 episodes
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 c...
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20:27
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 tha...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:46
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 we...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:24
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 Chapm...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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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 pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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20:13
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.Perpetua...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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39:30
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 Par...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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14:25
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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33:41
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 dat...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:45
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 of...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:29
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 co...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:58
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:08
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 Investme...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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20:56
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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 caus...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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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 helpe...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:18
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:56
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:57
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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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:23
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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 disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:26
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:35
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 consequence...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:18
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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