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.

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.

09-09
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 web of health and legal issues.

07-22
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 Chapman, an expert on the psychology of giving, about what drives us to give.

06-01
36:17

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.

04-13
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. 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 Priv...

03-03
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 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.

01-31
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 ambitions to engage their peers in driving social change.

09-15
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 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, St...

08-11
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 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-austral...

07-08
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 community-based tourism that is spreading across Vietnam and potentially, the region.

06-25
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 Beard, the new Program Director of the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship at the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

05-19
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 Investment at AET, the podcast explores ‘critical themes’ that facilitate meaningful and impactful partnerships and discusses the mechanics and theory of great grant making.

04-06
20:56

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 ...

03-29
31:53

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.

03-23
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 communication between grantmakers and grantseekers.

03-22
16:56

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.

03-11
23:57

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.

03-09
17:23

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.

03-02
21:26

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.

02-23
24:04

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.

01-21
38:35

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