Julia Keady

Whether it’s around a kitchen table or transacted online, giving circles are on the rise in Australia, enabling a greater level of connected and engaged philanthropy.

Social entrepreneurship is on the rise in Australia and women appear to be leading the charge.

As the “female economy” now represents the fastest growing wealth demographic in Australia and abroad, what does this mean for philanthropy? Angela Mentis, executive general manager of NAB Private Wealth, has a unique perspective on the question, having worked with hundreds of high net worth individuals.

Next time you dine out, ask the owner how many waiters and bar staff they have hired from a refugee, migrant, asylum seeker or disadvantaged background.

I knew that if anything was going to fortify my convictions around progressing gender equality, it was going to be having a baby boy.

Brand and behavioural change expert Adam Ferrier was one of the star attractions at Australian Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first Melbourne marketing workshop Monday.