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. Also referred to as investm…
One woman’s philanthropic vision to put play back on education agenda
Social entrepreneurship is on the rise in Australia and women appear to be leading the charge. Many are modest women, like Marylou Verberne, who won’t publicly label it “an epiphany”, but who ac…
Wealth and legacy: Women driving the new philanthropy
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…
How two foodies turned their passion into a social business
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. What you may encounter is an inability to answe…
Men matter too: Gender is not a euphemism for women
I knew that if anything was going to fortify my convictions around progressing gender equality, it was going to be having a baby boy. The sensational creature that is our son arrived four months ago. …
How to market your small business, Adam Ferrier style
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. As one of four …
