Ritchelle Drilon

A new capital push for charities on the frontline

Social impact lender and capability builder Sefa has set a target to unlock $500 million in capital by 2030 for

Collaborative philanthropy channels $1.6m into Canberra community projects

The Canberra Foundations Collaborative has committed $1.6 million to 58 community projects across the ACT, expanding a collaborative funding model

Workplace ageism affects young and older employees in different ways, report finds 

Age discrimination does not end once someone is hired. New research from the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and the Australian

1,000 safe homes, 1,000 fresh starts

Friends with Dignity has completed its 1,000th Sanctuary home, marking a decade of helping victim-survivors of domestic and family violence

New research aims to improve decision-making in not-for-profit leadership 

A new national research program from the Centre for Social Purpose Organisations at Melbourne Business School aims to strengthen decision-making

Sue Webeck on connection, accountability and leading from where you are

In the social sector, leadership is often discussed through the language of systems, strategy and reform. But for Sue Webeck,

The animals that connect communities to healthcare, work and survival—but aren’t counted

Working animals support millions of people around the world, yet their contribution is often overlooked. Donkeys, horses, mules, camels, oxen,

Flexible funding helps rural communities lead local change

Remote, rural and regional communities face challenges that cannot be solved with one-size-fits-all responses. Housing pressure, food insecurity, limited access

Breaking the barriers to youth employment

Youth unemployment remains one of Australia’s most persistent social challenges. For many young people, the issue is not a lack

When aged care becomes aged control

Older Australians can be vulnerable to a form of abuse that is often hard to see: coercive control. Coercive control

Can AI ease the not-for-profit capacity crunch?

The drive to create community impact is consistently hindered by an overwhelming administrative burden for many not-for-profit workers. Recent sector

When recognition isn’t enough, it’s time to evolve

Recognition is hard-won for many charities. But for long-standing organisations, a familiar name can sometimes obscure the full extent of

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