Together, the Menzies Foundation and Global Voices aim to shape a new generation of leaders who will drive positive change, strengthen communities, and make a lasting impact on Australian society and the world.
Global Voices joins Menzies Foundation youth incubator Read More »
The Menzies Foundation warmly welcomes Naina Subberwal Batra, Rachael McLennan and Samuel Richards to its Board of Directors. Their outstanding track records in philanthropy, as well as their extensive involvement in various organisations dedicated to social impact, make them ideal additions to the Foundation’s leadership team and their expertise, passion, and diverse perspectives will undoubtedly enhance the Menzies Foundation’s ability to drive positive change and empower future generations of Australian leaders.
Enriching the Vision: Introducing the Newest Additions to the Foundation’s Board Read More »
Sir Robert Menzies embodied many of the leadership qualities that remain important today. Integrity, purpose, strong values, a regard for all Australians and pride in our nation provided the strong core from which he devoted his life to service.
Reflections of a Founding Father; Charles Kiefel AM Read More »
The Menzies Foundation endorses the yes campaign and asks each Australian to join us and commit to a national purpose defined by our collective responsibility to each other and the greater good.
Menzies Foundation urges Australians to rise above the political debate Read More »
The Menzies Foundation is delighted to share that its incubation and impact-focused approach has been recognised by Bridgespan Group, who has invited the Foundation to join a select group of 5-6 global funders. The Bridgespan Group, is one of the world’s leading social impact consultants and advisors to nonprofits, NGO’s, corporations, philanthropists, and investors, provides
Menzies Foundation join the Bridgespan Group Field Building Consortium Read More »
The Menzies School Leadership Incubator and Silicon Valley software company, Rising Team are partnering to launch Rising Team for Schools, a platform designed to boost collective efficacy and create high-performing teams in schools. Principals and their teams can use the platform to track efficacy and build engaged, connected and successful teams. Despite significant investment in leadership development, the
ED-TECH comes to Australia; Rising Team for Schools Read More »
Jaala has lived in the Kimberley Region for most of her life. Her paternal connections are Djugun/Nyikina/Karajarri/ Gija. Her maternal connection is Nunukul (Qandamooka) and Taribelang (QLD). Jaala is the proud owner of two businesses: Walyara Barbershop and Kimberley Youth Mentoring and is featured in the latest edition of the Kimberley Jiyigas’ Sheros magazine, a stunning
A champion for women-led Indigenous businesses and mentoring; Jaala Ozies Read More »
Building on previous sections that focused on what we need to learn to lead change, from a cybernetic viewpoint, this section will now bring in our insights from the Master of Applied Cybernetics, an experiment in transformative leadership education. It particularly focuses on the environment we need to create so that we can learn. Think
Transformative leadership education: a cybernetics-inspired approach Read More »
Reflecting on my experience as Communications Assistant at Menzies Foundation, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude and pride. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with an incredibly talented and dedicated team, led by CEO Liz Gillies and Sarah Jenkins, the Foundation’s Strategic Communications Manager, who served as my mentor throughout
Reflections of the 2022 Menzies Communications Intern, Ella Paine Read More »
**As featured in Teacher Magazine on 24th January 2023 – Authors: Jo Earp What will it take to strengthen the pipeline of educators to take on the complex role of school leadership and cultivate collective efficacy to improve outcomes for all students? That’s the challenge at the heart of the Menzies School Leadership Incubator. The looming retirement
FEATURE: School leadership: Cultivating collective efficacy Read More »
Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity.
Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.
Sarah has more than 18 years’ experience in communications and marketing leadership across a range of sectors.
Communications strategy and organisational growth is a continuing theme in Sarah’s career. Most recently, she leads the development of a Leadership Movement, evaluated by Menzies Viral Co-efficient Model; a contribution to the NFP.
Sarah’s early career centred around best practice in marketing and communications which later culminated into the establishment of her very own agency. This work extensively spanned across PR, traditional media, event management, strategy, digital marketing, graphic design and business development consultancy.
In 2019, Sarah joined the lean and robust team at the Menzies Foundation. She has since crafted the Foundation’s narrative and communication strategy. The development of this strategic communications platform is essential for ‘movement building’ and requires a strong strategic, management and communication skills set. Sarah has brought so much to this important work, which sits at the forefront of communication practice.
Sarah continues to contribute to the NFP sector through her commitment to Purpose; as she reflects on her own leadership, builds her own leadership capability and contributes to the greater good.
LinkedIn | sarah.jenkins@menziesfoundation.org.au | 0401 880 071
Rohan has 15 years’ experience in facilitating cross-sector collaborations to address complex social and health challenges. He has worked with the World Economic Forum in Australia, led an international conflict resolution field team in Nepal, and directed a 10-year £40m initiative to reduce health inequity in London.
Most recently, Rohan was Major Grants Development Manager at the Ian Potter Foundation. He refined the foundation’s major grants strategy, and co-developed a series of large scale initiatives, including joint philanthropic-government funding for a new national organization to support place-based approaches across Australia.
Rohan has held several non-executive roles, including with an international NGO and with London Funders, the peak body of independent foundations in London. He holds several qualifications including a graduate degree in innovation and strategy from the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.
When Rohan isn’t exploring Melbourne’s creeks with his partner and 6yo daughter, he’s working on his currently weak Australian accent (after 15 years in the UK).
LinkedIn | rohan.martyres@menziesfoundation.org.au | 0404 505 954
A marketing and communications specialist with over 20 years experience in government, corporate and consumer marketing, Trudy brings her adaptive and organisational project management skills to the Menzies Foundation team.
With a BA degree in Public Relations, Trudy began her career with the City of Melbourne and in magazine publishing, before moving into marketing communications consulting. She has worked in strategic marketing leadership roles with retail brands and enjoys juggling many projects and tasks simultaneously. Her skills were further enhanced when managing her own communications business representing industries across private education, financial services, aviation, government and the health industry.
Trudy is passionate about leadership and all people being encouraged to reach their full potential through research and educational initiatives and opportunities throughout Australia. A skilled and accomplished writer and editor Trudy is enthusiastic about bringing her variety of skills to the Menzies Foundation team.
LinkedIn | trudy.morrison@menziesfoundation.org.au | 0402 361 878
Liz Gillies has had over 25 years experience in a range of fields focused on initiatives for social impact. She has held roles in multiple sectors and academia.
In 2018, Liz was appointed CEO of the Menzies Foundation which aspires to build a leadership movement that supports Australians to pivot to purpose, build their leadership capability and contribute to the ‘greater good’.
Liz joined the Melbourne Business School in 2009 and was instrumental in establishing the Asia Pacific Social Impact Centre (APSIC) and The Centre for Ethical Leadership. In November 2011 she was appointed as research fellow to lead a partnership focused on strategic philanthropy which culminated in the release of the reports: Philanthropy: Towards a Better Practice Model (2018) and the Philanthropy: The Continued Journey to Real Impact and better Practice (2021).
Liz has extensive governance experience, having served on the Board of the Publish Galleries Association of Victoria, Social Firms Australia, Uniting Care Community Options, United Way Australia and the Development Committee of the Towards a Just Society Foundation. She is currently on the Philanthropy Reference Group of Barmal Bijiril and a Director of Philanthropy Australia.
LinkedIn | liz.gillies@menziesfoundation.org.au | 0416 112 703
Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity.
Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.
