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The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the shaky financial foundations of the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. But there is a way to create a more sustainable future, according to Menzies Foundation director Harvey Kalman. The not-for-profit sector supports individuals, fosters communities, and champions Australia’s democratic society. But without a laser-like focus on finances, this crucial work isn’t […]

2020 will likely go down in the history books as “The Covid-19 Year”. The significant impact of this pandemic has been felt far and wide and will continue to influence life for years to come. The need for strong leadership in times of uncertainty is vital, with this global pandemic requiring leaders across all sectors

Photo Credit:https://mattirwin.com Ten high-potential health, medical and biotechnology researchers have been selected to each receive a 2021 MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship – supporting them to develop a career that fuses science, research, and entrepreneurship. The researchers and scientists are about to embark on a 3-month scholarship, where they will gain knowledge from leading industry experts,

As published in Education Matters – February 2021 Fellowships will be awarded to five innovative principals and assistant principals from Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools. The fellowships are being delivered by the Menzies Foundation together with a multi-sector collaboration group, including the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Following a successful pilot fellowship program,

Inaugural MedTech Actuator Menzies Fellow Associate Professor Jeremy Crook is developing a world-first neural repair medical technology to improve the lives of people living with neural tissue damage as a result of illness or trauma. Neurons or nerve cells are key players in our brains and nervous system. Everything that we think, feel, and do

Like many of us, the Foundation has had a challenging year. COVID-19 has presented many obstacles and has had a significant impact on our partners. This has delayed several of our initiatives whilst at the same time allowing us to consolidate the strategies that underpin the work and deepen our relationships with these partners. We

Congratulations to Dr Chris McCarthy and Associate Professor Jeremy Crook on their appointment as inaugural MedTech Actuator Menzies Fellows. The MedTech Actuator Menzies Fellowships are valued at $70,000 each and will provide Chris and Jeremy with tailored mentoring from commercialisation experts, a $20,000 stipend and access to the MedTech Actuator™. The fellowship unlocks the potential

Menzies Foundation together with key collaborators, are delighted to announce the Menzies School Leader Fellowship Program will be commencing the application process for the 2021 Cohort from 1st February 2021. These 5 Fellowships will be available to Principals and Assistant Principals throughout the state of Victoria. More information to follow including the link to the application.

When Doug Hilton accepted a job as a researcher in a blood cancer lab at Melbourne’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research as a university student in the mid-1980s it was love at first sight. “It sounds really weird, but I just fell in love with the place,” the molecular biologist and Melburnian

Australia has long punched above its weight in scientific production. The most recent figures from the OECD ranked Australia 9th globally in 2015. We must continue to build capacity to commercialise this scientific production to support a strong Australian economy – and recovery. The Menzies Foundation and the MedTech ActuatorTM have partnered to do just