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The Civic Health of Australia: A National Portrait in 30 Charts, published by the Australian Leadership Index and OurVoice, and powered by the Menzies Foundation, highlights the global retreat of democracy and the challenges facing political systems worldwide.  In recent years, research from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance has shown a troubling […]

The Menzies Foundation, in collaboration with Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE) at University of Melbourne, is proud to announce the release of New Legal Thinking for Emerging Technologies, a pivotal report addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies for the legal profession, drawing on extensive research to provide actionable insights and

In a world characterised by rapid change and understanding the complex nature of leadership is essential for leaders at all organiastional layers.The Leadership: Navigating Complexity podcast series, powered by the Menzies Foundation, serves as a critical resource for for those seeking to comprehend the multifaceted and complex dynamics of effective leadership. Through engaging discussions led

Authored by: Amber CY Tsai, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania, Toby Newstead, PhD, Leadership Scholar and Executive Leadership Coach, and Joseph Crawford, PhD, Organisational Behaviour Researcher Organisations around the world invest heavily in leadership development programs, but “what is it that we’re trying to develop leaders to do? Do we want to help people

The Menzies Foundation and Federation University Australia, are honoured to present the 2024 Menzies Oration. This year’s event will feature the esteemed Kim Williams AM, Chairperson of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as this year’s Orator. In an era where the notions of truth and leadership face unprecedented challenges from misinformation, propaganda, and sensationalism, Mr. Williams

Civic health is a concept that might seem abstract at first, but it is a vital indicator of the wellbeing of our communities and societies at large. Defined by Moore-Vissing and Mallory (2020), civic health refers to how community members engage in activities that strengthen both individual and collective wellbeing. This includes everything from participating

“However generous the donors or hardworking the non-profits, there is no assurance – nor even any likelihood – that supporting under funded, non-collaborative and unaccountable approaches of the countless small non-profits struggling to tackle an issue will actually lead to workable solutions for large scale problems.” – Gates Foundation. At the recent Philanthropy Australia Conference,

Empowering Communities: Unleashing the Potential of Web3. New Podcast Available!  Join us as we explore how Web3 can revolutionise community finance and challenge financial inequities. This new podcast, ‘Empowering Communities: Unleashing the Potential of Web3,’ facilitated by Liz Gillies, CEO of Menzies Foundation, and featuring insights from an esteemed global panel Joy Anderson, Founder and President

School systems worldwide acknowledge the vital importance of school leadership in building and enhancing the quality of education, to improve student learning outcomes. With a lens on collective efficacy, the work of the Menzies School Leadership Incubator suggests we need a new approach to leadership that supports school leaders to better manage transformational change and

In complexity, the anchor that ensures progress is made is the identification of a shared purpose, underpinned by the values and principles that enact that purpose. Often referred to as the ‘north star’, purpose galvanises action, creates the imperative and provides the context to reconcile what matters most. It is the thing that shapes who