The MedTech Actuator and Menzies Foundation is delighted to announce the 2023 MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholars. Each year, MedTech Actuator and the Menzies Foundation award 10 high-potential researchers and clinicians a MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship to aid their commercialisation journey. This scholarship supports participants’ pathway to impact-driven careers that fuse science, research, and entrepreneurship. Scholars […]
The Menzies Foundation in partnership with Global Voices is delighted to announce the appointment of two 2023 Menzies Foundation Global Voices Fellows. Kaylee Neil was selected to participate in the CSW68 UN Commission on the Status of Women Delegation. Bayan Yazdani selected to participate at the IMF/World Bank Annual Summit delegation. They join fifteen inspiring young
Two young, inspiring leaders announced as 2023 Menzies Foundation Fellows Read More »
*Article written by Lija Farnham for AVPN; original can be found here Co-authors: Elizabeth Gillies (Menzies Foundation), Nadir Shams (Skoll Foundation) The phrase “the world is on fire” used to be a figure of speech – a shorthanded way to describe multiple urgent threats unfolding simultaneously in a community, a country, or around the world. Today,
The Imperative of Field Building for Equitable Systems Change: What Funders Need to Know Read More »
A successful initiative for Indigenous women entrepreneurs is set to expand nationally from its home in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region, elevating the social and economic transformation of Indigenous women across the country. The first of its kind, the Maganda Makers Business Club has proven a successful model for Indigenous women in business to network,
This work aims to ignite inspiration around opportunities to support the growth of flourishing communities through blended finance. By applying a combined methodology of finance as a tool for social change, and engaging dynamics of power in investment processes, we recenter the roles that community agency and governance play in blended finance investment design and
Community-Centered Blended Finance: Towards a Transformative Approach Read More »
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 »
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.
