Latest news and updates from the Menzies Foundation on leadership, community, and social impact.
Cybernetics is way of understanding systems with a focus on relationships and dynamics between humans, technology and physical environments. Cybernetics acknowledges that systems are complex and comprise a myriad of feedback loops that inform the way those systems operate, fluctuate, and change (or learn) over time. Cybernetics is an ancient idea8 that was given new […]
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Re-framing purpose. Central Idea: Leading change requires understanding the system’s goals and underlying values (its politic). We cannot lead effectively in the 21st century without a pivot to purpose; without surfacing hidden goals and values, and using this insight to reframe purpose and action. When talking about systems that are characterised by multiple goals, we
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Re-defining leadership. Futurists have been heralding the advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution for some time. However, it wasn’t until recent cataclysmic events, which precipitated huge disruption to existing structures such as supply chains, and accelerated the uptake of digital technologies, that we have started to appreciate the emergent future. The intersecting ecological, social and
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2022 Menzies Oration – Travers McLeod, Executive Director, Brotherhood of St. Laurence – Wednesday 24th August Do I Have a Future? I start by adding my acknowledgment of the Wadawurrung people as the traditional owners of this land and pay my respects to elders past and present. Our answer to the question asked tonight, ‘Do
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‘This story originally appeared on MedTech Actuator.’ The MedTech Actuator and Menzies Foundation are delighted to announce the 2022 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
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Controversial facial recognition technology highlights the need for in-house lawyers who are trained in the legal risks of emerging technologies – By Dr Fahimeh Abedi and Professor Tim Miller, University of Melbourne Technology continues to transform the practices of every organisation around the world. But if we look specifically at the legal profession, these digital
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The Menzies Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with data specialist, the Good Data Institute (GDI). The Good Data Institute seeks to bridge the gap between the not-for-profit world and data analytic expertise to support social impact, and this collaboration will support the Menzies Foundation to further develop the Foundation’s impact and evaluation
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Investigating a new approach to reframing empowered leadership in an increasingly challenging and complex school context The Menzies Foundation with key partner Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) are delighted to announce the Menzies School Leader Fellowships have been awarded to four innovative Principals across Australian government, Catholic and independent schools. “This recruitment process was
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Menzies Foundation is delighted to announce, our very own Strategic Communications Manager, Sarah Jenkins has been awarded the Kaplan Business School MBA Scholarship. “Sarah is an outstanding member of the Menzies Foundation team. She has strong values, an outstanding work ethic and enormous potential. Supporting Sarah to undertake the Kaplan Business School MBA Program, will ensure that she continues
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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.
