REPORT RELEASE: Designing Web3 Financial Innovations for Social Change Finance is one of the most powerful systems in the world. It can drive a community’s economic growth, create jobs, and support the development of housing and other crucial infrastructure. It can enable new and innovative sectors — such as renewable energy — to flourish, and […]
Collective efficacy has become a prominent feature in educational policy and practice with growing evidence that a strong sense of collective efficacy amongst educators leads to better outcomes for students. With growing interest in the importance of collective efficacy and how to cultivate it, the Collective Efficacy Tracking Tool was created to address challenges associated
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In a recent visit to Australia, Jennifer Dulski, the 2023 Menzies Orator, lead the UNSW Founders event, ‘Unleashing Our Entrepreneurial Potential.’ During her presentation, she delved into the 3 essential elements of becoming a successful movement starter or founder. With unwavering dedication, she explored the fundamental tenets of successful transformation and entrepreneurship. Her first focal point
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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
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*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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
