National Sorry Day: the healing journey of a lifetime

On National Sorry Day we raise awareness of the Stolen Generations and the ongoing support they need. Florence Onus, Chair of the Healing Foundation’s Stolen Generations Reference Committee, says although the healing journey is different for everyone and could take a lifetime, there’s things we all can do.

Leslie Fritz: Wine Connoisseur and Regional Industry Leader

When Leslie Fritz bought property in the Southern Highlands, he used revolutionary wine-making techniques and a passion for excellence to establish the first modern winery in the cool climate. Leslie’s son, Peter Fritz, explains how knowledge, imagination and foresight can transform a whole region.

Can reflecting on the past help to design a better future?

How can we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace? With her “Beyond Bias” training group, Ilana McCorquodale from the Sydney Jewish Museum uses history as a gateway to teach and inspire.

Liberty is the highest political end

If the pinnacle of government is liberty, then surely this includes the freedom to speak and ask questions. Cheryl McDonnell urges us to stand up for people like Duncan Storrar, because the next liberty to be taken might well be our own.

Silencing democracy – the media and Duncan Storrar

A group of disabled peoples organisations, not for profits, community leaders, Human Rights lawyers, unions and commentators on civic participation have issued a Statement of Concern about the media treatment of Duncan Storrar after asking a question as an audience member on the ABC television program Q&A. Craig Wallace, President of People with Disability Australia, explains.

Re-inserting “community” into Australian Vocational Education and Training

Leading up to the federal election in July, Australian vocational education (VET) has now entered the political debate. CEO of Community Colleges Australia, Dr Don Perlgut, argues that the most cost-effective VET policy initiative is to reinvigorate the community education providers and build on their capacity.

Give happy, live happy

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is celebrated from 9 to 15 May 2016. It’s a week to acknowledge the generous contribution and commitment of all volunteers to our communities.

It is time to put animals on the political agenda

Animal welfare is a serious public policy issue, but so far Australia falls well behind other nations when it comes to how we treat our animals. Elise Burgess from animal protection institute Voiceless says it’s time to give animals a political voice and ensure their interests are put on the national agenda.

Understanding philanthropic giving in Australia

Our current understanding of Australian philanthropy is lacking. Associate Professor Wendy Scaife, Project Director of Giving Australia 2016, explains why we need to know more about how and why Australians give.

Help replace pain and fear with joy and laughter on Starlight Day

Friday 6 May is Starlight Day. Karen Kennedy from the Starlight Children’s Foundation urges all Australians to help keep Captain Starlight and Starlight Express Room programs in every children’s hospital in the country open seven days a week to support more sick children.

Building a national culture of philanthropy

How can we make Australia more philanthropic? Catherine Fritz-Kalish says the key is to involve your friends and family.

Migrants an asset for Australia

More than 240 million people worldwide are international migrants. Alan Stevenson explains why the ones coming to Australia are exactly the type of people we need, particularly in our small country towns.