We release "Participatory Grantmaking: Building the Evidence" today. A joy to work w/ @vness_rose Jo Taylor Nay In The Life & Chloe Ang. Thank you to Philanthropy Aus for hosting today & @prfoundation1 for support of research in this important area ceiglobal.org/work-and-insig…

Hugely insightful #philanthropy discussion w/ Jo Taylor Maryanna Abdo (she/her) @vness_rose Nay In The Life Top tips for starting participatory grantmaking: get it as right as you can & expect to learn (there are no fails), make safe spaces for risky conversations, share what you learn!

Our awesome colleagues Trish Tonkin from Dharriwaa Elders Grp @dharriwaaeldersgrp.bsky.soci Alinta Trindall and Keziah Bennett-Brook from The George Institute for Global Health presenting on the findings of the community survey on experiences of food security in Walgett in north-west NSW #lowitja2023

Trish finishes up the presentation by outlining the ongoing community-led advocacy and local actions driving systemic change in Walgett and elsewhere #Lowitja23

Also presenting at #Lowitja2023 today was the incredible Samantha Rich on her Masters of architecture project with Dharriwaa Elders Grp @dharriwaaeldersgrp.bsky.soci designing culturally connected Elders housing to enable ageing well on Country.

In our long-term partnership with UNSW - Yuwaya Ngarrali, & working with committed scholars like Sam, we are able to carefully plan the services needed for our community, independently of govt. Awesome!!

Today's style is nordic brass monkeys. It was cold when I left home this morning. If you are able, please donate to the social outfit as I wear the same dress for 5 days and try and do something different with it. wearthechange.thesocialoutfit.org/jo-taylor

#wearthechange2023 Last insideout day, thanks to the gorgeous sea who have donated we are so close to the $100,000 mark. Please chip in if you can wearthechange.thesocialoutfit.org

Our heartfelt thanks to Emma King for her great friendship to YACVic in her time at VCOSS. She's been a wonderful ally and advocate for young people and youth workers. We hope to cross paths with Emma again, and look forward to working with the new VCOSS CEO in due course.

Thank you Rose Jackson for the prompt response from your office looking into why the building of the new Walgett women's safe house by DCJ (on the grounds of the old Namoi House men's shelter) is delayed. We look forward to some DCJ urgency. abc.net.au/news/2023-07-1…

Some serious talent on show as netball fever strikes Masiphumelele in the lead up to Netball World Cup. Thanks to the amazing team at Masisports and the inspirational Vince van der Bijl for their hospitality today, something that will stick with me for a long time Judith Neilson Foundation

Congratulations Andrew Leigh ACNC @Sarah_K_Davies on these great appointments! #Trust & #confidence of #charities and #nonprofits is in good hands.

Perth activist Megan Krakouer changes mind on Voice to Parliament referendum vote abc.net.au/news/2023-08-0… via ABC Australia

#FIFAWomensWorldCup Go Matildas and thanks Granny for the best Xmas present!

The Voice is our gift to future generations. #VoteYes23 #VoteYesAustralia

#socialimpactITR the indomitable Kerr Grace opens the Social Impact in the Regions Conference. 150+ leaders from regional and rural communities across Australia. “Fired Up and Ready to Go”

#socialimpactITR Kylie Flament talks about “enoughness” being the key to the resilience and leadership.

Inspiring story from Dr Gregory P. Smith at #socialimpactITR Being contented and taking responsibility for myself drgregorysmith.wordpress.com

‘We are the sum greatness of the people we surround ourselves’ with Rebel Black #socialimpactITR

Jack Beetson asks us to stand to and take our heart and conscious into the voting booth and ask ourselves “do we want to hear from Aboriginal people so we can amplify the change that will affect us all?” #socialimpactITR