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Q&A with Kate Battocchio, DiaBuddies Project Lead

"Future Generation funds the DiaBuddies Program to help children living with Type 1 diabetes build social connections and confidence, improving mental health, self-management and resilience across Australia.

2fold: Investing for impact, Episode 10 with Bernie Shakeshaft

This podcast episode features Bernie Shakeshaft, founder of BackTrack Youth Works, who shares how animal-assisted agricultural learning transforms at-risk youth, expands across Australia, and keeps kids engaged and hopeful.

Future Generation Summit 2023 – Access the insights

Future Generation hosted its Summit in Sydney on 26 October 2023, inviting investors and philanthropists such as Geoff Wilson, Dan Pallotta, David Gonski and others to explore strategic giving, impact investing and social change.

Why charities shouldn’t be ‘crucified’ for acting like corporates

Dan Pallotta argues that charities shouldn’t be punished for operating like businesses - investing in growth boosts impact.

Peace dividend blow puts philanthropy in peril

Geopolitical tensions are eroding the peace dividend and crowding out funding for education, health, housing and climate investments. Future Generation urges bold, collaborative philanthropy and tax‑incentivised models to counter this shift.

2fold: Investing for impact, Episode 9 with Jane Rowe OAM

n this episode, Jane candidly shares her story, Mirabel’s mission and how we can unite to bring about positive change. 

Q&A with Stephen Carbone, Founder and CEO of Prevention United

Prevention United is part of the new portfolio of impact partners funded by Future Generation Global.

Q&A with Katrina Lines, CEO of Act for Kids

Act for Kids, led by CEO Dr Katrina Lines, delivers trauma‑informed, integrated therapy for children affected by abuse, neglect and family violence, accelerating healing and resilience.

Q&A with Chris Varney, Founder and Chief Enabling Officer of I CAN Network

I CAN Network, Australia’s largest autistic led youth mentoring organisation delivers peer programs that build belonging, optimism and long-term mental wellbeing.

2fold: Investing for impact, Episode 8 with Don Spencer OAM

For more than 20 years, Don’s been providing free music lessons to Australia’s most disadvantaged kids - through the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, which he founded – and Future Generation Australia supports. So far, the...

A recap from our social impact partners

Read an overview of our non-profit partners who joined our National Shareholder Presentations in 2023.

Q&A with Fiona Campbell, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Youth Off The Streets

Future Generation supports Youth Off The Streets Indigenous programs, including ASPIRE schools support, cultural resilience-building, youth justice outreach and regional expansion.

Q&A with Andy Hamilton, Founder of Human Nature

Human Nature, a youth mental health service led by Andy Hamilton, delivers wraparound, clinician-led nature-based therapy to engage at-risk young people and prevent crises.

Profit and purpose can converge to create better outcomes

Profit and purpose can converge. Businesses and not-for-profits alike are embracing values-based capitalism, showing that doing good and succeeding financially aren’t mutually exclusive—it’s a both-and future.

2fold: Investing for impact, Episode 5 with Wendy McCarthy AO

Future Generation presents the 2fold podcast featuring Wendy McCarthy AO, one of Australia’s most influential feminists and leaders, reflecting on advocacy, leadership, systemic change and her lifelong commitment to equity.

Radical reform recipe for giving

The Australian reports on Charles Goodes proposing radical reform to allow self-managed super funds to donate directly to charity, promoting seamless philanthropic giving through retirement savings.