Baroness Bryony Worthington joins us to discuss the significance of Australian climate policy in the global context, the opportunity we have to become a renewable energy superpower and the role of narratives (that philanthropy can help shift) in driving political change.

Baroness Bryony Worthington joins us to discuss the significance of Australian climate policy in the global context, the opportunity we have to become a renewable energy superpower and the role of narratives (that philanthropy can help shift) in driving political change.

Exploring Australia’s Global Role

Western Australia is home to so many unique species and ecosystems. Sophie Chamberlain from Spinifex Trust shares what she’s doing to protect them and how others can get involved.

Western Australia is home to so many unique species and ecosystems. Sophie Chamberlain from Spinifex Trust shares what she’s doing to protect them and how others can get involved.

Protecting the Pristine

Jim Phillipson from Rendere Trust talks about why collaboration and leadership ground his family’s funding and the many levers that need to be pulled to protect and restore nature.

Jim Phillipson from Rendere Trust talks about why collaboration and leadership ground his family’s funding and the many levers that need to be pulled to protect and restore nature.

A healthy biomix of funding

Australia isn’t going to become a renewable energy superpower by accident. Tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor and Boundless CEO Eytan Lenko is focused on fast-tracking the climate solutions we need, combining agile ways of working and the power of philanthropy to get there.

Australia isn’t going to become a renewable energy superpower by accident. Tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor and Boundless CEO Eytan Lenko is focused on fast-tracking the climate solutions we need, combining agile ways of working and the power of philanthropy to get there.

Sprinting to Net Zero

Ann and Bruce McGregor are highly experienced funders whose shared love of nature sustains their award-winning environmental giving. “If we don’t protect nature, who will? Get active, get going — start now.”

Ann and Bruce McGregor are highly experienced funders whose shared love of nature sustains their award-winning environmental giving. “If we don’t protect nature, who will? Get active, get going — start now.”

Speaking up for nature

Jill Reichstein and Lucy Larkins from the Reichstein Foundation reflect on the Foundation’s 50 years of granting, the evolution of philanthropy in Australia, and the outsized impact collaborative, systems focused funding can have on the community.

Jill Reichstein and Lucy Larkins from the Reichstein Foundation reflect on the Foundation’s 50 years of granting, the evolution of philanthropy in Australia, and the outsized impact collaborative, systems focused funding can have on the community.

50 years of change, not charity

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown outlines how the foundation is building an inclusive, climate-resilient city in partnership with the charitable sector, “the unsung heroine of Australia”.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown outlines how the foundation is building an inclusive, climate-resilient city in partnership with the charitable sector, “the unsung heroine of Australia”.

Building capacity, embracing innovation

Angela Whitbread’s philanthropy is driven by a profound respect for the vibrant web of life that sustains us all. Here she reflects on the power of philanthropy to restore, protect and bring us closer to nature.

Angela Whitbread’s philanthropy is driven by a profound respect for the vibrant web of life that sustains us all. Here she reflects on the power of philanthropy to restore, protect and bring us closer to nature.

Funding a deeper connection

For Sue Mathews, tackling the climate crisis is profoundly important and deeply personal. Here she reflects on the power of intervening at a systems level, collaborating for impact and the vital role small funders can play.

For Sue Mathews, tackling the climate crisis is profoundly important and deeply personal. Here she reflects on the power of intervening at a systems level, collaborating for impact and the vital role small funders can play.

Shifting systems - the great powers of small funders

Tash Keuneman shares why philanthropy shouldn't just be left to the super rich, the frameworks she draws on for grant making decisions and how she maintains energy in the face of overwhelm.

Tash Keuneman shares why philanthropy shouldn't just be left to the super rich, the frameworks she draws on for grant making decisions and how she maintains energy in the face of overwhelm.

On having enough

We’re at a moment in history where protecting our environment, climate and future feels both possible and precarious, and so many different levers need to be pulled to get us there. At the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN), our members are taking action, and making change!

This podcast seeks to tell those stories, unpick how the successes were pulled off, and inspire others to give their all for our planet.  

Each episode, Amanda Martin OAM (AEGN’s CEO) will be joined by philanthropists, investors, advocates and other champions of change working collaboratively for a sustainable future. 

Subscribe now and be inspired!

We’re at a moment in history where protecting our environment, climate and future feels both possible and precarious, and so many different levers need to be pulled to get us there. At the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN), our members are taking action, and making change!
This podcast seeks to tell those stories, unpick how the successes were pulled off, and inspire others to give their all for our planet.  
Each episode, Amanda Martin OAM (AEGN’s CEO) will be joined by philanthropists, investors, advocates and other champions of change working collaboratively for a sustainable future. 
Subscribe now and be inspired!

Giving Their All

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