Winter Warmer
With so much negativity, attacks and disasters across the world, it’s easy to be focussed on all that’s wrong with the world. So, to help highlight what’s going right with the world, we are sharing the good news from across the for-purpose sector, making it easy for you to do your greatest good. From member inspo, sector updates, events to help you flourish and thrive, to more tools and resources to help you do good, there’s something for everyone.
With the Labor Government settling into their new term and the start of the financial year next week, we are already seeing grants being announced that will roll out from as early as next week, so Greatest Good Community Engagement and Marketplace members can keep checking in on the grants database as we update all the latest funding opportunities. With over 50 filters, you can find relevant and active grants in seconds and not go down rabbit holes looking at irrelevant or expired grants.
I’ve been fortunate to attend a range of for-purpose events both online and in real life over the last month, connecting with great people and ideas, which always lights me up. Next week, I switch things up and head off to the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress in sunny Brisbane to thaw out my toes and get the latest evidence-based research on individual and organisational flourishing and thriving. If you are keen to learn more, check out our three Flourish and Thrive in 2025 events below, which draw on evidence-based research from positive psychology, neuroscience and emotional intelligence. In addition to building your personal capacity and leadership skills, you will gain a toolbox of practical tips, tools and advice to keep you focussed on doing your greatest good.
As always, please share your feedback, thoughts, comments and suggestions with us, to help us to help you do your greatest good.
Jenni Harding- Founder/Managing Director, Greatest Good
Inspiration from our members
- Hotel Etico was featured on the cover of Hotel Management Magazine with a double-page spread highlighting their impactful work in the hospitality sector. They are also still seeking applicants for their Independence Program – a unique opportunity for young adults with disability
- The team from Christie Centre have raised over $2,000 from their Bunnings sausage sizzle to provide new uniforms for their athletes
- Our friends at SisterWorks gathered for their Unity in Diversity event. It was a huge success with over 1,000 people gathering to celebrate culture, connection and the incredible strength of women from refugee, migrant and asylum seeker backgrounds. They also opened their new Sustainable Production Hub in Springvale during Refugee Week on the 21st June
- Texcoco Collective were at the Revival Runway fashion show and Artisan Market Australia to showcase their beautiful cactus leather handbags alongside other independent Australian fashion brands
- Verity White from Checklist Legal, celebrated the launch of her podcast, Legal Lightbulbs
- As part of their Wildfire podcast series, Ember Connect released an episode featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss and Liza Fraser-Gooda titled ‘The Village That Raised Us’. Their conversation serves as a call to action to rebuild the villages that sustain us
- Creative Plus Business gathered for their second THRIVE Sydney Connect meetup to learn what kind of marketing activity is working right now. The next event will take place on August 20 to discuss financial fitness– if you’re in Sydney, grab your tickets here
News and Updates
- Ingrained Foundation, a not-for-profit funding platform, has released its Impact Report for 2024, providing a snapshot of their work in providing grants, fundraising and emergency relief to help communities
- Global Investment leader (and former Greatest Good founding advisory board member) Zarmeen Pavri has been appointed as Adjunct Fellow at the UNSW Business School, helping to shape capital that benefits people and the planet
- The 11th Edition of the ACNC’s Australian Charities Report has found that the charity sector has grown substantially amid cost-of-living pressures
- Vinnies and Mission Australia’s collaboration with the Queensland government to expand public housing hopes to set a new benchmark in addressing homelessness in the state
- She Gives, established to address the lack of recognition for women in philanthropy, have partnered with the UWA’s Centre for Social Impact to conduct research on what motivates, enables and limits female philanthropists
- The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) recently gathered for their Awards Night to celebrate those making a difference in their communities through the power of social enterprise
- Research released from the Centre for Social Impact at UNSW has found that Australian businesses are at risk of ‘impact washing’ as a result of gaps in their social impact reporting
- Social Enterprise Australia has welcomed three new team members with a shared commitment to growing the impact of business for good in Australia
- Sefa's Project Daffodil research shifted from boosting affordable housing investment to focusing on early intervention to prevent housing crises among women over 45
- The Federal Government has established a Federal Office of Multicultural Affairs, overseen by Federal Member for Cowan, Dr Anne Aly
- Philanthropy Australia has addressed reforms proposed by the Australian government to amend the name of Public and Private Ancillary Funds as ‘Giving Funds’
- Tech-for-good organisation, Infoxchange, has announced that it’s offering free AI advisory programs to not-for-profits
- The Australian Communities Foundation has released a Good Giving Toolkit, which aims to provide individuals and their families with resources to explore their philanthropic goals
Opportunities to do your greatest good
Events/Courses
Our Flourish and Thrive in 2025 event series continue to help with both personal/leadership growth and organisational development. You can find these events and a range of curated for-purpose events on our Events/Courses page.
- Personal/leadership development
And, right now you can grab tickets to all three session for less than the price of two, but only for a limited time!
- The ATO is offering a series of online masterclasses for small businesses designed to strengthen knowledge in financial business.
- The Institute of Applied Technology is offering free, self-paced, online courses in digital skills.
Asks/offers and resources
Explore 100+ free resources in our Asks/Offers & Resources section designed to help you and your organisation maximise your impact - everything from guides and toolkits to expert advice and services. Use our filters and search bar to quickly find what you need to do more good, faster. This month we’ve added the UN Global Compact’s latest report, an AI Adoption Tracker, and ATO support for small businesses, amongst other things.
Regulatory updates
Our regulatory updates provide a summary of the key regulatory updates and announcements affecting the for-purpose sector. Key items this month include:
- The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased the National Minimum Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates by 3.5 per cent from 1 July 2025, affecting around 1 in 5 employees
- There is a raft of other changes, regulatory and reporting obligations for business owners that also kick in from 1 July 2025
You can find more on these items and other regulatory updates in our monthly regulatory updates and other updates posted on the Blog Pages (use the Regulatory Updates filter). We can't provide legal advice but you can find proposed and upcoming legislative changes to discuss with your legal advisers.
