One month down, two to go, if you are on the countdown to the end of winter like I am! Meanwhile, we’ve got lots of news highlighting people and organisations doing their greatest good to warm your heart, so read on…

Firstly, some exciting news of our own - I am thrilled to advise that we are extending our membership offering to majority female-owned and lead organisations. With much of the pro bono and low-bono work we do for female-founded, purpose-driven organisations, combined with the very low levels of funding and support for women, we wanted to do even more. This not only aligns with our values, but also with our vision for a sustainable, purpose-driven economy built on integrity, equity and fairness. In the words of her Excellency, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, “We need to pull every lever to achieve gender equality. Philanthropic dollars are limited – being more intentional about bringing women and girls into focus brings the greatest opportunity for social change,”. So, if your organisation is majority-female-owned and female-lead and would benefit from greater exposure to new audiences, register your interest here.

In other positive news, the Australian Investment Council’s Private Capital Yearbook advised that between 2020 and 2024, Australian family offices grew from 10% of all domestic private capital investors to 40% (whilst the giant super fund investors fell from 48% to 13%). This is the most significant change in Australia’s private capital structure and bodes well for both female and for-purpose organisations, as the patient capital required to support these businesses, shifts allocations to values-based investing. It’s a refreshing change and great opportunity for social impact, especially when combined with the $5 trillion wealth transfer to women we discussed in the March newsletter.

Over the next couple of days, I am joining other changemakers attending the Social Impact Summit in Sydney. If you are also attending, come say hi. Otherwise, please enjoy this month’s newsletter celebrating the good news in the for-purpose sector.

As always, please reach out if you have any queries or suggestions on how we can do more good.

Jenni Harding - Founder/Managing Director, Greatest Good

Inspiration from our members

Member news

Our members are creating real impact every day, so we’re highlighting incredible milestones and achievements across the network.

• • The Reconnect Project are seeking urgent donations of 2020 & 2022 Apple iPhone SE models* with every phone received providing employment opportunities for neurodivergent young adult technicians and helping connect a person in need to essential services. (*they will accept ALL models of mobile phones but need iPhones that support MyGov, Centrelink and banking apps). Find out how and where to donate here.
  • They were recently represented by their Board member Daniel Johnson at the Tech Reuse for Good Round Table event coordinated by Business Council of Australia and Assistant Minister, Andrew Charlton
  • Creative Plus Business Founder, Monica Davidson, led an informative social media strategy and management case study roundtable for the Sydney Inner West Council’s Creative Toolbox Learning Lab
  • Congratulations to SisterWorks CEO, Ifrin Fittock, who has been selected to participate in the Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) program. They are collecting clean textile donations for their Bags of Rags project, where Sisters sort, cut and transform donated fabrics into reclaimed cleaning rags for businesses. Find out where you can donate here
  • Hotel Etico are hiring a Full-Time Administration Officer. Apply Here
  • Jenni Harding from Greatest Good presented to WA-based women’s Indigenous charity, Ember Connect, on Discovering Your Purpose. She will present again next month on Identifying, Using and Developing Your Strengths drawing on positive psychology, neuroscience and emotional intelligence
  • Be Hers launched their Key to Freedom initiative this month with a stunning Key to Freedom cocktail evening
  • Space2b announced the four winners of its Design Competition, with the winning designs set to become part of the Space2b Artist Range for 2026/27, appearing on products including tea towels, soaps, heat packs, greeting cards and more. They also celebrated Refugee Week through its Exhibition, Million Stories, showcasing works from culturally diverse artists featured in their 2026 design competition
  • Christie Centre had a website refresh, providing updated content, bringing you closer to everything they are building, creating, and working towards. The site shares its work, ethos, and opportunities. They are also asking those who can to check out their new site and provide feedback via their website feedback form
  • Karina Rosa Ojeda Rodriguez, Mosaik Experiences Chief Empathy Officer, took the stage at the APEC Women’s Business Activator program hosted by RMIT Activator. She shared insights from her Mosaik journey with a roomful of inspiring female leader

News and Updates

For-purpose sector news

• adidas Mexico's new 2026 World Cup Third Kit, created with social enterprise Someone Somewhere, is the first World Cup jersey to feature authentic handcrafted artistry by Indigenous artisans, a significant milestone for both social enterprises and soccer/football
• As Australia prepares for an estimated $3.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, UNSW Business School has  launched a $1 million Asia Pacific research initiative  to help direct this capital toward positive social and economic impact
• Sefa’s Backing the Bold   is expanding its support for social enterprises across Australia, with the Paul Ramsay Foundation joining Hand Heart Pocket to help provide the capability-building, funding and resources needed to scale social impact
• The Victorian Government has   announced a $900,000 investment   to deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen and uplift the social enterprise sector
• The   12th Annual Australian Charities Report   has been released, highlighting the resilience of Australia’s charity sector and its community impact, despite rising costs and increasing demand for services
• The Northern Territory's first   Territory-wide Liveability Framework   is now underway, with Regional Development Australia NT launching the project's first phase. Nominations are now open for a working group
• Australian Communities Foundation CEO Andrew Binns   shared his thoughts   on Strategy 2033 and reflects on what's next for Australian philanthropy
• A   new social enterprise hub   is set to be established in Wynyard, Tasmania, following $9.6 million in Federal Government funding through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program
• A new   University of Melbourne-led national research project   will strengthen data and insights on Australia’s social enterprise sector, improving understanding of its scale, characteristics and economic and social impact
• Queensland Social Enterprise Council has announced the   finalists for the Inaugural Queensland Social Enterprise Awards. Finalists have been shortlisted across 10 categories, highlighting the diversity of Queensland’s social enterprise sector

Opportunities to do your greatest good

We are updating the Events/Courses and Paid/Volunteer work pages weekly, so keep checking back to find new events and job opportunities throughout March and beyond.

Asks/offers and resources

We've added more  free resources, asks, offers and opportunities  onto the Greatest Good hub.

Here’s some we added during June:

• The Centre for Social Impact has released the  second edition of The Roadmap to Social Impact, a free guide practical guide designed to help organisations plan, measure and communicate the change they create
• Become a member of the Social Enterprise Network Victoria at a discounted rate. SENVIC have extended their  Community Membership Offer  until July 31st
• Applications are now open for the  Startmate Launch Club. Validate your idea and gain early traction and a pathway into the Startmate Accelerator program
• Registrations are now open  for the October intake of the WADE Institute Venture Capital Catalyst Program. An immersive executive education program equipping you with the best practice tools and skills to make successful early-stage venture capital investments
• Have  your say and provide your feedback  to help shape key policy and program settings for the future mainstream employment service with WISE. Submissions are open until July 31st
• Learn how to benefit from the  $89.3 million over four years the Australian Government will invest  to boost cyber security across the not-for-profit sector and small to medium businesses

Regulatory updates

Our regulatory updates provide a summary of the key regulatory updates, guidance and announcements affecting the for-purpose sector.

Legislative announcements and changes

Key legislative items this month include:

There are a plethora of regulatory changes coming in on 1 July 2026, including:

• Payday super  (and closing of the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House)
• SMS branded texts
• The minimum  wage increases by 4.75%
• Paid parental leave  is expanding to 26 weeks

Guidance and updates

• From the 2026-27 financial year,  eligible companies can offset current-year losses  against tax paid in the two previous income years
• The Government is reintroducing  loss carry back, to support business risk taking and resilience
• 105 Organisations Unite  to Call for  Stronger Modern Slavery Laws
• The Australian Taxation Office has launched its  2026 Tax Time Toolkit  for Small Business, providing practical resources to help small business owners prepare for tax time with confidence
• The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has released AASB 1061 - General Purpose Financial Statements – Not-for-Profit Private Sector Tier 3 Entities 

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 cannot provide legal advice but you can find proposed and upcoming legislative changes and other insights to discuss with your legal advisers.