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Helping fight addiction one step at a time

Luke Michael, Monday, 1st June 2020 -  Patrick Lawrence took an unusual route to the not-for-profit sector, but now as CEO of mental health and addiction hub First Step, he is showing why everyone deserves every chance …

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Turning women into queens

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th May 2020 -  Elena Maria Wangurra, a Warrimirri and Triestina woman, is creating a safe space for women and girls of colour to thrive in their communities through her organisation QueenMode Collective.…

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Breaking down barriers and kicking goals

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th May 2020 -  It’s no secret that Australians are passionate about sport, but for some the opportunity to participate isn’t there. It’s something Joanne Rockwell, the CEO of Boots for All, is trying…

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Fair housing for all

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 11th May 2020 -  As the managing director of Community Housing Limited, Steve Bevington is on a mission to provide affordable housing for vulnerable people in Australia and across the world. He’s…

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Building healthy and connected communities free from alcohol harm

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th May 2020 -  Caterina Giorgi has always been interested in creating change. As the new CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), she wants to create a world devoid of alcohol-fuelled…

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Finding the silver-lining through crisis

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 27th April 2020 -  Melbourne City Mission is 165 years old. But as its CEO, Vicki Sutton is coming up with new and innovative ways to tackle social issues and lead the organisation through tough times.…

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Fundraising through coronavirus

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th April 2020 -  The fundraising sector is up against a lot of challenges amid the outbreak of COVID-19, but Steffi Chang, the head of large gifts at Plan International Australia, is determined to …

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Connecting ambition with purpose

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th April 2020 -  As the CEO of People for Purpose, Rachael McLennan is helping to build a strong for-purpose sector by matching great leaders with great organisations. She’s this week’s Changemaker. …

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The good street and good neighbour

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 6th April 2020 -  Matiu Bush is the founder of One Good Street, a simple grassroots platform harnessing the power of community to help older and vulnerable people at risk of social isolation. He’s this…

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Meet the woman fighting for a cleaner world for all

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 30th March 2020 -  With COVID-19 spreading around the world, there’s never been a more important time to keep clean. Rosie Wheen, the CEO of WaterAid Australia, is fighting for a world where everyone…

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Humanity in uncertain times

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 23rd March 2020 -  Samantha Klintworth has only just started as Amnesty International Australia’s new national director, and she knows she’s got a big job ahead of her. But she’s also got big plans for…

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Making change is a long-game

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 16th March 2020 -  As the head of Maurice Blackburn’s social justice practice, Jennifer Kanis is fighting entrenched disadvantage by providing legal help for all, not just those who can afford it. …

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