Being a farmer is hard, and getting harder. Natural disasters lurk constantly for many Australian primary producers, from floods to … More
Category: Non fiction
Is there a role for robots in philanthropic storytelling?
Hiking on Mount Buffalo over the break, a fellow walker heard what I did for a living and immediately asked: … More
A search for equity and justice
One of my clients, Watertrust Australia, has been crafting a fascinating piece of work throughout 2024. They’ve done a deep … More
The inspirational story of Ashlee and Marita
Recently, I was at a fundraising lunch for the Mirabel Foundation – an amazing organisation that supports children orphaned or … More
When giving goes big
By Nick Place Some philanthropists work to offer tangible, help-now support to those who need it. But other philanthropic foundations … More
‘Such a beautiful story’
Philanthropy Australia has spent the last year telling stories of inspiring giving, and hooked me in to help with the … More
Showcasing Mirabel’s essential education support programs
A leading site for educators and parents, EducationDaily, has been fantastically supportive of the Mirabel Foundation cause recently, working with … More
‘First Chapter’: helping start-up writers write
On Wednesday, March 20, at 7 pm, I’m excited to launch the third running of an adult writing course I’ve … More
Using the skills of journalism for good
In a recent interview, the publisher of the New York Times, A.G. Sulzberger, a 40-something ex-journo, was asked what he … More