Not-for-profit (NFP) mergers could be a way to significantly increase impact and continue to sustainably deliver impact. In this article, five leaders from the Australian NFP sector share five recommendations on what worked in their mergers and what they could have done differently. They represent the disability, aged care, community services, and justice and legal...

The snapshot represents, on a given day in 2025, the reality faced by young people accessing MCM’s homelessness programs in Victoria, Australia. The data confirms that young people experiencing homelessness are navigating a system that is fragmented and reactive, not proactive or preventive. It confirms the urgent and growing need for early intervention, housing and...

This article discusses class and economic mobility in Australian workplaces and why it needs to be talked about. It shares insights suggesting that doing so is critical, not just because someone's postcode shouldn’t dictate their fortunes, but because of the economic benefits of more inclusive practices.

'Employer practice change’ refers to changes made by employers to their employment policies, practices and culture to create quality job opportunities and more inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplaces. This report enhances understanding of the employer practice change ecosystem in Australia, draws relevant insights from international experiences and identifies opportunities to accelerate progress by strengthening and...

This report identifies 131 communities across Australia where significant socioeconomic disadvantage, high levels of early childhood developmental vulnerability and childcare deserts are leaving more than 25,000 children at risk of lifelong health, education, social and welfare issues. It provides a guide on how to turn things around, so children can enjoy long, happy, healthy lives well into adulthood...