This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of collective giving, or pooled funding, across Australia. The research shows that the impact of collective giving goes beyond the money and is a gateway to deeper and more sustained civic engagement. At the same time, the movement is progressing without the infrastructure and support it needs to fully flourish.

A report evaluating the impact of Women in Science Parkville Precinct (WiSPP) which was formed in 2014 to address gender inequity among five of Australia’s largest medical research institutes in Parkville in Melbourne. The report concludes that a strong foundation has been laid but there is a need to continue to advance equality in medical...

This research looks at public health responses to homelessness during the COVID emergency in Australia. It identifies barriers, adaptations and lessons learned from increased teamwork between public health and homelessness sectors. It investigates how these partnerships formed and how they can continue with ongoing adequate funding, staffing and logistical support.

Making decisions for climate policy and action can be fraught and divisive, and compounded by the spread of mis- and disinformation. This research finds that in order for collective intelligence initiatives to have impact, three factors are critical - sustaining volunteer participation, ensuring citizen-generated data fills known evidence gaps, and getting policy-makers to act on...

This working paper argues that an objective-oriented economy requires a market-shaping approach and addresses the implications for key global challenges, from climate change to pandemics.