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Vital Conversations

Vital Conversations

Written by: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation
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 Learn about the most compelling social and environmental issues affecting Melbourne from experts and changemakers across the philanthropic, not-for-profit and academic sectors. Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation CEO, Dr Catherine Brown, talks with guests whose work positively impacts our community.Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Social Sciences
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  • Adapting in challenging times: supporting the community amid bushfire and pandemic

    Adapting in challenging times: supporting the community amid bushfire and pandemic
    Apr 9 2020
    2020 has presented many challenges for our community; first the devastating bushfires and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodbank Victoria has been among the many charities responding to ensure that our most vulnerable continue to be supported and have access to healthy food. In this episode we talk with CEO Dave McNamara about how Foodbank has built an agile culture which has enabled it to adapt to these changing times. Now more than ever organisations like Foodbank need assistance and Dave suggests that listeners visit Ask Izzy, an online platform where you can contact your local foodbank or charity, to see what assistance may be needed.
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    19 mins
  • Discussing Transformational Philanthropy - Q&A Session facilitated by Wendy Williams and closing remarks by Board Chair, Craig Bell. (Ep 4 of 4 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration)

    Discussing Transformational Philanthropy - Q&A Session facilitated by Wendy Williams and closing remarks by Board Chair, Craig Bell. (Ep 4 of 4 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration)
    Dec 5 2019
    Guest speakers from our 2019 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration discuss the topic of 'Transformational Philanthropy' with panel facilitator, Wendy Williams (Editor - ProBono News Australia), with Board Chair, Craig Bell, providing closing remarks. This is the fourth and final episode from our 2019 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration where we hear from Fiona Armstrong - Founder and Executive Director, Climate and Health Alliance, Matthew Hyde - Executive Principal, Parkville College, as well as Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown.
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    29 mins
  • Improving Educational Connection for Young People in Custody - Matthew Hyde - Parkville College (Ep 3 of 4 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration)

    Improving Educational Connection for Young People in Custody - Matthew Hyde - Parkville College (Ep 3 of 4 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration)
    Dec 5 2019
    Prior to 2012, there was no school for Victorian school-age children in custody. In this episode, Matthew Hyde, Executive Principal - Parkville College, shares how he and his staff are increasing educational access for up to 2,500 children in the juvenile justice system each year. Together with recent research conducted by Victoria University and funded by the Foundation, Parkville College paving the way for other states and territories across Australia. This is the third of four episodes from our 2019 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration where we hear from Fiona Armstrong - Founder and Executive Director, Climate and Health Alliance (Episode 4), as well as Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown (Episode 3) and Foundation Board Chair, Craig Bell (Episode 6) speak on the topic of 'Transformational Philanthropy'. The Improving Educational Connection for Young People in Custody report is available online.
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    17 mins
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