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About the series –

👉 Beyond Passive Webinars – A Structured, Guided Program

a small investment with big professional and organisational returns.

Register for this series and receive:

✅ A Curated Resource Pack – case studies, reports, and articles that will help you to engage deeply.

✅ Interactive Q&A – submit questions in advance or join an optional Q&A driver session to get expert insights tailored to your interests.

✅ 5-Minute Reflection Exercises – to gain more from your learning between sessions.

✅ Exclusive Speaker Insights – a downloadable booklet featuring panellist insights, key takeaways, and additional tips (not shared publicly).

✅ Post-Series Implementation Checklist – a practical checklist to translate the knowledge into action.

✅ Recorded Sessions with Unlimited Access – revisit content anytime.

✅ Private Networking Forum – A LinkedIn group or Slack workspace where participants can connect, share ideas, and collaborate with other professionals.

✅ Certificate of Attendance – for self-accreditation purposes.

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Webinar duration: 75 minutes. Q&A Driver duration: 30 minutes. Attend live or receive links to the video recordings.

Philanthropy has the potential to reshape health systems, drive equity, and create lasting change, but only if we move beyond outdated models. This power-packed series will take you from understanding the history of philanthropic influence to unlocking bold, innovative funding strategies that fuel real, systemic transformation. Each webinar builds on the last, creating a clear, strategic roadmap so that by the final session, you’re not just talking about change, you’re ready to lead it.

This isn’t just another webinar series. It’s a blueprint for action.

Expect practical, actionable insights, from structuring sustainable funding and aligning philanthropic goals with health priorities to measuring impact and ensuring funds address the most pressing needs. Whether you’re shaping policy, funding solutions, or driving change on the ground, this series will equip you with the knowledge and connections to make philanthropy work for better you and your health system.

Series Facilitator: David Gilchrist, Professor and Director of the UWA Centre for Public Value.

Webcast 1:
Maximising Philanthropy to Bolster Health Systems

Friday 9 May 2025 | 12pm – 1:15pm

By understanding the past, we can unlock the future of transformative, long-term investment in health. This session will explore how historical trends have shaped modern funding practices, the lasting impact of colonial structures on philanthropy, and how we can shift towards equity-driven, trust-based models that deliver real, systemic change.

Through powerful storytelling, fresh perspectives, and expert insights, we’ll reimagine philanthropy as a catalyst for sustainable health system reform.

What will be discussed?

• The evolution of philanthropy – how past trends continue to shape funding decisions and what we can learn from history’s successes and failures.
• Decolonising philanthropy – practical strategies to move beyond outdated funding models and embed equity-driven, community-led approaches.
• Transforming funding practices – how to move from short-term investments to long-term, systemic health system change.
• The power of storytelling – how to build stronger connections, secure long-term buy-in, and amplify the impact of philanthropic investment.

The panel:

• John McLeod, Senior Research Consultant, JBWere Philanthropic Services
• Shaun Middlebrook, CEO, Woor-Dungin
• Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia

Webcast 2:
The Philanthropy Power Shift – From Grassroots to Global Change

Friday 16 May 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:15pm

Philanthropy has the power to shift the trajectory of entire health systems, but only if we move beyond reactive, one-off funding and start backing the movements, leaders, and ideas that drive deep, long-term transformation.

This session will explore the untapped potential of grassroots and Indigenous-led philanthropy, where lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community-driven solutions are proving to be the key to sustainable reform. It will discuss how local changemakers are reshaping the future of health systems, why trust-based investment leads to deeper impact, and what it takes to move from transactional funding to transformative partnerships.

What will be discussed?

• Insights from Indigenous-led models – how they are setting the standard for equity-driven health reform and creating lasting, community-centered change.
• Transformative partnerships – what it takes to move from transactional funding to long-term, impactful collaborations that drive systemic reform.
• A new blueprint for funding – how to shift from short-term projects to investing in scalable, long-term solutions that fundamentally change health systems.
• Sustaining impact across generations – how family foundations ensure ongoing support for evolving community needs, adapting to shifting priorities and sustaining transformative initiatives over time.

The panel:

• Adrian Appo, CEO, First Australians Capital
• Nigel Harris AM, Non-Profit Advisor, Healthcare Philanthropy Alliance
• Deb Samuels – Board Member, Seaton Foundation & People Portfolio Lead, FRRR

Webcast 3:
Accountability, Power & Place-Based Trust

Friday 23 May 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:15pm

The new era of philanthropy is here, and it’s redefining how we fund change. This session will explore how transparency, ethical governance, and locally driven funding are transforming the landscape. It will discuss how embracing these principles not only drives lasting impact, but also shifts the power dynamics that have historically shaped philanthropy.

Focusing on accountability, place-based philanthropy, and the balance of power in funding relationships, this discussion will empower to move beyond traditional structures and champion a new wave of philanthropy built on trust, collaboration, and long-term success.

What will be discussed? 

• Why transparency is the bedrock of lasting philanthropic change – ensuring trust and accountability in all funding decisions.
• How to balance transparency with flexibility – allowing funds to meet community needs without becoming restrictive.
• The power of locally driven funding models – prioritising grassroots leadership and amplifying community voices.
• How ethical philanthropy fosters authentic relationships – paving the way for deeper, sustainable impact.

The panel:

• Dr Alexandra Williamson, Adjunct Research Fellow in the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT
• Richard Nankervis, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network
• Carolyn Vincent, Founder, Ubuntu Foundation

Webcast 4:
Scaling Impact – Investing In Sustainable, Smart Philanthropy

Friday 30 May 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:15pm

The final webinar in this series is all about unlocking the full potential of philanthropy, leveraging innovation, technology, and new funding models to drive sustainable, scalable change. This is where big ideas meet real-world solutions.

What will be discussed? 

• The unique challenges of funding in rural and regional areas – practical strategies for making a lasting impact in underserved communities.
• Harnessing AI and data-driven philanthropy – how emerging technologies are enabling smarter, more effective investments.
• Scalable philanthropic models – how to design and fund initiatives that drive long-term, system-wide change.
• Key lessons from the series – insights and actionable takeaways from the entire series to guide philanthropic efforts moving forward.

Panel:

• Natalie Egleton, CEO, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)
• Tim Pullen, Business Development Manager, Healthy North Coast
• Josh LaBorde, Senior Managing Vice President of BWF (USA)