Recent Media Appearances
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Media Appearance |
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30 December, 2011
The Australian |
 $750m man Greg Poche sells the joy of giving
By Sue Williams- HANGING in the foyer of the Melanoma Institute of Australia is a photograph of businessman Greg Poche, looking relaxed and happy. But today, he glances over at it and looks far from either. It wasn't his idea to have the picture put up there, or anywhere really, but he was persuaded against his better judgment.
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7 December, 2011
WA Today |
- Want to donate this Christmas? Here's some homework
By Gina Anderson
- It's Christmas - a time for giving. After a year of disasters both natural and man-made, many of us are thanking our lucky stars and thinking of others.I know many people, however, who care about their communities and their world, but feel overwhelmed.
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21 November, 2011
Progress Leader |
- Balwyn man making a difference
By Bianca Carmona
- A BALWYN disability campaigner is among big names, including cyclist Cadel Evans and singer Paul Kelly, to be named as finalists in the state Australian of the Year awards.
Quiet achiever Bruce Bonyhady said: “To be nominated as Victorian of the Year, given the many outstanding Victorians who have preceded me, is an honour which I never expected and am stunned to receive.
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3 November, 2011
Pro Bono News |
- Philanthropy Head Victorian Finalist in Australian of the Year
- Philanthropy Australia’s President, Bruce Bonyhady AM, has been nominated as one of four Victorian finalists for Australian of the Year. Philanthropy Australia CEO Deborah Seifert says the nomination reflects the incredible drive, dedication and the impact of Bruce’s voluntary work, not only in the area of advocacy for the disabled, but also in the wider area of increasing the reach and influence of Philanthropy Australia.
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24 October, 2011
ABC 702 Morning & ABC 612 Drive |
- The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission's proposed public information portal
- On Monday 24 October Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen was interviewed on ABC 702 Sydney's Morning program and on ABC 612 Brisbane's Drive program. Both interviews were about charity fundraising costs and the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission's proposed public information portal.
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09 October, 2011
The Mercury |
- Land group's $14m deadline
By Hannah Martin
- The Tasmanian Land Conservancy has just four years to repay almost $14 million to Tasmania's richest woman.
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17 September, 2011
2SER's Razors Edge |
- Dick Smith condemns the greedy rich
- Millionaire businessman Dick Smith says the super wealthy in Australia are stingy and should donate much more to charity. Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen is interviewed in this podcast.
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11 September, 2011
The Canberra Times |
- Uni alumni hit for funds
By Michael Inman
- Universities Australia chief executive Glenn Withers said the need to seek new streams of funding, along with improved communication technology and marketing, was driving the shift towards alumni-centric programs at tertiary institutions. Philanthropy Australia CEO Deborah Seifert is quoted in this article.
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11 August, 2011
The Age |
- Everyone has a story to tell... and all have to keep waiting
By Michelle Griffin
- AS YOORALLA chairman Bruce Bonyhady says of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, ''we are all only a moment away from needing it ourselves.''
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29 June, 2011
Australian Financial Review |
- Try some self-interested philanthropy
By Alan Stokes
- Most people are what Philanthropy Australia calls stage one: donating mostly in response to requests or disasters. A few are at stage two: donations are a bit organised, although usually short term.
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22 June, 2011
ABC Radio Adelaide |
- End of financial year donations
- Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen appeared on Mornings with Ian Henschke on ABC Adelaide to talk about end-of-year donations.
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15 June, 2011
774 ABC Radio Gippsland |
- Donating for life
- Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen spoke on ABC Gippsland's breakfast program about end of financial year donations and choosing a charity.
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4 June, 2011
Sydney Morning Herald |
- Philanthropy is big business - except in corporate Australia
By Miriam Steffens
- The top end of town is much better at keeping its hands in its pockets than supporting worthwhile causes. The tall poppy syndrome is cited by many, including Deborah Seifert, head of the sector's peak body, Philanthropy Australia, who says the US have a "culture of giving then talking about it", whereas here "people have been much quieter about their giving especially in the high net-worth income band."
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28 May, 2011
The Age |
- Let's share the wealth: call to rich
By Carol Nader
- Entrepreneur Dick Smith wants to see a $1 billion philanthropic foundation established to encourage more wealthy people to give. This article quotes Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen.
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9 May, 2011
Australian Financial Review - Letters |
- It's a myth that Australians are generous
By Peter Winneke
- There is a myth that we constantly perpetuate - that Australians are generous. While I am optimistic about the growth prospects of the philanthropic sector, we need to build a
culture of giving in this country. This article mentions Philanthropy Australia.
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2 May, 2011
The Age |
- Victoria set to trial national disability plan
By Josh Gordon
- Victoria is set to become the test case for a $12.5 billion national disability support scheme - provided the states and the federal government can agree on how it might be funded .Bruce Bonyhady, chairman of Yooralla, the state's largest disability service provider, said a trial would provide crucial information on implementing the badly needed scheme.
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30 April, 2011
The Australian |
- Industry focuses on love of humanity
By Louis White
- Deborah Seifert, chief executive of Philanthropy Australia, says there is an increase in the number of companies donating to charities.
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30 April, 2011
The Australian |
- Politicians receive a compelling invitation from the nation's carers
By Mike Steketee
- The campaign for proper recognition of people with disabilities and their needs has come a long way in the three years since the 2020 summit adopted as one of its "big ideas" a new, insurance-based system proposed by Bruce Bonyhady, chairman of disability service provider Yooralla.
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26 February, 2011
The Australian |
- Chance to show we're willing and able to help
By Stephen Lunn
- For the millions of Australians living with a disability or caring for someone who is, Monday at 2pm will be a watershed moment. This article quotes Philanthropy Australia President
Bruce Bonyhady.
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18 February, 2011
Pro Bono News |
- Giving in Australia is ‘Far From Adequate’ - Perpetual
- Foundation fund manager, Perpetual has reported a significant increase in both the number of Not for Profit organisations applying for philanthropic funding, and the amounts requested.
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27 January, 2011
ABC Radio North West WA Regional |
- Impact of flood levy on donations to flood relief
- Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen was on ABC North West WA Regional Drivetime with Barry Nicholls on the evening of Thursday 27 January to discuss whether the proposed flood levy would have a negative effect on donations for flood relief.
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19/20 January, 2011
ABC Radio Gippsland / ABC Radio Regional NSW |
- Donations for flood relief
- Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen was interviewed on ABC Gippsland on the morning of 19 January and ABC Regional NSW on the afternoon of 20 January. Both sessions were about donations
to flood relief charities.
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15 January, 2011
ABC Overnights Radio |
- Flood relief and celebrity-driven fundraising
- Vanessa Meachen was interviewed by Rod Quinn for ABC Overnights, Saturday 15 January. The interview focused on donations for the Queensland flood relief as well as celebrity-driven fundraising.
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14 January, 2011
Sky News |
- Social Business
- Social Business discusses the latest news in not-for-profit activity, corporate responsibility, philanthropy and volunteering. In conjunction with the Centre for Social Impact, this monthly program focuses on key issues around social entrepreneurship, public and social innovation and the emergence of new social businesses. Philanthropy Australia's Introductory Guide to Grantmaking was featured.
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