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Here you will find a collection of articles and research relating to education and Australian philanthropy, with a particular focus on Indigenous, regional and rural, and STEM education; and building a stronger community sector.

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General Philanthropy

Corporate volunteering - more than wrapping presents at Christmas

Ruth Lee / 25 June 2019

Wrapping presents at Christmas can be a worthwhile thing to do, but corporate volunteering can offer so much more. The real gold is unearthed through genuine partnerships, where both the corporate and the community organisation are comfortable asking for help, committing to practical solutions, exchanging honest feedback and exploring the possibilities. Our greatest successes have come about when the words “what if we” were part of the conversation…

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STEM education

Engineering Redefined: Exploring the links between humanitarian engineering and gender diversity

Engineers Without Borders / 02 April 2019

Female participation in the engineering sector is at an all-time low, and the outlook is bleak. As Australia transitions to the new STEM-centric economy, Engineers Without Borders calls for the sector to be reimagined with a social purpose. This report also opens a broader discussion on diversity in the sector, beyond the gender gap.

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