Partnerships are more than just the money, right? Just like airlines are all about the schedules, seat size and in-flight entertainment, until one crashes into a hillside. Then it’s all about safety and maintenance.

Neil Pharaoh recently did a radio interview on civil society, and it got him thinking: What will be the future of civil society on its current trajectory?

When you want to win hearts and minds on the road to change, sometimes you can gain the most ground by engaging with the people who support you the least.

If you haven’t already started planning for the next Federal Election, then now is the time. You only have until December 2023 to prepare and engage for the final “Election Budget” in May 2024.

As we start to awaken from our holiday slumber and think of the year ahead, what are five key things to consider in the world of government engagement in 2023?

What's in and what's out for government engagement work in 2023?

What is it about South Australia that so frequently puts it at the forefront of social reform?

Conflict between political classes, planning permission, ground breaking ceremonies, and political propaganda have all existed since ancient Egyptian times - and their lessons still apply today.

As Neil writes to us from Egypt, the location of COP27, we are reminded of the need for climate justice, equity and equality across all communities in Australia.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently delivered the new Labor Government's first budget. Despite a tough economic outlook, there’s a lot to like for the social purpose sector.