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Shifting Focus: The Impacts of Neoliberalism on Australian Nonprofit Advocacy
An article I published in the peer-reviewed journal Nonprofit Policy Forum in March 2026. Abstract below. It’s published open access,…
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Kimmerer on reciprocity and a gift economy
“To name the world as gift is to feel your membership in the web of reciprocity.” p22 “I lament my…
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A Simple Equation (Schrödinger’s Class)
Students sometimes ask me how to do well in a subject. My TL;DR response is “make sure you’re clear about…
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Morton on social mobility
“After all, if you just work hard everyone gets a shot at the middle class, right? Those left behind in…
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Feminism & Democracy
“It is not just a matter of more women in politics; it is a chance of transforming the political realm.”…
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Heroism
“Heroism is often the seemingly spontaneous result of a lifetime of preparation.” Brandon Sanderson, Tress of the Emerald Sea, p.264
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Australian Philanthropic Organisations – Organisation, Accountability and Action
While the responsibility for solving complex social problems ultimately falls on governments, organisations across civil society and industry also play…
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Worry has weight
“Worry has weight and is an infinitely renewable resource. One might say worries are the only things you can make…
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Right-wing political group Advance is in the headlines. What is it and what does it stand for?
Advance/Facebook Mark Riboldi, University of Technology Sydney Political lobby group Advance has been back in the headlines this week. It was…