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4 political podcasts to add to your playlist We’re often asked for podcasts suggestions that cover the political news of the day. In this post, we share four of the political podcasts that we listen to on rotation. 7am podcast The 7am podcast drops every weekday morning and provides a look at issues that are…

The right hand, by Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks An FP Book Review I’ve met some super smart, strategic and engaging Chiefs of Staff. They are people whose roles present almost impossible challenges daily and somehow, despite the avalanche of calls, emails and demands, they can still take the time to say hello and to engage in discussions…

Productivity and task management tools An FP Explainer Are you wanting more time in your day? Are you looking at your ‘To Do’ list and worried that you just aren’t getting through the tasks? Do you feel like there must be a better way? There are many time management and productivity hacks aimed to help…

Our top 10 articles of 2025 Our website has a range of resources for people working in purpose-driven roles to help them to navigate policy development, advocacy, government relations, communications, management and more. Our most viewed article of 2025 is about Kingdon’s policy window theory, which unpacks how and why policy change happens. The best…

Our 2026 training calendar Is your new year resolution to learn new skills? We’ve launched our training calendar for January to June 2026. If you’re wanting to level up in policy and advocacy, communications or organisation – check out our upcoming workshops. Policy and advocacy Policy and advocacy intensive: Online flexible learning Times and dates…

Our 2025 Impact Throughout 2025, we’ve connected with people and organisations from across Australia who are working to drive positive change that increase fairness, health, wellbeing, connection and equity. We so this through our training, strategic support and coaching. We also provide resources on our website including guides, articles, tips and explainers. In 2025 we…

Planning an event at parliament  An FP Explainer The sitting calendar for the Australian Parliament for 2026 has now been confirmed, which means that we now know when politicians will be in Canberra. We’ve created this guide for people and organisations planning an event at Australian Parliament House (APH). It includes everything that you need…

Summer Reads  Are you looking for something to read over the Summer?  Is one of your new years resolutions to read more?  We’re here to help. We’ve pulled together a list of books that people in our community are reading and talking about.  The right hand – Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks Author Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks is the founder…