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Seeing your self worth I’ve read hundreds of CVs over the years from people with incredible careers, hard‑earned skills and stories they should be proud of. And yet, when they sit down in front of me, so many genuinely believe they have very little to offer. They brush off their achievements. They second guess their…

Five questions for developing an advocacy framework An explainer The path to achieving change is rarely linear. There are often many obstacles to overcome internal to the organisation, within a sector and beyond. Before we develop strategies for specific campaigns, we need to develop a framework to guide our advocacy across an organisation. In this…

Our training – July to Dec 2026 For Purpose supports the people and organisations working to create positive social impact. We work with not‑for‑profits, charities, for‑purpose organisations and government teams to build practical skills in policy, advocacy, communications, leadership and organisational capability. Our training is professional, accessible and grounded in real-world practice. Each workshop is…

Community sector responses to the 2026-27 Budget Last night the Federal Government handed down their 2026-27 Budget. The Budget provides an indication of the government’s priorities. Across the community sector, organisations have provide responses to the budget. In this article, we share some of these responses and links to media statements, posts and articles to…

Every screen on the planet, by Emily Baker-White An FP Book Review ‘Every screen on the planet: The secret story of TikTok’ by Emily Baker-White, is a comprehensive history of TikTok from well before the platform became the site that we know today. The book outlines how the company navigates global politics including working in…

Using the PEST in advocacy   An FP Explainer The PEST is a tool that is often used in strategic planning to analyse external factors that can impact an organisation’s performance and decision-making. PEST stands for Political, Economic, Social, and Technological. While the PEST is often used in organisational planning, it can also be adapted…

Frameworks that shape the way we think about health This article is part of the introduction to a panel on ‘reimagining health’ held for Progress 2026. Everything that we advocate for across our movements and organisations contributes to advancing our health and wellbeing. This includes secure housing, education, First Nations Justice, employment, a sustainable climate,…

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…