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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…

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…