Please join us at The Funding Network's Employment Pathways
Live Crowdfunding Event in Melbourne!
Join us LIVE in Melbourne for a crowdfunding event to create equity in education and employment opportunities.
This inspiring crowdfunding event will spotlight the remarkable work of three Australian, grassroots non-profits committed to creating positive outcomes and equal opportunities for all people to thrive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded people and have your contribution amplified by generous matched funding from our event partners Accenture and IOOF Foundation!
Join us for an unforgettable night of giving and creating lasting social impact!
+ Tuesday, 30th of May, 2023
+ Arrival from 5:30pm
For canapés and refreshments
Event 6pm - 8pm
+ Accenture
Level 5, 161 Collins St, Melbourne CBD
If you are unable to join us, you can still support these organisations and the incredible work they do. Email your proxy pledges to us and your support will be included on the night.
Space is limited, please RSVP today to reserve your seat:
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Crazy Ideas College
Crazy Ideas College (CIC) do what they do because they want young people equipped, connected and unleashed.
If we are to meet the challenges of our times, we need to harness the wisdom, creativity and resourcefulness that exists across society. Young people are an asset to be tapped into. They will play a vital role in keeping our communities, economies and environments vibrant and prosperous.
The CIC programs incorporate the best bits of human centred design and futures thinking so that young people learn methods, tools and mindsets that set them up to succeed and contribute in work and life. They want business and community connected to an army of young people who are big hearted, creative and passionate about the possible – super charged problem solvers with a doers orientation.
Presented by:
Kieran Murrihy
Founder, Crazy Ideas College
Kieran is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists and sources the latest knowledge on how people, organisations and communities can respond to change.
With expertise in strategy, innovation and futures thinking, he enjoys helping people and organisations adopt enterprising approaches to deliver on their purpose and mission.
Nairm Marr Djambana
Nairm Marr Djambana provides a safe, welcoming space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Frankston area can access cultural strengthening, health and wellbeing, and education and training programs.
The Nairm Marr Djambana Board is working to enhance self-determination to ensure the local First Nations community can meet their social, cultural and economic needs. It has developed an early stage social enterprise catering business to enhance organisational sustainability. Based on a sound Theory of Change, Djambana Catering aims to support the Gathering Place to achieve improved social, economic and cultural outcomes for community members. The intention is for the catering service to generate sufficient funds to create a sustainable business arm to cover costs and help fund education, health and wellbeing programs in response to the needs of First Nations community members.
The social enterprise will also provide entry-level employment, hospitality skills development and accredited training opportunities for disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and adults. Furthermore, it will provide local organisations, community groups and corporations with access to a high quality, reliable catering service at a reasonable cost.
Presented by:
Jarrod West
Chairperson, Nairm Marr Djambana
As a proud Bunurong man, Jarrod brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance to the Gathering place Nairm Maar Djambana (NMD). Drawing on his professional experience as a Biodiversity Officer at DEECA and his deep connection to Bunurong Country, Jarrod brings a strong commitment to promoting cultural awareness and Lore, ensuring that NMD remains responsive to the needs of Community and is guided by their knowledge and perspectives.
Talent Beyond Boundaries
Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) is pioneering a new solution to the global refugee crisis - one that is helping to fill skills gaps and drive economic growth whilst also delivering a profound humanitarian benefit.
TBB facilitate international recruitment opportunities for displaced talent and work with governments to open new visa pathways that are accessible to refugees. Their model produces a ‘win-win-win’: economies benefit, global employers gain access to a previously untapped talent pool, and skilled refugees and their families find safety, security, and the agency to rebuild their lives in communities where their talents are needed.
To date, TBB has negotiated programs for displaced talent with the Governments of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Over 900 refugees have benefited, including primary applicants and their immediate family members. Their goal is to demonstrate that this can be a viable solution at scale for skilled refugees, to transition each of our pilot programs to become a permanent option for displaced people, and to continuously open up new pathways in additional destination countries. In Australia, they have helped 85 candidates secure job offers through the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program and are working to reach a target of 100 candidates in the next few months.
Presented by:
Sathya Gnanakaran
Australia and New Zealand Co-Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries
Sathya Gnanakaran is Australia and New Zealand Co-Director for Talent Beyond Boundaries. She is an immigration lawyer with over 15 years experience practising migration law. She is currently leading the implementation of a world-first Skilled Refugee labour agreement pilot co-designed by Talent Beyond Boundaries with the Department of Home Affairs to enable Australian businesses to hire refugees and others displaced through employer sponsored skilled migration pathways.
The Funding Network
The Funding Network is a catalyst and amplifier of more than 300 emerging charities and 2,000 changemakers. Over the past 10 years, TFN has facilitated $22 million in critical funding through the collective generosity of more than 20,000 people. We look forward to sharing our vision for our next decade of impact and enlisting your support to make it a reality.
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