APS spoke to APS Foundation giving fund holder Dr Lee Meakin about why it was important to her to support the Barbara May Foundation.

Francesca Beddie shares her experience of establishing an APS Foundation giving fund and her journey to creating a scholarship to honour her parents.

A sub-fund in a public ancillary fund is becoming a popular choice for people looking for a fast and no-hassle way to structure their philanthropic giving.

When a close friend of their son received a heartbreaking diagnosis, the Greiner’s focus philanthropic shifted entirely to a single challenge – to end childhood cancer.

The Metamorphic Foundation was established to honour the memory of Dr Victor Wall. Its name reflects both Victor’s profession as a geologist, and the family’s aspiration to stimulate positive social change through philanthropy.

Steve Ashton and Rosemary Nixon decided to name their sub-fund the Ashton-Nixon Bequest to honour Steve and his work and continue the impact that he’d made throughout his career.

For Robin Murphy, the important thing is being a catalyst. Things can get a life of their own if you just give them a push.

For Robin Craig and Mick Boyle, charity work is an integral part of their business, just as giving is also a core value of their family life.

When Rod Unsworth speaks about his family’s private ancillary fund (PAF), there are two words you’ll hear repeated often: getting involved.

Both Mike and Geraldine grew up on farms in Queensland, where they experienced first-hand the unpredictable nature of farm life. Sustainability is one of the key factors they look for when selecting causes and projects to support.

Telling the story of The Day Family Foundation is an important part of Geoff’s philosophy, but not something that he’s always comfortable with.

For Jan Swinhoe and her husband Peter, structuring the family’s charitable giving was a priority. Their more strategic philosophy now is about giving in areas where the family has a connection.