Este and Jennifer Darin Cooper believe that grantmaking is not all about the amount. It’s about deciding that this is something that you’re going to do now and, in the future.

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.

Belinda Hutchinson AC and her husband, Roger Massy-Greene, made a conscious decision from the beginning to engage their children in their PAF, and all four are very involved.

David Gonski AC has been a long time pioneer of philanthropy in Australia. As well as having his own family foundation, David championed the creation of private ancillary funds in Australia.

The Mostyn family believe philanthropy should be a family affair. “It makes so much sense, and you just get so much more out of it than you think you would.”

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.