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.”

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.

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.

Kent and May Ann talked of one day establishing a family foundation, and were eager to move ahead with their plans, despite being younger than many philanthropists. When an opportunity arose a few years ago, they could see no reason to wait.

As a former Wallabies captain, John Eales AM is renowned for his leadership skills and his passion for rugby union. Lesser known, however, is his passion for education, a strong theme that runs through his philanthropic giving.

It was Barbara’s idea to formalise their giving, and it was their stockbroker who told the couple about private ancillary funds (PAFs). They are now passionate advocates for PAFs.

Bruce Gray’s three adult children are a key reason behind his active involvement with philanthropy.

When Frank O’Halloran retired from corporate life in 2012, he knew exactly what he wanted to do next. He recognised that not everyone is fortunate enough to have the resources they need to deal with the challenges that life can present.

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.