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Meet the speakers of Third Sector Expo 2015

Emma McDonald March 3, 2015

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The event will gather some of the sector’s brightest minds, each sharing their insights on issues, challenges and opportunities impacting the Australian not-for-profit landscape. Register today to ensure you don’t miss out on these valuable sector insights.

Allow us to introduce some of the speakers:

Amanda McKenzie – CEO, Climate Council

Amanda McKenzie is a familiar face in Australian environmental scene and a renowned leader. For over ten years she has worked in the areas of climate change, awareness and response. McKenzie is Chair of the Centre for Australian Progress and a Board Member of Plan International Australia, she was also founder the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. McKenzie was recently recognised as one of Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence.

After the Climate Commission was abolished, McKenzie was a key force behind the launch of the Climate Council through Australia’s largest ever crowd-funding campaign. Thousands of Australians donated to the campaign, including 16,000 founding friends of the Council, and $1.1 million was raised in just over a week.

At Third Sector Expo 2015, McKenzie will share the story of the Climate Council relaunch and its journey as an independent NFP organisation.

Alison Covington – Founder and Director, Good360 Australia

Alison Covington is the Founder and Director of NFP Good360 Australia, an innovative philanthropic organisation. Covington has had an impressive career, previously a Director of several multi-million dollar international organisations. She has an impressive record of innovation, a reputation for increasing profitability in loss-making corporations and leading through the challenges of major industry reform.

Covington’s business acumen has provided a platform for her to cultivate philanthropic pursuits that are effective and create positive social change.

At Third Sector Expo 2015, Covington will share Good360 Australia’s story, particularly how she leveraged the collective support of the public, private and third sectors to successfully launch Australia’s first product philanthropy giving place. She will also discuss the unique technology that supports Good360’s GivingPlace.

Tim Matthews – Chair, UN Youth Australia

Tim Matthews is a young gun in the Australian NFP sector, currently holding four sector leadership roles and he is only 23 years old. He is the UN Youth National President and has been involved in UN Youth Australia for seven years.

Matthews is passionate about social justice and youth empowerment, in particular, how to engage young people in their communities. He brings a fresh, dynamic approach to thinking about and implementing change in these areas.

At Third Sector Expo 2015, Matthews will illustrate how innovative NFPs can create opportunities to stimulate and harness the energy of generation Y.