From Contiki to KidsXpress: the lifelong friendship behind the organisation that is changing children’s lives
Just over 20 years ago, a conversation over an $8 chicken salad resulted in a business that would go on to change the lives of thousands of children impacted by trauma. Regarded today as a pioneer in expressive therapy, KidsXpress stands as proof of what can happen when compassion meets conviction
Climate philanthropy: from ideas to action for a sustainable future
Ingrid Albert shares insights from the 2024 Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network Conference, on the critical challenges facing our planet and the pivotal role of philanthropy in addressing them, aligning with Climate Action Week Sydney
Our new research illuminates the realities of music education in SA’s primary schools
South Australia’s Education Minister, Blair Boyer, unveiled our new research initiative in partnership with South Australia’s Department for Education, shedding light on the state of music education in SA’s primary schools.
Pioneering Indigenous musician Bart Willoughby honoured with the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
Bart Willoughby, trailblazing founder of No Fixed Address, received the industry's highest lifetime achievement award at the 2024 APRA Music Awards
Helping clean our planet, one nutshell at a time
If you’re unfamiliar with activated carbon, you’re not alone. We break down what it is, why it’s so crucial to daily life – and the clever people at Bygen ensuring it won’t run out anytime soon
Alberts Impact Ventures backs environmental sustainability through Bygen
Alberts Impact Ventures backs Bygen's innovative sustainable activated carbon production process by supporting a $2.6 million Series A funding round led by Breakthrough Victoria
Solid Ground: Empowering First Nations students, one lyric at a time
This Indigenous-led schools program is helping youth engage with pathways into the arts and cultural industries through a supportive network of cultural and musical mentorship – with some unexpected and welcome outcomes
The ‘B’ grade that international companies are striving to achieve
Alberts proudly joined the B Corp movement in May 2021, and is celebrating B Corp month this March. Journalist Jane Albert spoke to Alberts Head of Impact, Emily Albert, about what it takes to be a B Corp, why it matters, and some of the most popular (and trailblazing) initiatives Alberts has introduced as a result.
The company putting Gen Z’s job seekers firmly in the driver’s seat
Seek and LinkedIn may have been the go-to for job hunters and employers, but AI-driven jobs platform Hatch, supported by Alberts Impact Ventures, is leading the way, as far as Gen Z is concerned
