Horizon 2020 Editions

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Horizon April 2020

In this edition

Enabling access to surgery with a smartphone app

Globally, five billion people lack access to safe, affordable and timely surgery and anaesthesia care, with the horrific statistic that up to 18 million people die every year as a consequence.

Responding to crises

Mother Nature can be cruel and with climate change, the world has seen more incidents of extreme weather in recent times.

The challenges and rewards of intergenerational philanthropy

As we move into a new decade, we are reminded of the longevity of structured giving.

Top philanthropy tips for 2020

A new year often brings a litany of new year’s resolutions

Turning tides

Horizon June 2020

In this edition

A crisis can be a catalyst for equality

ActionAid’s Arise Fund is turning crisis response on its head by putting women most affected at the centre of response efforts.

Cancer doesn't discriminate neither should we

Eating to live

Gut health might be a part of the answer to fighting heart disease.

Gene therapy in Australia

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is helping to cure previously incurable genetic diseases.

Maddie Riewoldt's Vision

When Maddie Riewoldt died, her family established Maddie’s Vision in June 2015, with the aim of finding a cure through medical research in honour of her memory.

Opening doors for Aboriginal families

With many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families still experiencing educational disadvantage, the Aboriginal-governed community organisation Opening the Doors Foundation (OTDF) is supporting improved educational opportunities for Aboriginal children.

Three keys to the future

Twenty-eight years ago in eastern Niger, a modest metal lockbox helped change the world.

Girl Guides: Empowering women of the past, present and future

Girl Guides NSW officially turns 100 this year. While the world has changed over the course of a century, the need to support young girls in helping them realise their potential has not.

Horizon August 2020

In this edition

Climbing to the peak of your Philanthropy

We’ve all felt the pressure, stress and struggle of 2020. The Australian for-purpose sector has faced its most challenging year in over a decade.

Protecting the past for the future

Heritage encompasses the critical elements of history, nature, sustainability and wellbeing in a resilient society.

Biting back in the race against time

For the tens of thousands of Australians who will experience a stroke this year, the first few hours of that awful experience will be critical to their survival.

Responding to disaster

Business Council of Australia and Equity Trustees update on disaster response trusts.

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Horizon September 2020

In this edition

Introducing our new chair Carol Schwartz AO

Equity Trustees is entering a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Carol Schwartz AO as Chair from November 2020.

Impact takes time and you need friends along the way

It is common, in philanthropy circles, to use the ambulance analogy to clarify purpose.

Let's meet, online

Twelve months ago, Equity Trustees sat down with Caitlin, her older sister and her mum to better understand their philanthropic intentions.

Be philanthropy ready in 2021

In August 2020, Relationship Managers Will Beresford and Denise Cheng shared practical steps to facilitate your philanthropy journey to be more targeted, have greater impact and reduce any stress around the giving process come June 2021.

VALE Bob Ingham AO (1931 - 2020)

The Australian Philanthropic community farewelled a much loved member.

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Last updated: 28 February 2025