The For Purpose Summer School is an intensive learning experience for not-for-profit and purposeful organisations. The Summer School includes a schedule of leading thinkers on strategy, communication and advocacy to deliver targeted sessions that develop skills. This is a must-attend event is for anyone working or volunteering in not-for-profit and purposeful organisations.

Check out the program.

Who are the speakers?

Mark Chenery, Co-Founder, Common Cause Australia

Mike Davis, Founding Director, Purposeful

Joanna Le, Deputy Director of Strategic Communication and Media - Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, ACT Government

Dr Barri Phatarfod, President, Doctors for Refugees

Ryan Sheales, Communications Manager, VCOSS

Jane Martin, Executive Manager, Obesity Policy Coalition

Adam Knobel, Digital Campaign Director, Australian Marriage Equality

Jessica Kendall, Head of Communications, Essential

Kate Hagan, Media Manager, Cancer Council Victoria

Amanda Alford, Director Policy & Advocacy, National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) 

What is the format?

The two day Summer School will involve deep dive workshops, case studies and unconference sessions. The Summer School has a focus on building skills, sharing lessons and connecting attendees from across the not-for-profit and purposeful sectors.

Who should come?