She Gives: Growing women’s giving in Australia

Informed by more than 2,000 women, this is the largest mixed-methods study of women’s giving ever undertaken in Australia. 

The findings are both powerful and urgent.
She Gives National Research Report
She Gives began as a campaign to celebrate, share and inspire women’s giving. We are now a movement mobilising women who give at any scale, to any cause, that accelerates positive social change.

She Gives seeks to deepen understanding, foster collaboration and inspire action through inclusive storytelling, convening and research.

The She Gives Campaign is a Noble Ambition initiative.
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Why women and why now?

Women have always played a critical role in giving in Australia.
Escalating rates of poverty, the housing crisis, violence against women and the impacts of climate change are just some of the reasons that the need for increased charitable giving is greater than ever.

With women set to inherit 65 per cent of the $5.4 trillion that will be handed down in Australia’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer over the next 10 years, there is enormous opportunity for us to give, give more and give with greater impact.
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Stories of giving

Every woman’s experience of giving is different, so what could be better than sitting down for a chat with women from all over Australia to hear their story? Over the course of this Campaign, we have collected over 140 stories to demonstrate the positive difference women are making across many causes, at many levels. These incredible women open their hearts and share their personal experiences with giving and hopes for the future. We ask the same four questions each time. Each woman’s answers are surprising, inspiring and uniquely hers.

Our intention is that all women, no matter background or experience, are able to see themselves in the stories shared.

Nicola Forrest AO
Women bring lived experience, empathy, and collaboration to the way we give.
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Fiona Geminder
I think of giving a bit like learning to dance. You need someone to teach you
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Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
I’ve found that bringing women together is a very powerful thing - a lot of giving, at all levels, happens around the kitchen table or on the back steps.
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Dr Wendy Scaife
It's one of those ancient, enduring facts of life: generosity brings change.
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Donna Digby
The excitement and absolute joy of knowing that through our action we can give someone an opportunity to grow their leadership - makes my heart sing.
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Dr Varina Michaels
My advocacy is about creating spaces where our voices aren't just included, but centred. It's time for the spotlight to catch up with reality.
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Ann Sherry AO
Anything that builds capacity, hope and ambition, especially for the lives of people with disabilities, rather than simply managing them — really matters to me.
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Amanda Smorgon
I’m driven by a responsibility to honour and continue my family’s legacy
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Jemma Barsby
giving isn’t just about money — it’s about time, energy, encouragement, and showing up when it matters.
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Jodie Guerrero
We have to keep speaking about this issue and make sure more women’s stories into the hands of people who make decisions about the health system.
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Jess Mendoza-Roth
I believe there are two fundamental levers we can use to change the world: education and using capital for good.  
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Shona Reid
In a colonial context, obligation is seen as a burden. In my cultural context, obligation is a privilege.
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Collective Impact

She Gives aims to shine a light on the power and collective contribution of women’s giving in Australia through inspiring profiles, stories, news and events. Join in our conversations around giving, and help us share and celebrate the incredible contributions of women as agents for positive social change.
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Impact100 Melbourne:
Impact100 Melbourne is part of the network of Impact100 giving circles across Australia.
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MECCA M-POWER: The beauty of change
MECCA M-POWER is a social change initiative using beauty as a force for good.
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IMPACT100 Sydney North: Creating ripples through local, collective giving
IMPACT100 Sydney North is a collective giving circle that is part of the global IMPACT100 movement.
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Give with impact

She Gives supports women by sharing practical advice about the act of giving and where to go to find out more.
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In the news

The She Gives movement, and the women who shared their stories, have caught the attention of the nation. Every media story, social media share and conversation helps inspire others to give.
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She Gives is part of a thriving ecosystem of partners who share our vision to create more positive social change through a stronger giving culture.
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She Gives acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.