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Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy (LLEAP)

Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy (LLEAP)

The partners

Janet Hirst is the Chief Executive Officer of The Ian Potter Foundation and The George Alexander Foundation. Bringing expertise from many years in senior federal government policy development roles, Janet has a special interest in the development of a strategic approach to philanthropy. Her key focus areas are philanthropic funding for maximum impact, and encouraging and promoting a vibrant culture of philanthropy in the broader community. www.ianpotter.org.au www.facebook.com/ianpotterfoundation Twitter: @ianpotterfdn


Sean Barrett is Head of the Origin Foundation, a philanthropic foundation founded by Origin, which supports initiatives that use education to improve the lives of individuals and communities. Sean was recruited from the not-for-profit sector where he has held senior roles in managing organisations in Australia and overseas. www.originfoundation.com.au


Dr Michelle Anderson is an ACER Principal Research Fellow and Project Director of Tender Bridge, with particular research interests in school leadership. Michelle is on the Board of Schools Connect Australia and is passionate about improving learning through building the capacity of schools to develop effective relationships with business, philanthropy, not-for-profits and other groups in the community. She is leading the multi-year national study, LLEAP.


Dr Emma Curtin is a Research Fellow in ACER’s Tender Bridge national research and development service. Emma has extensive writing, editing, research and analytical experience across a range of areas including corporate, academic and not-for-profit environments. She has worked with a range of research methodologies, developed technical expertise in the creation of online surveys and effectively engaged with stakeholders in a variety of contexts.


LLEAP Brochure

LLEAP Developing Networks of Mutual Interest and Support

2012 LLEAP survey report now available

Executive summary

2012 full report

NEW 2013 LLEAP Guide

NEW the 2013 LLEAP Guide was launched on 23 April at a national event hosted by the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and supported by Schools Connect Australia. The event attracted more than 100 participants from schools, philanthropy, not-for-profit and government. The Keynote address was given by Professor Bill Lucas, who also facilitated a panel discussion. The event was very well-received by participants.  Read the 2013 forum feedback

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