In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Julia Whitford, the CEO of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety. We hear about Julia and her long career in membership associations and the lessons she’s learned about leadership and digital transformations. We also learn more about the Australian Institute of Healt…

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In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Erin Parker, Head of People and Infrastructure at RSPCA Victoria.To watch the full video interview and read the transcript visit: https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/2024/09/09/erin-parker/Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe…

Deception from the Haemophilia Foundation Australia as they deliberately mislabel the UK Infected Blood Inquiry as a UK Hepatitis C inquiry. https://www.haemophilia.org.au/news/uk-hepatitis-c-inquiry/ Australian Red Cross letter to blood donor with HepC asking them to continue to donate their tainted blood for Haemophiliacs. https://static.wixstati…

In this edition, Charles MacKenzie exposes direct lies from Australia’s health minister Mark Butler about the infected blood scandal and includes proof of his deception which are included in the show links. Show links Australia’s health minister Mark Butler's criminally deceptive response to questions from Liberal Queensland Senator Gerard Rennick …

Do you want Charles to keep campaigning for Infected Blood Australia? If so please donate whatever you can afford here https://gofund.me/77abc074 A timeline of Charles's activism for infected blood https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/cm-timelinePor Charles MacKenzie

DARTS STAR'S FIGHT Former darts world champion, 56, reveals doctors gave him six months to live after being injected with infected blood https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/28206195/darts-legend-tony-david-infected-blood-scandal-deaths-door/ Was Australia’s health minister Mark Butler’s Elvis impersonation and ‘shaking of his ass’ a deliberate attempt a…

Australian infected blood victims call for royal commission in wake of damning UK inquiry findings https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-infected-blood-victims-call-for-royal-commission-in-wake-of-damning-uk-inquiry-findings/450a262f-7b64-41fd-b6b2-aff1f4d96543 Aussie former darts world champion tells how infected donor blood almost killed h…

In this edition, we expose the genocide of Australian medical patients with Haemophilia and how those responsible made fortunes and were even made into the face of Australia’s favourite spread Vegemite! Show links Children used as ‘human guinea pigs’ because it was cheaper than lab chimpanzees https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/13/blood-scandal-victims-us…

In this edition, Charles MacKenzie speaks of the high rate of women and children infected with HIV and the deadly virus Hepatitis C from contaminated blood treatments and tainted blood transfusions. Show links 'We lived a double life to hide my little boy's HIV' https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0x01284v5jo Help Charles MacKenzie keep surviving an…

In this episode of Charity Chat, Jacqui Barr, the Assistant Director-General Technical Threats and Visibility at the Australian Cyber Security Centre, joined us to discuss the importance of cyber security. She outlined the simple measures charities of all sizes could set in place to ensure adequate cyber security and minimise the chances of becomin…

In this edition, Charles MacKenzie exposes two of the main beneficiaries of Australia’s criminal coverup of the Infected Blood Scandal. Show links Bill Bowtell biography https://publishing.monash.edu/authors/bill-bowtell/ Bill Bowtell opened the ‘gates of hell’ and helped Bill Gates corrupt Australia’s health policy… https://www.smh.com.au/national…

In this edition, Charles MacKenzie speaks about the retirement last week of Ita Buttrose as chair of the tax payer funded Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and reveals why Australians never got to find out about their nations deadliest medical scandal HIV & HepC contaminated blood. Show links Please help Charles keep surviving and fighting …

Over the last twenty two years Sharon Caris the executive director of the Haemophilia Foundation Australia (HFA) was paid millions of dollars to coverup the genocide of Australian Haemophiliacs and to make sure care was denied survivors and their loved ones. Sharon Caris announced her retirement in November, possibly timed by her and the HFA wantin…

On this day, exactly one year ago, Infected Blood Australia, the support group for victims of the Infected Blood Scandal, which is our nationals deadliest public health disaster, wrote to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pleading with him to make help available for victims and their affected family members. We didn't even get a reply. In todays epis…

In this episode: Rick Bolland's life changed in the mid-1980s when he underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Inspired by her son's experience, Rick's mother took the initiative to establish Australia's bone marrow registry, a remarkable endeavor that has saved innumerable lives. Her relentless dedication to this cause earned her the well-d…

In this episode we review the Financial Reviews recent series of ‘puff pieces’ about Australia’s biggest killers CSL and their current chair Brian McNamee whose deadly blood products & ‘clot shots’ have injured and killed thousands. Despite this, the former public servant Brian McNamee has gone on to make hundreds of millions of dollars from a priv…

In this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM joined us to discuss all things advocacy. The discussion specifically covers the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and what charities should be aware of before advocating for or against the referendum.Por Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission

Anzac Day remembers Australians and New Zealanders who served and died defending our nations. It’s a day about remembering and honouring heroes. What better day then to have a second interview with Aussie world darts champion and Haemophilia hero Tony David. In this episode we find out Tony David’s throwing action that took him to global dominance …

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Susan Davidson, CEO of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). https://www.adea.com.au/ We learn how the ADEA is transforming itself to provide its members with a competitive edge in the industry whilst improving diabetes education for all healthcare workers. W…

Tony David is rarity in every scene of the word. He has a rare condition, a bleeding disorder called Haemophilia. He then copped tainted blood as a kid. But just like his nickname in the darts world the ‘deadly boomerang’ he made the most astonishing comeback and is the only Australian to win a world darts championship. But the comebacks don’t stop…

Charles MacKenzie who is the president of Infected Blood Australia, a Not-For-Profit group that supports those that were affected by tainted blood, has spent his entire life campaigning for justice on behalf of the Australian victims of the infected blood scandal. In this first introductory episode of the investigative series that will expose the c…

When Humanitarians Kill is a podcast investigation into the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s criminal coverup of Australia’s deadliest medical scandal HIV & HepC contaminated blood. For the first time ever our audience will be able to listen to interviews from some of the tens of thousands of Australians who are infected & affected by this atrocity…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Olivia Thornton, CEO of Cricket ACT. We hear from one of the few female CEOs of a major sporting body in the Australian Capital Territory. Olivia shares her insights into guiding a sport towards the future whilst addressing its past. Olivia explains her transition from high-…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Chris Hatherly of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Like many Not for Profits, The Academy’s funding sources include government grants. Chris shares his experience adjusting to changes in government funding models and how the organisation is reducing their rel…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Simone Clarke, the CEO of UN Women Australia. As we celebrate International Women's Day this year, Simone shares her insights on the importance of this day and the work that UN Women Australia is doing to empower women and girls globally and domestically. Simone has had a lo…

In this episode the new ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM tells us about her remarkable career and contribution to the charity and not-for-profit sector. She outlines the instrumental role she played in the formation of the ACNC and her vision going forward.Por Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Bill Patrick, CEO of The Outback Car Trek. https://www.outbackcartrek.com.au/ Flying Doctors, all with minimal staff? In this week’s episode, Tammy hears from Bill Patrick about recognising your volunteer’s skillsets, the mammoth logistical challenge of the Outback Car Trek,…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Kate Luke, co-founder of Little Oak Sanctuary. https://www.littleoaksanctuary.org/ Kate and James didn't mean to start a farm animal sanctuary, but a little pig changed everything. We learn how they transitioned from a “tree change” to their current 200-acre farm with the hu…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation Australia. https://www.starlight.org.au/ Starlight helps sick children find happiness while they are in hospitals. And underneath this mission lies a sophisticated operation. From earning the "Employer of Choice" badge to…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Brett Wilson, CIO of Red Cross Australia. https://www.redcross.org.au/ Few charities have a Chief Information Officer (CIO). In fact, many don’t even have an IT department. So how does the CIO of one of the largest national charities in Australia manage IT risks while dealin…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with James Petesic, Co-Founder of PV Industries. https://www.pvindustries.com.au/ How does a young company maintain vision whilst ensuring financial viability? And how can the lifecycle of solar panels be better managed and tracked? In this episode we hear from Co-Founder, James …

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Martin Fisk, Chief Executive of Menslink. http://www.menslink.org.au How do you enact societal change, whilst also growing the resources available to support this shift? In this episode, Tammy and Martin discuss funding efficiencies, board risk appetite and the positive mult…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Jessica Macpherson OAM, Founder and CEO of Blaze your Trail https://blazeyourtrail.org/. How did a request for a gift card spark a pursuit of automation, and what did migrant unemployment have to do with implementing digital transformation? In this episode we hear all about …

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Alex Reynolds, General Manager of IT and Transformation at Australian HR Institute (AHRI) https://www.ahri.com.au/. How can a resource-limited organisation manage transformation alongside Business as Usual (BAU)? And when should they take the leap into a multi-phase digital …

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Annabelle Daniel, CEO of Women’s Community Shelters. Identifying a need and addressing it through sustainable impact is a goal for most organisations, but how often is it truly achieved, particularly in a crowded landscape? In today’s episode, we hear from Annabelle Daniel a…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Petr Adamek, CEO of Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN). Not for Profits and the fast pace of start-up companies aren’t usually associated together. However, in this episode, we learn how they can complement each other and create economic benefits for both the company and th…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live. How can the experience of the theatre be made more accessible to those in regional communities, lower income or living with a disability? And how do you deliver your solution when it’s excluded from the existing gu…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with David Hubbard, Founding Director of CINCH Transform. Financial Operations may not be the most exciting component of running a Not for Profit, but it’s undeniably critical for an organisation’s sustainability and growth. In this episode, David explains how staff utilisation r…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Frances Crimmins, CEO of YWCA Canberra. Providing affordable housing, childcare services, and education opportunities would be a tall ask for multiple organisations. But for YWCA Canberra, it’s a sustainable business model that has allowed them to serve the Canberra Communit…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Debbie Saunders, founder and CEO of Wildlife Drones. Pesky parrots inspired Dr Debbie Saunders to establish this innovative approach to animal tracking, which has evolved from a research project to a social enterprise. In this episode, we chat about her financing journey, de…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Heidi Prowse, CEO of MIEACT. Fundraising galas can be the crown jewel in an organisation’s calendar, but how about one that doesn’t feature alcohol and no sponsors? In this episode, Heidi and I discuss MIEACT’s DoNOHarm framework for mental health education, shaking up the f…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Keith Cantlie, Managing Director of Cantlie Recruitment, about all things in executive-level recruitment for Not for Profits. From the behind-the-scenes processes to salaries and even personal branding, you don’t want to miss this show if you are hiring executives or hope to…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Simon Rowe, founder of sleepbus. Simon Rowe is actively ‘plotting the demise’ of his charity, sleepbus. Despite hoping he wouldn't need to create another charity in a crowded landscape, he realised the issue of providing a safe place to sleep had to be addressed with a new a…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Jean Giese, CEO of Volunteering ACT, about the rise of the informal volunteer, scaling up approaches and the benefits of combining a peak body and service delivery role. Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcast…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Ricki Hersburgh, Executive Director of Plastic Oceans Australasia. Fuelled by data, research and their resulting facts, Ricki Hersburgh is on a mission to drive behavioural change in plastic use. With an in-house Technical Advisory Panel and public education team, Plastic Oc…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Hanna Andrevski, CEO and Founder of Roundabout Canberra. From identifying a market gap whilst on maternity leave, Hanna Andrevski takes us through her evolution as a start-up charity founder. From building good boards and the value in learning from others to utilising techno…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Analiza Wolf, Former CEO of Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York City about improving access to education, representation and leadership for women and people of colour, and the learnings she’s picked up along the way. Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Camilla Rowland of Palliative Care Australia. The value of storytelling is acknowledged when communicating to potential donors, but how about policymakers and cost justifications? And what should you do as a new executive in an organisation? This episode is full of great adv…

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Rodney Ferro, founder of the digital marketing agency, PN Digital. Rodney Ferro has come a long way from building websites in exchange for free pairs of spectacles. Identifying a space to connect agencies and clients, Rodney is now a mediator and strategist helping Not for P…