Social policy by Royal Commission: Our key learnings from mental health and aged care

It can be a challenge for for-purpose leaders to ensure their strategic direction aligns with and responds to the emerging policy. In an era where so much of our social policy is led by Royal Commissions, it’s imperative that leaders are across any of these reports...
Building back better: Spotlight on technology-for-purpose and not-for-profit intrapreneurship at Guide Dogs Victoria

Building back better: Spotlight on technology-for-purpose and not-for-profit intrapreneurship at Guide Dogs Victoria

In Australia, we started the year with devastating bushfires and are currently responding to the myriad health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the current context in mind, we believe that solutions that blend social impact and financial...
Simplifying complexity: How to nail your theory of change

Simplifying complexity: How to nail your theory of change

At Spark, we’re lucky to work with for-purpose organsiations tackling some of society’s most wicked problems. These problems rarely boil down to one single issue that can be solved by a single solution. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Solving wicked problems takes...