Welcome to the December edition of Through the Lens,  our final publication for 2025. Please click to read our new quarterly publication including:

This edition arrives at a difficult time for many, and we acknowledge the deep grief and shock following the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones, and we hold particular care for our friends in the Jewish community whose sense of safety has been profoundly shaken.

As we close out the year, this edition also captures a moment of growth and renewal for Australians Investing in Women. We mark 15 years of building the case for gender-wise giving and investment, welcome new leaders into our community, and look ahead to our 2026–2030 Strategy – shifting from awareness to activation, and from individual influence to coordinated, system-level change.

Inside this edition, you’ll find:

Welcome from the CEO

• We share reflections from Amanda Miller OAM, Co-Chair of Philanthropy Australia, who addressed our recent 15 Year Anniversary event in Melbourne. Amanda’s words speak powerfully to the choice in front of all of us: to meet fear with humanity, and to turn sorrow into action. You can read her full reflection here.
• A message from CEO Julie Reilly reflecting on the year that was and the work ahead
• Updates from across our team and Board, including new appointments and milestones

Focus: The Path Ahead

• Women Deliver 2026 is fast approaching. Held in Narrm (Melbourne) from 27–30 April 2026 for in the Oceanic-Pacific region, providing a critical platform for collaboration, advocacy, and action.

Insight: Evidence in Action

• Spotlight stories showing what’s possible when funders ask better questions and act with a gender lens

Pathways: Tools & Frameworks

• New tools and evidence to support gender-wise practice, including our Amplify Kit

Spotlight: Stories of Impact

• Spotlight stories showing what’s possible when funders ask better questions and act with a gender lens
• Fresh initiatives on our Project Portal, connecting funders with projects advancing equality for women and girls

Curate: Read | Watch | Listen

A curated selection of reading, watching and listening to deepen understanding and sharpen practice.

Thank you for being part of this community and for the commitment you’ve shown throughout 2025. We hope this edition leaves you informed, connected, and supported to take the next step, in your organisation, your networks, and your giving.