Last week was a rare opportunity for me to learn from other foundations and cities about the concept of EcoCities.

I have recently returned from Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) conference in Bangkok in which 730 participants from 32 countries came together to share knowledge and ideas about growing the human, financial and intellectual capital available for high potential not-for profits and social enterprises.

This winter we are launching our new community education campaign, Changing Melbourne for Good, which encourages more people to be involved in community philanthropy.

Last week I spoke on a panel at the Generosity Forum in Melbourne on the three most important things I had learned while working in philanthropy.

Last Saturday I took part in MRelay at the MPavilion. It was wonderful to be under the MPavilion designed by leading Indian architect Bijoy Jain located in the park opposite the Arts Centre.