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The Hidden Power of Informal Systems in Social Impact and Community Resilience
Latest · Episode 426 · 51 min · Released 15 Jun 2026

The Hidden Power of Informal Systems in Social Impact and Community Resilience

with Jan Owen

In this episode, Jan Owen reflects on her journey - from setting up illegal drop-in centres in Brisbane to pioneering Australia's first lived experience advocacy organisations. She unpacks how philanthropy evolved from government funding to innovative impact investing,…