Modern Slavery Act enforced by new WA government procurement debarment powersCompanies that fail to meet their obligations under the Australian Modern Slavery Act (MSA) will be barred from access to the WA government’s $27 billion procurement contracts on goods, services, and public works.How we think cash transfers can be used to reduce vulnerability to exploitation as a result of COVID-19, and how the lessons we have drawn from our policy paper might help current responses.Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO have donated an additional AU$520 million to Minderoo Foundation, bringing the Australian philanthropists’ total donations to the Foundation’s global causes to AU$2 billion.See how our values are used to equip our front line Fire Fund volunteers.Minderoo Foundation and Lung Foundation Australia collaborate on new e-cigarette researchTo mark World No Tobacco Day, Minderoo Foundation’s Collaborate Against Cancer initiative and Lung Foundation Australia, have announced a new Western Australia based study to test the ingredients and toxicity of 50 flavoured e-liquids available for purchase in Australia.Minderoo Foundation commits $2 million to expand global COVID-19 trialMinderoo Foundation has committed $2 million to bolster an Australian-based global clinical trial focusing on critically ill COVID-19 patients.First larger recovery pod arrives in New South WalesFamilies of five or six people can now apply for a larger recovery pod as part of Minderoo Foundation’s ongoing collaboration with the NSW government to assist communities after last summer’s disastrous bushfire season.New national support program to provide immediate relief for artistsTo provide relief for artists and arts workers in the midst of COVID-19, Minderoo Foundation is collaborating with Philanthropy Australia.Baxter Hutchinson is an ambassador for the Minderoo Foundation’s Collaborate Against Cancer initiative. Through creating a searchable database of anti-slavery and counter-trafficking programs, stakeholders can quickly understand what works, and what doesn’t.The principles that guide everything we do at Minderoo Foundation.A $70 million comprehensive package to respond to the bushfire emergency.A Program drawing upon a strong evidence base to develop a globally relevant Through a collaborative, evidence-based approach we strive to solve major global challenges through our eight key initiatives.Our philanthropy is funded and supported by Tattarang and its portfolio of businesses.Creating employment parity for Indigenous AustraliansCommonwealth countries must act urgently to meet modern slavery targetsCommonwealth countries have made little progress towards their commitment to eradicate modern slavery by 2030, despite an estimated 1 in every 150 people in the Commonwealth living in conditions of modern slavery.Health Minister thanks Minderoo Foundation for helping WA get back to workMinderoo Foundation a founding partner of global COVID-19 Data AllianceMinderoo Foundation has joined with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Mastercard, Health Data Research UK and other partners to form a global alliance to share data on the COVID-19 pandemic.Former Australian Senator Lisa Singh joins fight to eradicate modern slaveryModern slavery organisation Walk Free today announced the appointment of former Australian Senator Lisa Singh as Head of Government Advocacy in the Australia-Pacific region. I haven’t seen everyone this happy and connected in months.” – Chris Byrne, MercyCare.Minderoo Foundation and Lions Club join forces for practical bushfire recovery effortsMinderoo Foundation Fire Fund has teamed up with Lions Clubs Australia to deliver further on-the-ground assistance to fire-affected communities in New South Wales.Minderoo Foundation and the South Australian government collaborate to deliver recovery pods to bushfire-affected communitiesMinderoo Foundation has joined forces with the South Australian government to expand the rollout of the innovative Minderoo Foundation Fire Fund “recovery pods” to people affected by last summer’s bushfires. | • WHO WE ARE • Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. Minderoo Foundation | 12,250 followers on LinkedIn | We are a modern philanthropic organisation. Minderoo Foundation, Dalkeith, Western Australia, Australia. People, infrastructure and assets are more exposed and vulnerable. The Program will draw upon a strong evidence base to develop a globally applicable The program focus is on building four key resilience-related themes.The WDRP aligns closely with the Sendai Framework, and the framework has been operationalised by the following Australian organisations:Having a common framework with other agencies that are involved in disaster resilience will facilitate collaboration and the exchange of information.The WDRP will identify and define a set of practical, short-term interventions that can be implemented ahead of the commencement of the next Australian bushfire season in August 2020.The WDRP will identify at least two evidence-based, Mission Model systemic interventions underpinned by cutting-edge science and technology to help Australia become the global leader in fire and flood resilience before 2030.As a trusted adviser and Program Manager, the WDRP will deliver a partnership model and co-contribution with government, industry and academia.If you’d like to know more about the WDRP, download our detailed strategy document.Thank you for expressing your interest in collaborating and supporting the Minderoo Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Resilience Program (WDRP). Andrew Hagger, who resigned as head of NAB's consumer banking and wealth following his appearance at the Hayne royal commission, is the new CEO of Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation. Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. Minderoo Foundation has committed up to $320 million in response to the COVID-19 crisis.For many vulnerable families, there is no real choice between sending a child to school or putting the child to work or marrying them early to help lessen the economic burden on the family.