We are BUILDING the capacity of civil society to create systems change Sign up for updates What we do Skills We transform the skills of community leaders - equipping them with cutting-edge leadership and advocacy skills. connections We foster community - building relationships, sharing knowledge and inspiring courage. Action We drive shared action - catalysing new ideas, funding, research and strategic support. 0 Change makers Engaged 0 Organisations Incubated 0 FellowshipAlumni Major Projects Australia's first dedicated social movement incubator, filling gaps in civil society. progresslabs.org.au Amplifying the voices of people demanding economic justice by training and pitching-in diverse spokespeople.economicmediacentre.org A donor pool injecting funds into strategic advocacy responses to the pandemic and economic crisis. rapidadvocacyfund.org The biennial summit for Australia’s most influential next generation philanthropists and leading changemakers.nexusaustralia.org.au A critical project to research and develop a persuasive narrative to build public and political support for First Nations self determination and justice.firstnationsfellowship.org.au The premier advocacy leadership program for senior civil society leaders with more than 775 alumni. fellowship.australianprogress.org.au Upcoming Events and Training Featured Mar 18 18 Mar 2024 – 20 Mar 2024 Training of Trainers Workshop (In-Person) 18 Mar 2024 – 20 Mar 2024 18 Mar 2024 – 20 Mar 2024 Aug 12 12 Aug 2024 – 21 Nov 2024 2024 Spring Progress Fellowship 12 Aug 2024 – 21 Nov 2024 12 Aug 2024 – 21 Nov 2024 See all upcoming events We work with civil society leaders, grassroots change makers and philanthropy “Australian Progress is the most important organisation in Australia to bring people together.” — Kelly O’Shanassy, CEO, Australian Conservation Foundation