Our Chair talks to ‘She Gives’ about empowering women

In September, Mel Cooper sat down with She Gives - a movement that seeks to highlight women’s giving at any scale, to any cause, accelerating positive social change.

The campaign seeks to celebrate women’s giving and Mel shared insights into her journey with "circular giving" and community-focused philanthropy. She also described how the Coopers Foundation reflects her family's legacy, supporting causes in health, education, and community support.

Mel emphasised that giving isn't just financial—it's a shared responsibility involving employees, shareholders, and the next generation. Her goal is to inspire more Australians to embrace philanthropy and foster a culture of impactful giving across society.

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