Small Giants Academy

A Centre for Wisdom and Action

Building leadership for a hopeful future.

Welcome to a global community of leaders and change-makers committed to creating a just, inclusive and sustainable future where people and planet can flourish – an idea we like to call the Next Economy.

We empower established and emerging leaders from all walks of life and industries with the tools, knowledge and support to lead courageously, centre purpose at the heart of their organisations and communities, and create a vision for a better future.

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

October 16, 2024

Governing for Purpose Masterclass

Join Mele-Ane Have, Matt Fullbrook, Paul Smith & Francie Doolan as they guide you towards people and planet-centred governance structures.
October 22, 2024

Storytelling for Change

A 6-week program teaching you how to harness storytelling to create meaningful change for our communities and our planet.
October 24, 2024

Journey to Impact: An impact investing course for individuals, family offices and foundations

Join us for our impact investing retreat, designed to explore the alignment of wealth and values.
October 24, 2024

Friends & Fellows Community Event

Join us for a friends & fellows community event, where we'll hear about the world of impact and why climate investing is crucial at this time.
October 30, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Exploring Happiness with Julia Kim

Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring the heart of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and its transformative potential.
November 11, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Celebrating Gross National Happiness Day

All are welcome, to join us for an evening of joy and momo dumplings at The White House, in partnership with the Gross National Happiness Centre Australia.

Ideas, stories & conversations

We're building towards what we call the Next Economy

The Next Economy is a new way of being, leading and governing that supports humanity to flourish while living in harmony with our natural world.

Upcoming Events

Oct 16, 2024
The White House, 11 Princes Street St Kilda

Governing for Purpose Masterclass

Join Mele-Ane Have, Matt Fullbrook, Paul Smith & Francie Doolan as they guide you towards people and planet-centred governance structures.
Nov 11, 2024
The White House, 11 Princes Street St Kilda

Celebrating Happiness Day

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Bhutan's National Day of Happiness.
Oct 30, 2024
Online

A GNH Conversation with Julia Kim

Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring the heart of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and its transformative potential.
Apr 1, 2025
Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford Victoria, Australia

Wisdom & Action Forum 2025

Delve into the biggest challenges of our time alongside some of the greatest minds.
Nov 29, 2024
Mossy Willow Farm

Fellows Summer Gathering 2024

Oct 24, 2024
The White House - 11 Princes St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Fellows & Friends Community Event

Join us for an exclusive impact investing community event on the world of impact and why climate investing is crucial at this time.