Small Giants Academy

A Centre for Wisdom and Action

A global centre that nurtures & empowers conscious leaders for a hopeful future.

Welcome to a 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.

Through our programs, storytelling and labs; we empower emerging and established leaders, from all walks of life and sectors with the tools, knowledge and community to respond meaningfully to the metacrisis of the 21st century.

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

February 13, 2025

Lessons From Bhutan: Implementing Wellbeing Economics

Hosted by Small Giants Academy, The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia welcomes two of Bhutan’s most esteemed royal figures to Melbourne.
March 20, 2025

Interconnected Leader

Our Interconnected Leader 11 Week Online program empowers individuals to successfully navigate the complexities of leadership by integrating mindfulness and somatic practices into the way they lead – connecting with our inner wisdom to foster personal growth and build collective harmony.
March 20, 2025

Into the Arena: Climate Accelerator

Deepen your understanding of the systems creating the climate crisis and develop a framework for your own climate action.
April 1, 2025

Wisdom & Action Forum

Delve into the biggest challenges of our time alongside some of the greatest minds as we explore We Are Nature.
April 9, 2025

Bhutan: Exploring Gross National Happiness

Join us on this 10 day adventure into the remote Buddhist Kingdom nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.
April 25, 2025

The Isles: Rewilding

Join us as we travel through the Isles, where you'll immerse yourself in visions of a wilder future alongside a curated cohort of purpose-driven humans.
May 11, 2025

Scandinavia: The Future of Cities

Join our Scandinavian safari, where we'll explore the future of cities in a time of dramatic economic, social and environmental change.

Ideas, stories & conversations

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

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

Feb 13, 2025
11 Princes St St Kilda 3182

Lessons From Bhutan: Implementing Wellbeing Economics

Hosted by Small Giants Academy, The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia welcomes two of Bhutan’s most esteemed royal figures to Melbourne.
Feb 18, 2025
Zoom

Masterclass: Systems-Lens Investing

Join us for a masterclass where we delve into the essence of systems thinking and its application in investing.
Apr 1, 2025
Wisdom & Action Forum 2025

Wisdom & Action: We Are Nature School Art Competition

Small Giants invites students to submit a nature-themed artwork for a chance to win a $500 prize and showcase their art at our Wisdom & Action Forum.
Feb 27, 2025
The White House - 11 Princes St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Fellows & Friends Community Drinks

Join us for an evening of community and connection at the White House
Apr 26, 2025
The White House, St Kilda

Poems On Being with Each Other Retreat

Join us at the White House for a sublime poetry immersive with Pádraig Ó Tuama.
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.