Small Giants Academy

A Global 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?

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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.

Our Fellows

Our Fellows are a community of leaders who have participated in our programs. Integrating wisdom and action to support each other, they co-create learning opportunities and actively collaborate on impactful projects for a more hopeful future. Explore the community below.

Learn more about Fellows
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Designer note: Fellows will appear here on the published site.
Designer note: Fellows will appear here on the published site.
Rachel Lowry
CEO, Bush Heritage Australia 
Ronni Kahn
Founder, Oz Harvest 
Dane O’Shanassy
Country Director, Patagonia ANZ
Damon Gameau
Storyteller & Filmmaker: That Sugar Film (2014), 2040 (2019) and Regenerating Australia (2022)
Sarah Wilson
Author, podcaster, international keynote speaker, philanthropist and climate change advisor
Jo Brick
David Ritter
CEO, Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Upcoming Events

Mar 27, 2026

Labour of Love: What We Work For When Machines Can Do It All? with Nipun Mehta

Join our free webinar with Nipun Mehta exploring AI and the future of work. If machines free us from labour, what were we always working for?
Mar 31, 2026
The White House

Celebrating B Corp Month with Small Giants Academy

Join Small Giants Academy to celebrate the end of B Corp Month with an evening of connection, ideas and community.
May 11, 2026
The Capital Theatre, Melbourne

Lessons from a Life of Listening with On Being creator & host Krista Tippett

Join Krista Tippett and Berry Liberman for a conversation on wisdom, moral imagination and what helps us remain whole in turbulent times.
Mar 20, 2026
The White house, St. Kilda VIC

Brave Conversations Masterclass with Danny Almagor

How to hold honest, dignified dialogue that bridges divides and invites deeper trust.
May 5, 2026
Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Melbourne, VIC 3067, Australia.

Wisdom & Action Forum 2026: Trust in the Age of AI

How do we live, lead, and build trust in an age of accelerating technology, fractured systems, and shifting truths?