Janet Clarke Hall was founded in 1886 and is the oldest residential college for women in Australia. It pioneered college education for women in the country and is now part of the University of Melbourne. The College upholds values of equality, academic excellence and...
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Earning a Living: The artist’s changing workplace
Positive Solutions was engaged by The Ian Potter Cultural Trust engaged to review the impact of the Trust’s support for Australian artists, and advise on strategies for the future. As context for our advice we prepared a scan of some factors impacting the...
Governance to support the transformation of Melbourne Arts Precinct
Southbank precinct was already home to a cluster of world-class arts and cultural organisations. However, the precinct lacked the “glue” that could make the cultural experience cohesive. Broadly, the challenges identified were a lack of street life such as places to...
Newsletter – July 2025
NEWSLETTER | JULY 2025In the last year we were delighted to work once again with Queensland South Native Title Services, undertaking a board review to help QSNTS maintain high standards of governance. We also worked on two projects with a new client – the University...
Newsletter – April 2023
It has been a busy start to 2023 for Positive Solutions. The end of 2022 saw the team conclude a number of governance projects, including a review of the State Library of Queensland Board, advice for the Betty Amsden Foundation, and hosting a free Governance webinar...
A major international NGO looks to improve its reporting arrangements to the Board
Oxfam Australia is one of the most prominent NGOs in the country – operating throughout the region and beyond. International aid, disaster relief, advocacy and fundraising – including through its shops – form the main activity streams for Oxfam. It is a complex...
West Kowloon Major Arts Development
Asia’s leading cities are competing for economic and cultural leadership. Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong have all transformed themselves in recent years. In Hong Kong the spirit of entrepreneurship and commitment to commercial development has always been...
QSNTS Board Review
Queensland South Native Title Services works in trusting partnerships with Traditional Owners to provide support through the native title journey. In February, Positive Solutions provided our second board review report for QSNTS. Our report was based on interviews and...
Soils for Life – Governance Review
Soils For Life is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting Australian farmers and rural communities in regenerating soils and landscapes, to build natural and social capital and transform food systems. Soils For Life builds communities of practice around...









