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Groundswell
September 25, 2026

Our commitment to climate justice

Climate justice has been part of Groundswell from the beginning.

Groundswell
September 22, 2026

Meet our Shortlisting Committee

Experts and givers shaping our next grant round.

Groundswell
September 18, 2026

How funding can shift what’s possible

The right funding, at the right time, can change everything.

Groundswell
September 17, 2026

Taking climate into the mainstream

Reflections on Culture Shapers

Be part of the change, not just the conversation

Whatever your level of giving, there’s a place for you at Groundswell.Give now and be part of our next round of climate wins.

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Groundswell
September 16, 2026

Six years of Groundswell

Six things we’ve learned in six years of climate giving

Groundswell
August 3, 2026

How we think about impact

We take impact seriously enough not to pretend it is simple.

Groundswell
July 22, 2026

The 30% battery rebate was years in the making

The battery rebate has taken off faster than expected. Here’s what helped make it possible.

The Point
July 12, 2026

Faster giving, faster change

Billions in philanthropy is moving too slowly to meet the moment.

Philanthropy Australia
June 5, 2026

No time to lose

Groundswell founders forge strong relationships at Climate Week NYC

She Gives
June 5, 2026

Building things with people you love

Clare Herschell on giving, community and generosity.

RUSSH
June 5, 2026

Trees are socialists and other things you need to know

Stunning lessons from a very strange planet.

Reasons for hope.
Evidence included.

In a world of doomscrolling, the Groundswell Journal offers you something different – thoughtful stories about what’s working and a closer look at how change happens.

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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Custodians, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We honour their enduring care for Country and the First Nations leadership our climate future depends on.

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