End Of Year 2025 – WA

Last Thursday, our gold partner KPMG generously hosted our End-of-Year event in Perth. We’re so grateful for their continued support and partnership. A special thank you to Thu Snowden, who organised the evening so beautifully, to Michael Bohn, who warmly welcomed our guests and to Rita Fentener van Vlissingen who made this all possible. We’re also incredibly…

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End Of Year 2025 – NSW

Last week, our gold partner Maddocks generously hosted our End-of-Year event in Sydney, and we’re very grateful for their sustained support. A heartfelt thank you to Greg Palumbo, who welcomed our guests with such warmth, and to Melissa Eaton and Juliet David for organising the evening so thoughtfully. And a special thank you to Marita…

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Crown Pride Luncheon 2025 – Perth

On Friday 21 November, our partner, Crown Resorts held its seventh annual Pride Luncheon in Perth. The Pinnacle Foundation was the charity beneficiary. Our patron, Alan Joyce AC made an inspiring speech and announced that he and his husband, Shane Lloyd would generously fund a further two multi-year Pinnacle Foundation scholarships. The packed room enjoyed…

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Tips on how to Support Your Child Who is Coming Out

Support is available if you’re feeling confused, concerned, or simply want to talk with other parents who understand. Understanding What Your Child Is Going ThroughComing out can be one of the most difficult experiences for young people who are sexually or gender diverse. Many worry about rejection or disapproval from their parents—the people whose love…

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Andrew Staite on Joy Radio

Andrew Staite

Andrew Staite, the CEO and Managing Director of The Pinnacle Foundation, was interviewed on Joy Radio to discuss all things Pinnacle: the hardships faced by some of our scholars and the scholarship program.

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Patrons’ and Cornerstone Members’ Dinner 2025

The patrons’ and Cornerstone members’ dinner was held on Thursday 28 August in the magnificent ILUMINA venue at 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, generously hosted by our gold partner, Macquarie. Ros Coffey, Cornerstone member and Macquarie executive, welcomed guests. Pinnacle Foundation patrons, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and Alan Joyce AC attended, and we welcomed our newest patron, Professor Annamarie Jagose, senior deputy vice chancellor and provost at the University of Sydney. Also in attendance were Pinnacle Foundation founders Sean Linkson OAM (founding patron) and…

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Partners’ Dinner 2025 – NSW

Last week in Sydney, our principal partner, Commonwealth Bank generously hosted our annual Sydney corporate and philanthropic partners’ dinner. Over 80 guests were welcomed by CommBank Unity co-chair Sarah Jackson and Pinnacle Foundation chair, Greg Livingstone. Andrew Staite spoke of the Foundation’s continued growth in scholarships awarded, the Make Awkward Awesome campaign, and Pinnacle’s partnership…

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Partners’ Dinner 2025 – VIC

On Wednesday night, our gold partner, King & Wood Mallesons generously hosted our annual Melbourne corporate and philanthropic partners’ dinner. Almost 60 guests were welcomed by Darren McClafferty, Jerome Tse and Pinnacle Foundation chair, Greg Livingstone. Andrew Staite highlighted the Foundation’s continued growth in scholarships awarded, the Make Awkward Awesome campaign, and Pinnacle’s partnership with…

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Tailor tertiary scholarships for marginalised students

Multi-year scholarships are now open to First Nations applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+ and considering or pursuing full-time study at TAFE or public university campuses in 2026. The Pinnacle Foundation has supported hundreds of marginalised Indigenous graduates reach their higher education goals, as part of its broad program of scholarships for applicants aged 18 to…

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Crown Pride Luncheon 2025 – Melbourne

On Friday 20 June, The Pinnacle Foundation was the charity beneficiary for the inaugural Crown Pride Luncheon in Melbourne. We thank Crown Resorts Foundation for their generous support. Thank you to Kelly Townson and the incredible Crown Pride team for arranging such a wonderful event with so many impressive entertainers, comedians and speakers, to Pinnacle partners and…

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