Next25 is an independent think-and-do tank. Our mission is to ensure Australia has what it takes to make the future its people want. With rigorous research, trusted engagement, and ground-breaking initiatives, we uncover and address levers to shift deep contributing factors of Australia’s biggest issues.

 
 

Our Research

A social research study that engages with the public and experts to uncover what future Australia wants and whether the nation is on track

A solutions-focused research program that engages with leaders from diverse industries to identify root causes of Australia’s underperformance on the nation’s biggest issues

 

Our Initiatives

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Tailored courses, coaching, and workshops to support Australia’s parliamentarians in harnessing their power – not only as individuals in the political system, but as individuals who can improve the system

A bespoke program to support women MPs in NSW to identify and foster changes that enable women’s full and flourishing participation in parliament

A new initiative to bring parliamentarians, public servants, and young people together to learn and apply new tools to tackle complex community challenges

Our generous philanthropic donors enable Next25 to work towards making the future Australia wants. If you would like to join Next25’s community of donors, please make a tax-deductible donation via our affiliation with UNSW Sydney.

“There are many challenges presently facing Australia, as well as new (unknown) challenges that will emerge as the future unfolds. It is a precondition to dealing with these effectively and in the public interest that the right decision-making systems and institutions are in place that have our trust and confidence. This is the focus of Next25, and why I believe it is a priority to support, irrespective of the particular issues that concern us personally or where we sit on the political spectrum.” — Bill Manos, major donor