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We are driven to explore how the approach and rigour of data and analytics can be used in unique ways to assist the charitable sector.


Carving a pathway for young kids (The Pathways Foundation + GDI)
Over the last few months, the Good Data Institute partnered with the Pathways Foundation, a wonderful Australian organisation that assists

GDI Team
Nov 16, 2021


Combating Ocean Plastic: The Role of Data Analytics
The pollution of the ocean with plastics is a notable and concerning issue. Ocean plastic has dire consequences on a plethora of groups and

GDI Team
Oct 26, 2021


Get to know: Akriti Sharma, GDI Fellow (Sydney Branch)
I grew up in a small town at the border of India and Pakistan called Suratgarh – since that part of the border is covered in desert you can

GDI Team
Oct 26, 2021


Meet the Professionals taking part in the GDI Data4Good Program
From over 40 applicants and 15 interviews, 8 passionate data analytics professionals were selected based on their data analytics proficiency

GDI Team
Oct 26, 2021


Diversity in Higher Education: A D&A View
I had first noticed the lack of gender diversity in school subjects during my Sixth Form education, aged 16. I then became acutely aware of

GDI Team
Oct 5, 2021


Get to know Chandni Patel (GDI Social Media& Comms Lead)
1. Tell us a little about your background. Where did you grow up and what did you want to do when you grew up? Kia Ora, I’m Chandni and...

GDI Team
Jul 8, 2021


GDI partners with the lung care foundation, India
22 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world are in India, leading to a huge burden on the lung health of Indians. In India, more than...

GDI Team
May 16, 2021


Get to know Shreyank Patil, GDI Fellow (Melbourne Branch)
Shreyank studied for a bachelor of engineering at the University of Auckland followed by a Master of Professional Studies in Data Science.

GDI Team
May 16, 2021


Get to know James Borlase, GDI Volunteer (Auckland Branch)
We recently sat down to chat with James Borlase. James hails from the beautiful city of Auckland and studied for a double degree in...

GDI Team
Apr 6, 2021


Get to know Lizzie Reid, GDI Fellow (Sydney Branch)
We recently sat down with Lizzie Reid to hear more about her background and her work with the Good Data Institute. After volunteering on...

GDI Team
Feb 4, 2021


Karma: What goes around comes around
GDI first met the founder of Good Karma Effect (Amy Churchouse) at a social entrepreneur’s meetup in Melbourne. We were particularly...

Andy Smith
Oct 20, 2020


Unlocking the power of data within Australian and New Zealand not for profits
Introduction In early 2019, GDI began its journey as a provider of pro-bono data and analytics consulting services to the not-for-profit...

GDI Team
Jun 15, 2020
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