Effective Altruism Australia

Effective Altruism Australia Effective Altruism Australia is a tax deductible institution that partners with charities which are the most effective at saving and improving lives.

18/06/2026

Are the most popular causes the most important?

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧

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𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆

-> Bridget Loughhead, Head of Community Programs at Effective Altruism Australia
-> Ray O’Leary, Comedian, writer & TV personality
-> Grace Adams 🔸, CEO of Effective Altruism Australia

This episode takes on one of the most uncomfortable questions in ethics: whether doing good should be led by emotion, popularity, proximity - or cold, hard impact. Bridget Loughhead, Ray O’Leary and Grace Adams 🔸 unpack why some causes attract attention while others remain invisible, whether social media has made giving more performative, and what happens when “helping everyone a little” means failing to help anyone enough.

From the famous “Repugnant Conclusion” thought experiment to the brutal logic of saving five strangers over one child you know, this conversation sits in the messy space between compassion and calculation.

Can maths tell us how to be moral?

Are we drawn to causes because they matter, or because they make us feel heroic?

And if impact were invisible, would we still care?

A provocative, funny and morally uncomfortable conversation about charity, sacrifice, suffering, and the impossible choices behind trying to do the most good.

16/06/2026

What does Ray O'Leary think about effective altruism?

Full podcast is NOW LIVE on our channel! Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple.

When was the last time you sat with an idea that actually challenged how you think about doing good?EAA’s Introduction t...
12/06/2026

When was the last time you sat with an idea that actually challenged how you think about doing good?

EAA’s Introduction to Effective Altruism Course is a free, 6-week program where a small group works through some of the biggest ideas in ethics, global health and the future of humanity.

It’s not a lecture series. It’s curated readings and honest conversation, the kind where you might change your mind about something important.

🗓️ 20 July – 29 August
📍 Online and in-person (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
💰 Free

Apply https://introcourse.eaa.org.au/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=ic2_jul2026&utm_content=bio

The planet is sending warnings louder than ever before. Record-breaking wildfires are already devastating communities ac...
11/06/2026

The planet is sending warnings louder than ever before. Record-breaking wildfires are already devastating communities across the globe.

Climate change is no longer a future problem, it’s a humanitarian emergency happening now.

To read more - head to the link in bio 🔗

This EOFY, your donation can go twice as far - across some of the world’s most effective giving opportunities. Until 30 ...
10/06/2026

This EOFY, your donation can go twice as far - across some of the world’s most effective giving opportunities.

Until 30 June, Effective Altruism Australia is matching donations from new and returning donors after 12 months, up to $5,000 per donor, with matching available across global health and climate giving. That means your tax-deductible donation could help double the impact of proven interventions like malaria prevention, childhood vaccinations, vitamin A supplementation, direct cash transfers, and high-impact climate solutions.

One donation. Double the reach. Double the good.

Donate before 30 June. 👉 https://effectivealtruism.org.au/eofy/

Terms and conditions apply.

08/06/2026

Our upcoming podcast episode of MORE THAN GOOD, releases soon!

We are joined by
-> Bridget Loughhead, Head of Community Programs at Effective Altruism Australia
-> , Comedian, writer & TV personality
-> , CEO of Effective Altruism Australia

Moderated by

This episode takes on one of the most uncomfortable questions in ethics: whether doing good should be led by emotion, popularity, proximity - or cold, hard impact. Bridget, Ray O’Leary and Grace Adams unpack why some causes attract attention while others remain invisible, whether social media has made giving more performative, and what happens when “helping everyone a little” means failing to help anyone enough.
From the famous “Repugnant Conclusion” thought experiment to the brutal logic of saving five strangers over one child you know, this conversation sits in the messy space between compassion and calculation.
Can maths tell us how to be moral?
Are we drawn to causes because they matter, or because they make us feel heroic?
And if impact were invisible, would we still care?

A provocative, funny and morally uncomfortable conversation about charity, sacrifice, suffering, and the impossible choices behind trying to do the most good.

02/06/2026

As the end of the financial year approaches, your contribution can act as a vital stabilizer in an increasingly unstable global aid system. This year is about more than just fundraising; it is a critical window to secure essential health interventions, such as vitamin A supplements for children and insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria. Effective Altruism Australia is aiming to raise $2.5 million by June 30 to ensure high-impact funding reaches those who need it most. Make a tax-deductible donation today to provide life-saving support where it can do the most good.

Make a tax deductive donation effectivealtruism.org.au/eofy/

Australia’s renewable energy conversation often centres around solar, wind, and batteries.But geothermal may be a far la...
29/05/2026

Australia’s renewable energy conversation often centres around solar, wind, and batteries.

But geothermal may be a far larger opportunity than many realise.

Read more - link in bio.

is one of the Effective Altruism Australia Environment Fund grantees.

13/05/2026

What does it actually mean to be a good person? One idea is that goodness involves caring beyond our immediate circle - not just the people close to us, but potentially animals too, since they can feel pain and suffering much like we do.

This opens up questions about the longer-term effects of our choices, and what we each add to the world. Though it’s a big ask - because we’re animals too, wired to put our families first.

So perhaps, the more interesting question isn’t whether we should care about all living things, but how we balance that against the very real need for close relationships and a stable life. Can we hold both without pretending the tension between them is easy?

In this episode of More Than Good, we sit down with some of the world’s most thoughtful minds on ethics, philanthropy, and human behaviour:

— one of the most influential moral philosophers of our time

— CEO of Effective Altruism Australia

Krystian Seibert — Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development at Philanthropy Australia and Chair of Mental Health First Aid International

Tse Yip Fai — researcher and PhD candidate on the intersection of AI and animal ethics

Moderated by 🌱

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲 https://lnkd.in/gFXNHHbt
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 https://lnkd.in/gB_xKdxq

For millions, mental healthcare simply doesn’t exist. This is one of healthcare’s most overlooked crises. To read more -...
07/05/2026

For millions, mental healthcare simply doesn’t exist.

This is one of healthcare’s most overlooked crises.

To read more - see the link in bio.

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