<description>&lt;p&gt;Australians spend an estimated $1 billion on unwanted gifts every year. In this episode, Tom Storey explores a shift toward "purposeful generosity" with Jodi Kennedy from Equity Trustees. They discuss why 96% of Australians are now donating to charity, the rise of charitable funds as an alternative to the $50 Kris Kringle, and how to make your Christmas budget go further by giving back. Is it time to ditch the commercialization of the holidays for a more meaningful impact?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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The $1 Billion Gift Waste: A New Way to Give This Christmas

DEC 17, 20257 MIN
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The $1 Billion Gift Waste: A New Way to Give This Christmas

DEC 17, 20257 MIN

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Australians spend an estimated $1 billion on unwanted gifts every year. In this episode, Tom Storey explores a shift toward "purposeful generosity" with Jodi Kennedy from Equity Trustees. They discuss why 96% of Australians are now donating to charity, the rise of charitable funds as an alternative to the $50 Kris Kringle, and how to make your Christmas budget go further by giving back. Is it time to ditch the commercialization of the holidays for a more meaningful impact?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.