In this special episode, Shane and Andrea sit down with Amanda Mandie OAM, founder and Executive Director of locally based charity, Koala Kids. This conversation follows a recent volunteering day where Aintree Group team members spent time at the Koala Kids warehouse in Hawthorn.

Amanda shares the heartfelt story behind Koala Kids – a charity she co-founded with her son Nick – and how it has grown into a vibrant, community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people undergoing cancer treatment. She talks about their journey so far, the impact of their work, and how people and businesses can get involved to support them.

Find out more about the wonderful work Koala Kids do, and how can you get involved, here: https://koalakids.org.au/, and follow them on Instagram: @koalakids.

Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

🎧 This week we’re revisiting our episode with Olivia Clark-Moffatt from the Australian Communities Foundation!

As 30 June approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your charitable giving and how it fits into your end-of-financial-year tax planning.

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Olivia Clark-Moffatt from the Australian Communities Foundation shares her passion for helping generous Australians make a bigger impact with their charitable donations, and explains how families, businesses and individuals can benefit from structured giving and setting up their own foundation.

Australian Communities Foundation: communityfoundation.org.au | @auscommunities

Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Cryptocurrency has captured mainstream attention since 2017, yet many wealth advisors still lack the knowledge to offer helpful advice to investors who could genuinely benefit. In this episode, Andrew McPhee from Synergist joins Shane and Andrea to bust myths and unpack the real opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchain that are often hidden behind misconceptions and meme-coins.

We explore the meaningful innovation driving change in the financial world, why understanding must come before investment, and how advisors can build trust in an industry clouded by hype, jargon, and “crypto bros.” This isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about preparing for the future of wealth with clarity, caution, and confidence.

Find out more about Andrew and Synergist: https://synergist.com.au/.

Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.