PKF Impact
Leading through positive change
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Our approach is rooted in genuine care and understanding.
We believe that businesses have a responsibility to create a positive impact beyond their commercial success. Through PKF Impact, we channel our collective energy, resources and expertise towards initiatives that make a real difference in people's lives.
Areas of focus
Mental health and wellbeing
Supporting mental health initiatives and creating awareness around workplace wellbeing, recognising that mental health impacts everyone in our community.
Education and youth development
Providing mentorship, scholarships and educational support to help young people reach their potential and build successful careers.
Environmental sustainability
Implementing sustainable practices within our operations and supporting environmental initiatives that protect our communities for future generations.
Social equity and inclusion
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion both within our firm and in the broader community, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Local community support
Partnering with local organisations and charities to address specific needs in the communities where we live and work.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where all individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We continually review our practices to remove barriers and foster inclusion across our network. Beyond our teams, we partner with community organisations that share our values to help drive meaningful social change. For us, inclusion is not an initiative; it is a long-term commitment.
Reflect RAP
Amongst our commitments to supporting our communities is our dedication to awareness and ongoing implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. We work within our own business and with other businesses to increase awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and leadership across all sectors, and to improve our own understanding so we can have a meaningful impact along Australia’s reconciliation journey.
Join us in creating positive change
For our team
If you're part of the PKF network, we encourage you to get involved with Impact Committee initiatives. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer, professional skills to share, or ideas for new community projects, there's a place for you in our mission to create positive change.
For community partners
We're always looking for opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations and individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. If you represent a charity, community group, or social enterprise that aligns with our values, we'd love to hear from you.
For clients
Many of our clients and professional contacts share our commitment to community impact. We welcome opportunities to work together on initiatives that benefit our shared communities.
Ready to join us in creating positive change? Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering with us on community initiatives, or simply learning more about our work, we'd love to hear from you.
Meet our Impact Committee members
Meet our Chair
Jonathan Hannah is the Chair of PKF Impact, where he leads the firm’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. In this role, Jonathan champions initiatives that go beyond corporate responsibility to embed social impact into PKF’s everyday culture.
Jonathan is particularly passionate about ensuring that diversity and inclusion are not treated as one-off projects but as lasting commitments that are embedded in how PKF operates. He works closely with teams across the country to encourage open dialogue, foster a sense of belonging, and build practices that respect and celebrate individual differences. Through PKF Impact, Jonathan has helped cultivate a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to meaningful change.
His leadership reflects a clear vision: that professional success must be accompanied by genuine social progress.
Impact in action
Explore our latest articles highlighting how our people create meaningful change through acts of care, generosity and shared purpose.
Knowing your worth and value with Jacqui Bell
Jacqui Bell, ultra-marathon runner and mental health ambassador, describes how she believes women can pursue equity in pay and ultimately financial freedom.
Scarcity mindset with Yvette Martin
Yvette Martin, Chief Empowerment Officer of Lyka Pet Food, shares her story of resilience and explains what she did to secure her financial future, under difficult circumstances.
Insights
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Press Releases
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