Next25 (formerly Australian Futures Project) was established as an independent, non-profit organisation in 2011 to understand and improve how Australia makes its future. Our purpose is to ensure Australia maximises and shares its success across current and future generations. We know Australia can make the future it wants only with three strong pillars in place: a picture of the desired future, a diagnosis of system capability, and ongoing system improvement. However, from deep engagement with the public, decision-makers, and experts, we have learned that each of these three pillars is weak. Next25 is focused on strengthening them.