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Introducing Strategy 2033
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Youth Climate Justice Fund co-founder Joshua Amponsem on allowing community to shape philanthropy
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 August 2026
What began with student protests against a proposed coal power plant in Ghana has become a global campaign for climate justice. Ahead of speaking at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, Joshua Amponsem reflects on community-led change, the power of trust-based philanthropy and why investing in young leaders remains one of the most important opportunities for lasting impact.
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Love, leadership and philanthropy: a decade on from the marriage equality campaign
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 August 2026
Ahead of a special dinner at Conference 2026 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the marriage equality campaign, Philanthropy Australia, Equality Australia and Rainbow Giving Australia reflect on one of the largest collective achievements of philanthropy in this country.
Philanthropy Australia’s advocacy work gains momentum in 2026
Fri, 7 August 2026
The first half of 2026 has been a busy period for Philanthropy Australia’s policy advocacy work, as we collaborate with members, partners and government to advance our Strategy 2033 purpose: strengthening giving towards a more generous, just and sustainable future.
Invest early, change everything: Why adolescent girls are philanthropy’s greatest untapped investment
By Conor Costello, Associate Director, Policy & Advocacy at Plan International Australia
Fri, 7 August 2026
Every philanthropist wants to invest where the return is greatest. The evidence suggests there are few opportunities with greater long-term impact than investing in adolescent girls, as Conor Costello from Plan International Australia writes.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, Array
Australia’s biggest philanthropy conference returns in 2026, and it will be bolder than ever! We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference: Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future.
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Brisbane,Array
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AESTSubscribe to Giving News
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