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Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for organisations and individuals working to achieve positive change.

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Our purpose is to work for a generous and inclusive Australia by inspiring more and better philanthropy.

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First Nations leadership boosted at Philanthropy Australia

Leah Armstrong, Acting Chair, First Nations Governance Committee, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 31 May 2024

Philanthropy’s peak body has been on a journey in the past 20 years to support ‘more and better’ philanthropy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. As we reflect on the Reconciliation Week 2024 theme of ‘Now more than ever’, Philanthropy Australia announces its expanded First Nations Governance Committee, a Board Sub-Committee. Here, Acting Chair, Leah Armstrong, introduces its members and goals.

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Wise words: Jill Reichstein OAM and Jemima Myer

Fri, 31 May 2024

Welcome to the first of a regular series in which an inspiring philanthropic leader is interviewed by a member of our New Gen Network. Deep knowledge derived from decades of experience in the sector underpins the direction our younger members are now taking forward. This is Philanthropy Weekly’s attempt to capture and bottle some of that wisdom to share. Jemima has crafted these thoughtful questions for Jill.

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Staying the course for generational change with Children’s Ground

English Family Foundation Fri, 31 May 2024

Children’s Ground is designed to change the status quo – led by First Nations people and the oldest knowledge systems in the world to achieve radical reform for First Nations children over a 25-year period.

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This Month in Philanthropy: May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

Stories of giving

Stories to inspire more and better philanthropy. Read about the experiences and motivations of the donors and the causes they are supporting.

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Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024

Mon, 5 Aug 2024 Adelaide, SA

The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling, and celebrating achievements.

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Events

Peer Network

Communications Peer Network – Storytelling and philanthropy: three perspectives

12:00 pm – 12:50 pm AEST

In this session, we’ll hear three short presentations looking at personal approaches to storytelling and what the philanthropic sector needs to do to enhance its storytelling.

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Workshop

Grantmaking Fundamentals

Perth,WA $400-$600 9:30 am – 4:00 pm AWST

Join us for a grantmaking fundamentals workshop building on best practices across Australia, the United States, and other global philanthropy leaders to benefit you – the new and emerging leaders in our sector. 

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Breakfast

Queensland Philanthropy Week Breakfast

Brisbane,QLD 7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST

Perpetual Private and Philanthropy Australia are delighted to invite funder members to join us for our annual Philanthropy Breakfast, in celebration of Queensland Philanthropy Week.

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