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In our fiftieth year, Philanthropy Australia is proud to be unveiling a new strategy.

Introducing Strategy 2033

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Find the most effective way for you to give – as an individual, family, organisation or business – so you can focus on making an impact.

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Discover our collection of resources and tools to get you started, extend your giving, or support others on their giving journey.

Introducing Strategy 2033

Learn more about our vision to strengthen giving for a more generous, just and sustainable future.

News and stories

Media Release

Media release: Can Australia become a more generous nation? Global leaders gather in Brisbane to confront our giving paradox

Tue, 1 September 2026

Under the theme Mobilising Generosity. Shaping the Future., the Conference will explore the role of generosity in addressing some of the defining challenges of our time, including AI and the public good, rebuilding trust in an age of polarisation, climate action, community-led change, First Nations perspectives on generosity and the responsibilities that come with wealth and influence

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Policy and advocacy update

Explainer: The Regulatory Framework for Charitable Trusts Administered by Licensed Trustee Companies 

Tue, 25 August 2026

Philanthropy Australia has prepared this resource which sets out the multi-layered regulatory framework applying to charitable trusts administered by Licensed Trustees Companies (LTCs).

News and stories

Trista Harris on why we should ‘stop loving the problem’

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 21 August 2026

Ahead of Conference 2026, philanthropic futurist Trista Harris shares why organisations should spend less time “loving the problem” and more time imagining solutions. From Sweden’s child-first approach to community design, to the role philanthropy can play in shaping tomorrow, she tells Giving News the future is built through the decisions we make today.

News and stories

CCA invites conference delegates to help tell the story of the Australia we want 

Fri, 21 August 2026

The Community Council for Australia is bringing its #AusWeWant / #ImagineAustralia campaign to Conference 2026, inviting delegates to share stories of impact, purpose and aspiration. The initiative aims to showcase the collective value of Australia’s charity and not-for-profit sector, one story at a time.

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 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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Events

Conference

Philanthropy Australia Conference 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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Masterclass

Masterclass Monday

Brisbane,Array $500 for 1 x Masterclass; $750 for 2 x Masterclasses 9:30 am – 4:30 pm AEST

Masterclasses are ticketed separately to the core Conference. Registrations for Masterclass Monday are now open. Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.

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