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Don’t wait for the panic: Dex Hunter-Torricke on AI, power and philanthropy
Fri, 4 September 2026
Former Big Tech insider Dex Hunter-Torricke warns society is at risk of repeating the mistakes of the social media era with AI. Ahead of the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, he argues philanthropy must help shape fairer economic and social systems before rapid technological change outpaces policymakers and communities.
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Esther Chang: why regional challenges need regional solutions
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 4 September 2026
Esther Chang, CEO of Asia Philanthropy Circle, explores how philanthropy can help tackle shared regional challenges, from climate and food security to social impact. Ahead of Conference 2026, she shares why collaboration, local knowledge and collective action are essential for creating lasting change across Asia and the Pacific.
Field Trip Friday: A Brisbane health service’s legacy of community-led care
Fri, 4 September 2026
ATSICHS Brisbane has spent more than 50 years delivering culturally safe, community-controlled care that supports health, housing, family wellbeing and aged care. They are opening their doors to conference attendees to gain firsthand insight into its holistic approach and explore opportunities for meaningful partnership.
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation announces nine-year partnership with Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Fri, 4 September 2026
The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation’s newest strategic partnership with Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation reflects a simple idea: find strong organisations doing meaningful work, fund them well, and give them time to lead.
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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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Program Managers drinks
Sydney,Array
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
On behalf of Minderoo and Philanthropy Australia, we are glad to invite you to our final Program Managers’ drinks for the year. We hope you will join us for an informal gathering for those working in program management, grantmaking, or similar roles within Foundations to connect with peers, broaden networks, and toast the year that has been.
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Giving Trends in the face of a ‘polycrisis’
Sydney,Array
9:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
Off the back of the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, join us for an intimate discussion exploring the key themes emerging from the event, the global trends shaping giving, and what they mean for the future of Australian philanthropy.
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