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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

News and stories

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.

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News and stories

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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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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Dr Sonja Hood AM: Belonging is more than a visa category or postcode

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 24 July 2026

Belonging is more than a visa category, and it’s more than a postcode. But who gets to belong, and who becomes a headline? In Giving News, Dr Sonja Hood joins us to discuss social cohesion in the face of a changing Australia. She explores what creates connection across diverse communities, why belonging matters, and the insights she’ll bring to Conference 2026.

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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Webinar

Webinar: Giving Together |The power and potential of collective giving

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST

Join us online on Thursday 20 August for a national webinar exploring the findings from our landmark research: Giving Together: The Power and Potential of Collective Giving in Australia.

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