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Like My Brother: The film that became a story of ‘reconciliation in action’
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 11 October 2024
Co-director Sal Balharrie thought it would take 18 months to get her latest documentary Like My Brother ‘done and dusted’. The film, about female footballers from the remote Tiwi Islands following their AFLW dreams, ultimately took six years, with many lessons learned. It was nearly derailed by COVID, but it was actually the time needed to build relationships with First Nations communities that set the pace. The making of this inspiring film, released in cinemas 17 October, was philanthropically backed by 76 donors.
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GiveOUT Day aims to bridge the vast funding gap for LGBTQIA+ causes
Fri, 11 October 2024
GiveOUT Day, Australia’s national day of celebration and fundraising for underfunded LGBTQIA+ organisations, is on Thursday 17 October 2024. This year’s GiveOUT Day shines a light on the strength, diversity and power of LGBTQIA+ organisations that are driving meaningful change, while raising much-needed funds to support their vital work.
Blended finance – philanthropy’s next frontier?
Blended Finance and Investor Engagement Unit, DFAT
Fri, 11 October 2024
Two workshops on blended finance hosted by Convergence and supported by the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) were held last week. Convergence is the global network for blended finance that aims to increase private investment in emerging markets and developing economies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. CEO Joan Larrea was the special guest speaker at the events. Here, DFAT’s Steph van Loon reflects on the key insights.
Introducing Wayne Green: National Engagement Manager (VIC & TAS)
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 11 October 2024
Philanthropy Australia is delighted to introduce Wayne Green to our members, partners and friends. He has recently joined the team as the National Engagement Manager (VIC & TAS) on a 12-month contract to cover parental leave for Mary Chackola.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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Funder Network Meeting: Disability employment in Australia
Free
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT
We invite you to join us in conversation with Kirsten Deane, Deputy Director of Melbourne Disability Institute — Be part of this joint session of the Disability Funders Network and Jobs and Skills Funders Network (JasFN) for updates on the Disability Employment Services (DES) reform, the Royal Commission, and emerging challenges and opportunities. Hear insights on how philanthropy can support better employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
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