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What charities are telling us they need: lessons from the 2026 World Giving Report Charity Insights
By Brianna Kerr, Executive Director of Networks and Knowledge Exchange, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 October 2026
Following the release of the 2026 World Giving Report Charity Insights, Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director of Networks and Knowledge Exchange Brianna Kerr explores what charities are telling funders, policymakers and partners about the challenges they face – and how philanthropy can best respond.
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From Brisbane to New York: Why belonging is the key to Australia’s generosity
By Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 October 2026
What do global debates on trust and cooperation mean for Australian philanthropy? Maree Sidey reflections on lessons from New York and why belonging matters more than ever.
Voices of Impact: Desmond Campbell on Conference 2026
Fri, 2 October 2026
In our new series, Voices of Impact, CEO of Welcome to Country Desmond Campbell, reflects on the power of honest dialogue and relationship-building across the philanthropic sector, as witnessed at Conference 2026.
Reflections Beyond the Celebration Dinner
Jones Jones (they/them), Acting Co-CEO, Rainbow Giving Australia; Ruth McNair AM (she/her), Outgoing Chair, Pride Foundation Australia; Ayan Dasvarma (he/him), Incoming Chair, Pride Foundation Australia; and Equality Australia
Fri, 4 September 2026
The Celebration Dinner at Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 brought together philanthropy, advocacy and community leaders to mark 10 years since the marriage equality campaign and reflect on what can happen when people unite behind a shared vision.
Stories of giving
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Program Managers drinks
Sydney,Array
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEDT
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 AEDT
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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First Nations Funders Network (Q4)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT
Join us for our final First Nations Funders Network meeting of the year, featuring a member-led discussion on two priority themes identified by the network: Cultural governance and representation and Self-determination and Indigenous-led funds.
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