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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.
Key insights from the Education Funders Peer Network: AI, equity and the future of learning
By Fleur Allen, Engagement Lead, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 July 2026
AI has the potential to personalise learning, reduce teacher workload and expand access to support, but its benefits will depend on how equitably and thoughtfully it is implemented, according to education leaders convened by Philanthropy Australia’s Education Funders Peer Network.
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.
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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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Brisbane,Array
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AESTSubscribe to Giving News
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