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War Child Canada: How a Caribbean conversation is leading to a better education for Congolese girls
Allison Harding
Fri, 25 October 2024
War has many victims and perhaps the most tragic are children. War Child Canada has established a radio education program so girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo can learn at home to avoid the risk of sexual attack on the way to school. The program is supported by DECJUBA Foundation after an unlikely meeting on Richard Branson’s island.
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Melbourne Women’s Foundation delivers 2024 Changemaker Grants with a difference
Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications
Fri, 25 October 2024
Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last night to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialling an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees, after feedback from participants.
A fond farewell: How Raise and Zurich are ending their community partnership well
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, news and Storytelling
Fri, 25 October 2024
In collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Financial Services Australia has been supporting youth mental health charity Raise closely since 2017 to support their substantial phase of growth and capacity building. While the grant funding comes to an end, Raise is now well set to continue its work to support youth across Australia.
Allan Myers AC KC appointed Chair of Minderoo Foundation and changes at Social Ventures Australia and Coopers Foundation
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 18 October 2024
The Minderoo Foundation announced this week that respected Australian barrister and philanthropist Allen Myers AC, KC will replace Chair Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Co-chair Nicola Forrest AO, who will both step aside but continue serving as non-executive directors of the Minderoo Foundation.
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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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New Gen Network Webinar: Next Gen Governance for Not-for-Profits
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEDT
Join our next gen governance webinar to explore what it means to provide value to a non-profit board of directors, highlighting how you can leverage your unique perspective, networks, and skills to make a significant impact. This session will empower you to understand your value on a board and give you a taster of how you could turn your passion and influence into meaningful contributions for the causes you care about.
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FGII member focus group discussion
Melbourne, Sydney and virtual
We invite FGII members to a series of focus groups to provide feedback on your experience and your goals to support future FGII planning.
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Family Foundations Peer Network: End of year gathering – Sydney
Sydney,NSW
10:30 am – 12:00 pm AEDT
This in-person event in Sydney is for Philanthropy Australia Family Foundation Peer Network members who are from Family Foundations, including founders, family members, trustees and staff.
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