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Shifting practice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Funders Reporting Survey results
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia has published findings from Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey. The results establish vital benchmark findings – and key challenges for the sector and beyond.
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‘Listen, learn and see where we can assist’: international giving at its heart
Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 May 2025
Thanks to an introduction by the Australian International Development Network (AIDN), Giving News had a chat with Anna and Darrell Wade. Darrell is Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Intrepid Foundation and co-founded Intrepid Travel. Anna has worked with the Intrepid Foundation for more than 17 years, progressing campaigns on issues including animal welfare, human rights and economic empowerment.
Reform of deductible recipient system a big topic at charities Pre-election Forum
Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia was pleased to see deductible gift recipient (DGR) system reform discussed by speakers from both main political parties at a community sector event in Canberra ahead of the federal election. The reform is a high priority for Philanthropy Australia.
Membership and Engagement team: update for members
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia team members Rachel Findlay and Wayne Green are moving on to fantastic opportunities – one local and one international.
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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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FIA WA Pay What it Takes
Perth,WA
$35
9:00 am – 11:00 am AWST
Philanthropy Australia, in partnership with Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) WA invites our community to come together and be part of this important conversation.Our panel, including FIA CEO Katherine Raskob, will share their experiences, successes and challenges when attempting to break the narrative around ‘overheads’ being something to hide rather than a vital part of effective and sustainable goal delivery.
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Family Foundations Peer Network – Melbourne
Melbourne,VIC
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
The Family Foundations Peer Network invites you to the Melbourne session on Tuesday 20 May. In this session we’ll explore how family foundations are engaging family members, navigating family dynamics, and meaningfully involving the next generation in philanthropy. You’ll hear directly from two leading family foundations, with both family members and staff sharing their insights into fostering intergenerational involvement in their giving.
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