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Leading with hope
Liz Gillies, CEO, Menzies Leadership Foundation
Fri, 22 August 2025
Liz Gillies, CEO of the Menzies Leadership Foundation, walked away from the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 feeling the urgency of the polycrisis but also buoyed by a ‘wellspring of capability and imagination’, and a belief that leadership can still shift our trajectory. Here, she offers her reflections and provides a strong call to action for the future.
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Strategy update: ‘PA is most valued for its role as a convener, enabler and leading voice’
Fri, 5 September 2025
Founded 50 years ago with a commitment to strengthen and grow philanthropy across Australia, Philanthropy Australia is building on that legacy as we chart our path forward. This year marks the conclusion of our 2022–2025 strategic plan.
First insights into Australia’s mission-aligned investing landscape released
Fri, 5 September 2025
The Endowments for Impact Challenge (EFIC) has released its inaugural state-of-the-sector report. The pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations was launched as a competition last year to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices. The report captures the insights, trends and lessons that emerged through the process.
Hugh de Kretser: ‘When human rights are respected, our societies are stronger, healthier and safer’
Fri, 5 September 2025
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission shares how he’s seen philanthropy become more confident in backing advocacy and how important the impact has been. Hugh spoke at the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 and says human rights principles provide a framework for navigating the polycrisis, societal polarisation and rise in racism we’re seeing in Australia.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, Array
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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Savvy Giving Roadshow
Various,Array
MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY NOW SOLD OUT! Join us for a guided overview of the key themes in Savvy Giving by Dr Genevieve Timmons, providing practical tools and concepts to support impactful giving and insight into how philanthropic roles are evolving in a shifting landscape.
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First Nations Funders Network (Sept 2025)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Join us in the next peer network meeting of the First Nations Funders Network as we focus on the First Nations Economic Partnership to be established through an Agreement recently announced by the Prime Minister.
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FGII Market Information Day
Perth,Array
10:00 am – 11:30 am AWST
The Market Information Day is an opportunity to share impact investments in the market and invite discussion. It is designed to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures.
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