Expressions of interest now open! Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times (Canberra, 5-7 August).

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Leadership Summit – meet the speakers: Dr Rebecca Huntley unpacks social trends behind the ‘polycrisis’

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 13 June 2025

In the run-up to the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025, we talk to keynote speakers about what ‘leadership for our times’ means to them. This week is a fascinating Q&A with one of Australia’s foremost researchers on social trends, Dr Rebecca Huntley. At the Leadership Summit, Rebecca will be sharing insights from her latest research into voter sentiment as well as community expectations about what Australians expect from leadership today.

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Media Release: Philanthropy Australia encourages engagement with ‘Giving Fund’ reforms and cautions against ‘cherry picking’

Philanthropy Australia Wed, 11 June 2025

The Australian Government has commenced consultation on proposed reforms to the regulation of Public and Private Ancillary Funds, which are to be renamed as ‘Giving Funds’. These flow from the recommendations in the report of the Productivity Commission’s (PC) philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving.

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Some good news in ACNC’s Charities Report shows importance of sector to the economy

Rebecca Moriarty, Knowledge Lead, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 13 June 2025

Philanthropy Australia’s Knowledge Lead Rebecca Moriarty digs into the findings of 2025’s latest research on the charities sector, highlighting that revenue reached a record high of $222 billion – a rise of 10.7%.

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Queensland Philanthropy Awards 2025 cap off another inspiring week of highlights

Fri, 13 June 2025

Seven exceptional individuals and organisations were honoured at the 2025 Queensland Philanthropy Awards – the centrepiece of a week-long celebration of giving and events, including Genevieve Timmon’s Savvy Giving Essentials.

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Philanthropy 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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Events

FGII Market Information Day

Hybrid Adelaide,SA Free 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST

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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Webinar

Philanthropy Australia federal advocacy update

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST

With the result of the election settled, and a new Albanese Government ministry in place, this will be an opportunity for members to hear about PA’s policy advocacy priorities over the coming year and this term of Government.

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Workshop

Engaging with philanthropy for not-for-profits workshop | Two-part series

9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Join us for a comprehensive two-part workshop series designed to empower not-for-profit organisations in engaging effectively with philanthropic funders led by sector expert Andree McIntyre.

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