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Get ready for Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Fri, 12 December 2025
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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Darrell Wade appointed as future Chair at Philanthropy Australia
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 28 November 2025
Philanthropy Australia is delighted to announce that travel entrepreneur and philanthropist Darrell Wade has been appointed Chair designate of its board, marking the close of a significant period of co-leadership under Amanda Miller OAM and Lisa George. Their tenure, which comes to an end in February 2026, has been recognised for strengthening the organisation’s voice and overseeing the advancement of key reforms.
The Philanthropy Leadership Summit Compass launches
Fri, 17 October 2025
Philanthropy Australia is pleased to share the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 Compass with the sector. This guide to practice in response to the polycrisis has been informed by our 2025 strategic planning process and shaped by insights and ideas from participants in the Summit funders’ workshop and from individual members.
Vale Professor Emma Johnston AO
Thu, 5 February 2026
The philanthropy and environmental sectors are mourning the loss of Professor Emma Johnston AO, whose leadership, intellect and generosity shaped some of Australia’s most significant conservation and sector strengthening initiatives, according to tributes paid by sector leaders this week.
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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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Education Funders Peer Network (Q1)
Melbourne + Sydney,Array
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT
In our first peer network meeting for 2026, we will examine the implications of school suspension and consider evidence-informed alternatives. Dr Samara Hand, co-author of Disrupting the School to Prison Nexus in NSW, will share key findings and outline opportunities to strengthen school inclusion.
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