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CEO address: culture, community, change
Maree Sidey, CEO Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 May 2026
At the recent Philanthropy Australia State of Philanthropy Insight Series, CEO Maree Sidey challenged our sector to critically examine how we write a new story of Australian generosity and mobilise a culture and movement of giving. Read her speech in full.
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From giving to partnering: reshaping philanthropy with Indigenous communities
Allison Harding
Fri, 29 May 2026
A groundbreaking research paper is inviting philanthropists to reimagine how they listen, walk alongside community, and create pathways that honour Indigenous knowledge. Philanthropy, Our Way argues that true impact cannot be achieved while donor agendas are prioritised over Indigenous self-determination.
Sneak peek at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 program
Fri, 29 May 2026
As Conference 2026 draws near, the excitement is building and the full program is taking shape. With just over a week until June 5 when Early Bird registrations close, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics, fresh ideas and inspiring insights in to how we can mobilise generosity and shape the future of giving in Australia.
The Giving Academy changed how this NFP CEO thinks about philanthropy
Thu, 14 May 2026
Stepping into a CEO role is never simple. And in the not-for-profit sector, the challenges are distinct. For Amy Low, taking the top role at a high-profile social enterprise brought a steep learning curve, particularly in navigating philanthropy.
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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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Backing the Bold – Philanthropy and investment capital aligning to unlock social enterprise growth
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST
The social enterprise sector has recently endorsed its new national strategy, placing a clear emphasis on the priority of creating the conditions for growth. But what does this look like in practice — and how can philanthropy play a catalytic role?
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Resourcing LGBTIQ+ Futures: Lessons and Possibilities for Funders
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST
Rainbow Giving Australia’s CEO, Em Scott (she/her) will share key insights and recommendations from her report Resourcing LGBTIQ+ Futures. Co-hosted with Snow Foundation, Sidney Myer Fund and Philanthropy Australia, Em will be joined by other experts to provide additional perspectives on the Australian context.
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