Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for organisations and individuals working to achieve positive change.

Learn about our impact

Our purpose is to work for a generous and inclusive Australia by inspiring more and better philanthropy.

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Philanthropy Australia’s latest Annual Review

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View information about the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and the role of philanthropy.

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Start your giving journey

Find the most effective way for you to give – as an individual, family, organisation or business – so you can focus on making an impact.

Learn and grow

Discover our collection of resources and tools to get you started, extend your giving, or support others on their giving journey.

Double giving by 2030

Our Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving outlines how the philanthropic, for-purpose, business and government sectors can work together to double structured giving from $2.5 billion in 2020 to $5 billion by 2030.

News and stories

News and stories

Why the new Net Zero Authority is significant

Anna Skarbek, CEO, Climateworks Centre Fri, 19 May 2023

The federal government recently announced the establishment of the authority, which will oversee the country’s move to net zero.

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Architecture meets philanthropy: transforming lives through design

Fri, 19 May 2023

How can architecture help improve the built environment for people in need? For people living in fragile communities entrenched in social disadvantage or recovering from disaster?

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Federal budget wrap-up

Fri, 12 May 2023

Philanthropy Australia welcomes measures outlined in this week’s Federal budget on the collaborative path our sector is building with government.

Stories of giving

Stories to inspire more and better philanthropy. Read about the experiences and motivations of the donors and the causes they are supporting.

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Philanthropy Australia National Conference 2022

Tue, 6 Sep 2022 Sydney, NSW

Our 2022 national conference For the Love of Humanity – People, Place and Planet was a feast of ideas, insights and inspiration held over 3 days.

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Events

Peer Network

Corporate Foundations Peer Network | Impact Investing

Sydney,NSW 11:30 am – 1:30 pm AEST
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Climate Change Lens Masterclass (Funder Only)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Measuring Philanthropic Impact – SA

Adelaide,SA 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACST
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