Early bird tickets now available for the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024!

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

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Read about the recipients in the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards

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

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Inspiring stories of giving volume 1 – now available to read and download

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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.

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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

New gender-wise resource launched to support philanthropic collaborations

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 26 April 2024

Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) and the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Social Equity Institute (MSEI) have launched a comprehensive resource to increase the impact of philanthropic and social investments.

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Top tips for improving your government engagement, with Sam Rosevear

Sam Rosevear Fri, 3 May 2024

Navigating government and influencing policy reform can be a complex process but a key imperative for many in the philanthropic and charity sectors. How do you reach the right people and build the relationships needed to create an effective narrative around your organisation and concerns? Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director, Sam Rosevear, has decades of experience in this space, which he is set to share in an online event on Tuesday 7 May 2024. Ahead of the webinar, Sam provides a selection of tips to help secure your goals.

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Disaster-hit communities helped to get going again by RACQ workers turned volunteers

Allison Harding Fri, 3 May 2024

The RACQ Foundation was established in the wake of the 2011 Brisbane floods and Tropical Cyclone Yasi. Since then, the Foundation has continued to support communities from the outback to the coast, pledging more than 33,000 volunteering hours to deliver its Community Assistance Projects.

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Who were the two founding ‘godmothers’ of Philanthropy Australia?

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 26 April 2024

In this fascinating look back in time, we share an archival story about the two women founders of Philanthropy Australia, first known as the Australian Association of Philanthropy (AAP). This extracted article is taken from a 1989 edition of our newsletter at the time, called Philanthropy. Pat Feilman and Meriel Wilmot are introduced as ‘the two people most instrumental in setting up the association’. In the interviews, they reflect on the state of philanthropy at the time, why they wanted to establish an association of philanthropists – and the initial reluctance of many in the sector to be involved.

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

WA Funders Network

Cottesloe,WA 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AWST

Join us for an inspiring and transformative gathering, aimed at strengthening the heart of Western Australia’s philanthropic community.

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Webinar

Influencing government: A practical guide

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST

A practical guide to engaging with government to secure funding or achieve policy reform.

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Peer Network

New Gen Breakfast Club

Sydney,NSW 7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST

Start your day with other New Gens at the social enterprise Two Good Co Cafe, nestled within the vibrant Yirranma Place — a hub dedicated to social purpose and philanthropic endeavors—in Darlinghurst.

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