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A message from the Co-Chairs: Announcement of new Philanthropy Australia CEO
Philanthropy Australia (PA), the national peak body for philanthropy, announces the appointment of Maree Sidey as its new CEO, commencing 1 June 2024.
Read moreThe book on miscarriage the Victorian Women’s Trust knew had to be written
Around 285 pregnancies result in miscarriage each day in Australia – or around one every five minutes. It’s an extraordinary figure and yet the most common complication associated with childbirth is shrouded in silence, and unfortunately shame, for many of the thousands of affected families. Author Isabelle Oderberg has set out to change some of the perceptions around this all-too-common experience in her book Hard to Bear, the writing of which was supported by philanthropy.
One year on from the Climate Lens launch, funders tell how it’s helped
Australia’s ‘climate whiplash’ summer of dangerous downpours and scorching heat is a reminder – if one were needed – that we’re in a critical moment for action on climate change. As challenging as it may seem, there are incredible opportunities to apply a climate change lens across your funding and investments, while upholding your existing philanthropic mission.
Startling research shows cost of living pressures hitting Sydney women hard
Philanthropy Australia co-hosted an event with Sydney Women’s Fund to launch its Portrait V Women of Greater Sydney Research on International Women’s Day 2024. The study is conducted every three years and takes the pulse of women in Sydney, highlighting the issues that matter to them and the challenges they face. Here, Lisa Grinham, Head of Sydney Women’s Fund, shares the findings, which inform the organisation’s granting process.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia National Conference 2022
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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Family Foundations Peer Network
Philanthropy Australia’s Family Foundations Peer Network Co-chairs Emily Albert and Nicole Engelman invite you to our first Family Foundations Peer Network session for 2024. This session will cover how family foundations can collaborate – whether that is amongst themselves as funders or how they can support their partners and non-profits to collaborate.Join us as we explore the nuances of collaborative efforts in the realm of Family Foundations. Gain insights into strategies and best practice examples that facilitate effective partnerships.
Read moreNew Gen Network gathering
It is our pleasure to invite members of Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network to an intimate gathering focused on the vital role philanthropists play in creating systemic social change, and providing insight into how funders can support advocates striving to build a fairer Australia.
Read moreCorporate Foundations Peer Network – Corporate Philanthropy and ESG (Sydney)
Corporate Philanthropy and ESG initiatives are increasingly interconnected, reflecting a broader trend of aligning business practices with social and environmental responsibility. Corporate funders are invited to join us to hear from two leading organisations and how they weave their foundation work into their broader ESG goals. This in person event provides an exclusive chance to connect with like-minded funders and share your own experiences.
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