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Strategy update: ‘PA is most valued for its role as a convener, enabler and leading voice’

Fri, 5 September 2025

Founded 50 years ago with a commitment to strengthen and grow philanthropy across Australia, Philanthropy Australia is building on that legacy as we chart our path forward. This year marks the conclusion of our 2022–2025 strategic plan.

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Gender Compass Stage 2 offers practical tools for gender-wise practice

Fri, 5 September 2025

Australians Investing in Women and Plan International Australia continue to expand and develop their inspiring work on supporting gender-wise practices through the next stage of the Gender Compass research.

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PA welcomes Jodi Farley as Director, Engagement, in South Australia

Fri, 5 September 2025

The Philanthropy Australia team is delighted to welcome Jodi Farley, who will take up the role of Director, Engagement (SA).

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Catch up on Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 breakout sessions – Part 2

Fri, 5 September 2025

Here’s your chance to catch up on what you missed in the second set of our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ sessions. Read reflections on investing in leadership to collective solutions to climate change and emerging approaches to addressing inequality.

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 Conference 2026

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 Brisbane, Array

Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.

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Events

Peer Network

First Nations Funders Network (Sept 2025)

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST

Join us in the next peer network meeting of the First Nations Funders Network as we focus on the First Nations Economic Partnership to be established through an Agreement recently announced by the Prime Minister.

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FGII Market Information Day

Perth,Array 10:00 am – 11:30 am AWST

The Market Information Day is an opportunity to share impact investments in the market and invite discussion. It is designed to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures.

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Webinar

Social Enterprise Funders Network in conjunction with Impact2032

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST

Philanthropy Australia’s (PA) Social Enterprise Funders Network (co-hosted by Belinda Morrissey from English Family Foundation and Sally McGeoch from Westpac Foundation) will host a hybrid meeting in Brisbane to launch Impact2032 to the Australian philanthropic community.

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