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News and stories
Australian women are set to inherit trillions – what will that mean for giving?
Allison Harding
Fri, 12 April 2024
JBWere’s recent report, The Growth of Women and Wealth, estimates that Australian women will become custodians of more than 65% of the nearly $5 trillion in intergenerational wealth transfer in coming years – but what does that mean for charitable giving?
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Impressive leaders recognised with Australian Philanthropy Awards
Tue, 16 April 2024
The award recipients in the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards have been announced today, recognising and celebrating extraordinary achievements in contemporary philanthropy.
Rob McLean and The Nature Conservancy: ‘We wanted to be involved in an organisation that’s kicking goals’
Nick Place
Fri, 12 April 2024
Philanthropist Rob McLean AM is excited as he talks about kelp. He’s explaining the potential for ‘blue carbon’ and exploration of mangroves, sea grasses and regrown kelp forests potentially becoming options for carbon storage. It’s an initiative by The Nature Conservancy, a global organisation that Rob helped bring to Australia. He talks about his long and continuing involvement with the organisation and why he’s proud of its achievements.
Pathways to Politics for Women opens more doors in busy election year
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 12 April 2024
The award-winning Pathways to Politics for Women program has become fully national for the first time, now incorporating Western Australia and Tasmania. Building on recent successes in Queensland local elections, organisers are calling on more future female leaders who are passionate about politics and driving positive change in their communities to apply.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy 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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Awards Showcase – Australian Philanthropy Awards 2024 (SOLD OUT)
Sydney,NSW
$100
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us at the Australian Philanthropy Awards Showcase in April 2024 to recognise the incredible finalists and celebrate the award recipients for their achievements in philanthropy.
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New Gen Network: ACO up close
Dawes Point,NSW
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
The Australia Chamber Orchestra invites New Gen Network members to a special rehearsal of two beloved Beethoven works, curated and arranged anew by Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve. Led by Tipi, the program will feature an ACO quintet and guest pianist Aura Go. The rehearsal will be followed by drinks and canapes with the musicians.
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In conversation with Tirana Hassan and Joseph Skrzynski AO: The intersection of Philanthropy and Human Rights
Melbourne,VIC
9:30 am – 11:00 am AEST
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of philanthropy and human rights featuring Tirana Hassan and Joseph Skrzynski AO, renowned global leaders in the field.
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