Don’t wait for the panic: Dex Hunter-Torricke on AI, power and philanthropy
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
Former Big Tech insider Dex Hunter-Torricke warns society is at risk of repeating the mistakes of the social media era with AI. Ahead of the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, he argues philanthropy must help shape fairer economic and social systems before rapid technological change outpaces policymakers and communities.
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Esther Chang: why regional challenges need regional solutions
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
Esther Chang, CEO of Asia Philanthropy Circle, explores how philanthropy can help tackle shared regional challenges, from climate and food security to social impact. Ahead of Conference 2026, she shares why collaboration, local knowledge and collective action are essential for creating lasting change across Asia and the Pacific.
Field Trip Friday: A Brisbane health service’s legacy of community-led care
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
ATSICHS Brisbane has spent more than 50 years delivering culturally safe, community-controlled care that supports health, housing, family wellbeing and aged care. They are opening their doors to conference attendees to gain firsthand insight into its holistic approach and explore opportunities for meaningful partnership.
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation announces nine-year partnership with Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation’s newest strategic partnership with Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation reflects a simple idea: find strong organisations doing meaningful work, fund them well, and give them time to lead.
The Glue That Binds: AIDN’s insights from seven years of network building
Brianna Kerr, Acting Co-Executive Director, Practice and Partnerships
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
The Australian International Development Network (AIDN) has launched its first Impact Report, The Glue That Binds: Insights from Seven Years of Strengthening Australian International Giving and Investing, providing a detailed look at both AIDN's contribution to the sector and the state of international philanthropy in Australia.
Media release: Can Australia become a more generous nation? Global leaders gather in Brisbane to confront our giving paradox
Tue, 1 Sep 2026
Under the theme Mobilising Generosity. Shaping the Future., the Conference will explore the role of generosity in addressing some of the defining challenges of our time, including AI and the public good, rebuilding trust in an age of polarisation, climate action, community-led change, First Nations perspectives on generosity and the responsibilities that come with wealth and influence
Explainer: The Regulatory Framework for Charitable Trusts Administered by Licensed Trustee Companies
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Philanthropy Australia has prepared this resource which sets out the multi-layered regulatory framework applying to charitable trusts administered by Licensed Trustees Companies (LTCs).
