What do politicians from across the board make of double giving?
Dee Rudebeck
Fri, 27 Oct 2023
The overwhelming feeling at this week’s Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit in Canberra was that the Australian philanthropic sector stands at an unprecedented moment of opportunity. It comes after the Albanese government (when in opposition in 2022) adopted a policy to work to double giving by the community to charity by 2030. A positive and effective working relationship with parliament across the board is important to achieve this. So what reforms will parliamentarians from across the political spectrum support in relation to doubling giving?
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Philanthropy Meets Parliament Canberra Summit: ‘Philanthropy is on the move’
Dee Rudebeck
Fri, 27 Oct 2023
The room buzzed with positive energy at our Philanthropy Meets Parliament event in the capital this week, themed ‘Philanthropy and Government Working Together to Double Giving’. Philanthropy Australia CEO Jack Heath highlighted the strong sense of shared purpose with government since it announced it would collaborate with philanthropy in 2022 to double giving by 2030. “There has never been a more important time for the sector,” he said. “Philanthropy is on the move.”
SA charity match raises funds for flood recovery
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
The SA Flood Recovery Match was held as the curtain raiser at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide, to support farmers affected by natural disasters in SA, particularly the recent River Murray flood event.
Clarence Valley locals learn traditional fire management practices with support from FRRR
Diana Hodgetts
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is supporting a series of workshops to teach locals the practice of cool burning to protect themselves from the threat of bushfire.
Celebrating 100 years of support for Melbourne
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is marking its 100th anniversary in 2023. Philanthropy Weekly spoke to CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM in the lead up to the celebrations.
Partnership to boost early childhood literacy outcomes extended
Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Calls to build back better after flooding in the Fitzroy Valley
Fri, 10 Feb 2023
As devastating floods swept across Australia this summer, communities around the country felt the impact. Neither city nor regional and remote residents were spared from the damage.
