Conference 2026: General Early Bird and scholarships open

Early Bird registrations for the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 are now open to non-members.  

Registration will give you access to Philanthropy Australia’s biggest conference yet, where we will explore the theme Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future. To be hosted in Brisbane for the first time, from 7–11 September 2026, the Conference is expected to be a sell out, so register today to secure your seat.  

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Scholarships available

We want Conference 2026 to reflect the full breadth and lived experience of our sector, so we are excited to today open applications for our scholarship program. This program aims to deepen equitable access, broaden the diversity of voices represented and ensure the Conference reflects the richness of everyone in the philanthropy ecosystem.  

Scholarships cover the cost of full registration for the core Conference from 8–10 September 2026.  They are open to both members and non-members. 

We encourage applications from individuals who are experiencing financial barriers to attendance; can demonstrate clear commitment to community leadership and positive impact; and bring lived experience that contributes to sector diversity. This includes First Nations peoples; those from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds; people living with a disability; LGBTQIA+ community members; people under 30; and individuals working in grassroots or community-led organisations.   

Applications open on 5 March 2026 and will close on 16 April 2026, with outcomes communicated toward the end of April.  

Submit a scholarship application

For questions relating to scholarships please contact [email protected] 

Reminder: EOIs open for Masterclasses, Breakout Sessions and content ideas 

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are still open for Conference Masterclasses, Breakout Sessions and suggestions for plenary content and speakers. This is your opportunity to help shape the 2026 program. 

We are particularly seeking contributions that emphasise lived experience, practice-based insights, systems thinking and collaborative approaches.  

The submission deadline for all EOI applications is midnight, Sunday 22 March 2026. Don’t wait until it’s too late – incomplete or late EOIs may not be considered. 

Submit an EOI