Claire O’Rourke, AEGN CEO, on climate action: ‘We must fundamentally reorientate ourselves to meet this moment in history’
As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Where next on climate funding for philanthropy as we reach the mid-way point in the critical decade for action to prevent catastrophic environmental change? Claire O’Rourke stepped into the role of CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) last year. Here, she talks about her vision for the organisation, the energising response of the sector and our role as pivotal ancestors-to-be at this vital juncture.
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Frontline sector leaders recognised in Australia Day Honours list 2025
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 Feb 2025
This year’s Australia Day Honours shone a light on the inspirational work of sector leaders in areas such as trauma-informed education, social equity and mental health services for farmers. Philanthropy Australia congratulates the philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised.
Queensland government launches Office for Social Impact with $80m
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 Feb 2025
The social enterprise sector has received an $80 million boost in Queensland with the state government’s announcement that an Office of Social Impact will be established. Philanthropist Allan English AM, along with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki, are two of the key drivers behind the collaboration between government, sector leaders and philanthropic funders.
Cost of living, elections and collaboration highlighted in 2025’s Better Philanthropy Telescope
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Feb 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s third annual Better Philanthropy Telescope takes the pulse of the sector, shedding light on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape Australia’s giving agenda in the year ahead.
New State of Gender-wise Giving Survey reveals key insights
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has released the findings from the second annual State of Gender-wise Giving Survey. It provides an important benchmark to better understand the degree of gender-focused philanthropic giving in Australia. AIIW have also released the seventh video in their Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future series.
This month in philanthropy: November and December 2024
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.
The story behind the Dr Christopher Baker Memorial Scholarship
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
The Swinburne Philanthropy and Social Impact Alumni (SPSIA) group is again offering the Dr Christopher Baker Memorial Scholarship in honour of the highly regarded and passionate social change leader who died in 2020.
