Philanthropy invited to step into powerful shared work with First Nations communities
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Right across the country, a powerful series of conversations and gatherings is reshaping the way philanthropy listens to and works with First Nations communities.
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PA expands to TAS: introductions and opportunities in membership team
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
We are delighted to announce that Philanthropy Australia is extending its national footprint and will open an office in Tasmania. Lola Cowle has been appointed our first Director of Engagement (TAS) and starts next week.
Conference 2026: General Early Bird and scholarships open
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Early Bird registrations for the Philanthropy Australia Conference are now open to non-members, and the scholarship program has gone live.
Philanthropy Australia CEO launches Strategy 2033
Maree Sidey, CEO
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations that have stayed with me - at roundtables, focus groups, events, over cups of coffee and late-night virtual calls. I’ve heard the hopes, frustrations and aspirations of a sector that cares deeply about the future of giving in Australia.
Blended finance model unlocks profitable climate investments
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Transition Accelerator is an Australian organisation developing new funding approaches that partner philanthropy and private capital to back climate solutions. Giving News spoke with Izzy Jensen, Managing Partner, about its use of “blended finance” models to address some of Australia's most significant environmental challenges.
PA Conference Early Bird registrations open!
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Early bird registrations have opened for Australia’s biggest philanthropic event, the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026. Join more than 1000 changemakers in Brisbane this September for the most ambitious and forward-looking philanthropy conference yet, exploring the theme “Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future”.
Join PA at global conferences in 2026
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Australia’s philanthropic sector will have a strong voice of the global stage in 2026, with Philanthropy Australia set to attend major forums in the Europe, North America, Canada, the Pacific and Asia. We will represent members, engage in global dialogue, exchange insights and bring leading practice back to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic environment.
