Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
In early February, members of Melbourne’s community foundations and philanthropic organisations came together at the Collingwood Yards for to celebrate the work and dedication of Ben Rodgers, who ended his term as Chair of the Community Foundations Australia Board.
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Vale Professor Emma Johnston AO
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
The philanthropy and environmental sectors are mourning the loss of Professor Emma Johnston AO, whose leadership, intellect and generosity shaped some of Australia’s most significant conservation and sector strengthening initiatives, according to tributes paid by sector leaders this week.
How giving can enable long-term renewal in disaster-affected communities
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
This summer, communities across Victoria and New South Wales have withstood the worst of catastrophic bushfires and, tragically, five people lost their lives. Flooding in western Queensland has also caused devastating losses in remote communities. Natalie Egleton, CEO of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), shares with Giving News how philanthropy can enable long-term renewal in disaster-affected communities, not just short-term recovery.
Generosity celebrated in Australia Day 2026 Honours list
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
More than 900 individuals have been acknowledged for their generosity in this year’s Australia Day Honours. While none give in search of recognition, their abundant altruism gives hope to many communities and causes. Philanthropy Australia is proud to recognise and champion their giving, which supports diverse and worthy causes across our nation.
In the wake of Bondi: Choosing humanity over hate
Amanda Miller OAM, Co-Chair, Philanthropy Australia
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
On Sunday night, when news broke of the attack at Bondi, I felt anguish, heartbreak and betrayal. To see such an act of antisemitic violence against the Jewish community unfold in Australia was unfathomable. It shook something in all of us. My most heartfelt condolences are with the victims, their families, and everyone whose sense of safety has been upended, as mine very much has.
50 years of PA: founder video, timeline and archive journals
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s story began in the transformative decade of the 1970s when civil society across the world pushed for bold social change. Over the past five decades, philanthropy in Australia has funded, supported and advocated for many shifts serving the common good, from advancing gender equality and environmentalism to supporting decolonisation, championing same-sex marriage and more.
Building bridges with Asia Pacific philanthropy
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
As the giving landscape in Asia-Pacific develops and Singapore becomes one of the world’s fastest-growing destinations for family offices, there is a compelling opportunity for Australian funders to engage more deeply with their regional counterparts. The AVPN Global Conference earlier in the year highlighted why it matters, and how collaboration can unlock greater impact for Australian funders in 2026 and beyond.
