Backing the Blue Pacific: why Australian philanthropy has a bigger role to play
By Amy Armstrong, Beth Sargent and Heather Wrathall
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Australia’s closest neighbours are home to essential biodiversity hotpots and act as global leaders in conservation and climate advocacy. They also face some of the world’s most urgent climate and development challenges.Yet the Pacific receives only a small share of Australian – andglobal – philanthropic funding. Guest contributors Amy Armstrong, Beth Sargent and Heather Wrathall outline why 2026 presents timely opportunities for Australian donors to support Pacific-led solutions that protect communities, strengthen resilience and safeguard globally significant ecosystems.
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Towards Women Deliver
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
It’s little more than a month until one of the world’s largest convenings focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment comes to Australia. Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard is among global gender equality leaders that see huge opportunity for funders to consider collective action as part of Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne.
NEXUS unveils Impact Society; deepens partnership with Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
A new trust-based collective for emerging philanthropists and wealth inheritors in Australia will soon be launched by NEXUS as part of a deeper collaboration with host partner Philanthropy Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Scaling investment for positive impact: Inside the 2026 Impact Investment Summit
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
This month’s gathering will focus on the role capital can play in shaping fairer futures at this time when global systems are under increasing strain.
