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.
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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.
Building an enabling environment for giving: Sharing Australian insights in Ireland
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert, visited Dublin as a guest of Philanthropy Ireland in October. Giving News sat down with Krystian for chat about some highlights from the visit.
Philanthropy Australia’s 50th anniversary celebrations go off with a bang!
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
From Terracotta Warriors to hungry giant pandas and joyful artworks, Philanthropy Australia’s 50th celebrations have now all gone off in great style – what a memorable way to kick off our year of commemoration and end 2025! Almost 800 guests joined us at stunning venues across the country to share stories and memories of five decades of giving, knowledge sharing and collective achievement.
