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.
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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.
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.
New speakers announced for Conference 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 is taking shape, with a growing group of global and local voices helping bring this year’s themes to life. Read about our newest additions to the program.
What is the philanthropy ecosystem asking of us?
By Jo Taylor
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Following the release of Philanthropy Australia Strategy 2033, long-time member and CEO of the Siddle Family Foundation Jo Taylor shares her reflections on the Strategy 2033, collective leadership and the mindset shift philanthropy needs.
The great wealth transfer is a chance for women to fund justice, not charity
By Brenda Gaddi and Cat Fay
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
In the first of a Giving News series on gender, generation and wealth, guest contributors Brenda Gaddi (Women of Colour Australia) and Cat Fay (Perpetual Wealth) say women inheriting the majority of wealth in Australia face a choice: to replicate philanthropy’s old patterns, or embrace giving that funds equity and systemic change.
Reflections from across the Tasman: Philanthropy New Zealand Conference 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Systems change, Te Ao Māori approaches and the future of giving were key topics at the Philanthropy New Zealand conference earlier this month. Philanthropy Australia’s Krystian Seibert, Sarah Hardy and Bella Conynham share their reflections from the gathering.
