Never underestimate the power of people: Anita Patel on philanthropy in action
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
When her city faced a federal crackdown on migrants, Anita Patel was struck by the strength of community response and reminded never to underestimate the power of people.
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Growing impact through investing: The Wyatt Trust’s Perspectives on Investing
Gavin Reid
Tue, 9 Jun 2026
The Wyatt Trust’s Perspectives on Investing shares a candid, decade-long journey into impact investing, highlighting an incremental, relational and often challenging path.
CEO address: culture, community, change
Maree Sidey, CEO Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 May 2026
At the recent Philanthropy Australia State of Philanthropy Insight Series, CEO Maree Sidey challenged our sector to critically examine how we write a new story of Australian generosity and mobilise a culture and movement of giving. Read her speech in full.
Sneak peek at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 program
Fri, 29 May 2026
As Conference 2026 draws near, the excitement is building and the full program is taking shape. With just over a week until June 5 when Early Bird registrations close, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics, fresh ideas and inspiring insights in to how we can mobilise generosity and shape the future of giving in Australia.
From giving to partnering: reshaping philanthropy with Indigenous communities
Allison Harding
Fri, 29 May 2026
A groundbreaking research paper is inviting philanthropists to reimagine how they listen, walk alongside community, and create pathways that honour Indigenous knowledge. Philanthropy, Our Way argues that true impact cannot be achieved while donor agendas are prioritised over Indigenous self-determination.
A new chapter for Philanthropy Australia’s First Nations Funders Network
Thu, 28 May 2026
This year marks a new chapter for Philanthropy Australia’s First Nations Funders Network, with Michelle Steele, a Kamilaroi woman, recently been appointed Chair. She told Giving News why she has taken on the role and the power of the Network to shape informed, respectful and effective giving to indigenous communities.
WA Stories of Giving: Kim Collard on Indigenous philanthropy
Thu, 28 May 2026
Currently, less than one per cent of philanthropic funding in Australia reaches Aboriginal‑led projects. For Kim Collard, a proud Balladong‑Whadjuk man of the Noongar Nation, growing this number is not only a matter of equity, but an opportunity to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic landscape as a whole.
