18 events, six states and one national conversation: State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Through 18 events across six states, more than 800 people came together to explore the role of giving and generosity in contemporary society. The conversations informed the new State of Philanthropy 2026 Insight Series Report, just released by Philanthropy Australia in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
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Trista Harris on why we should ‘stop loving the problem’
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Ahead of Conference 2026, philanthropic futurist Trista Harris shares why organisations should spend less time "loving the problem" and more time imagining solutions. From Sweden's child-first approach to community design, to the role philanthropy can play in shaping tomorrow, she tells Giving News the future is built through the decisions we make today.
Youth Climate Justice Fund co-founder Joshua Amponsem on allowing community to shape philanthropy
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Aug 2026
What began with student protests against a proposed coal power plant in Ghana has become a global campaign for climate justice. Ahead of speaking at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, Joshua Amponsem reflects on community-led change, the power of trust-based philanthropy and why investing in young leaders remains one of the most important opportunities for lasting impact.
Love, leadership and philanthropy: reflecting on the marriage equality campaign
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Aug 2026
Ahead of a special dinner at Conference 2026 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the marriage equality campaign, Philanthropy Australia, Equality Australia and Rainbow Giving Australia reflect on one of the largest collective achievements of philanthropy in this country.
Philanthropy Australia’s advocacy work gains momentum in 2026
Fri, 7 Aug 2026
The first half of 2026 has been a busy period for Philanthropy Australia’s policy advocacy work, as we collaborate with members, partners and government to advance our Strategy 2033 purpose: strengthening giving towards a more generous, just and sustainable future.
Invest early, change everything: Why adolescent girls are philanthropy’s greatest untapped investment
By Conor Costello, Associate Director, Policy & Advocacy at Plan International Australia
Fri, 7 Aug 2026
Every philanthropist wants to invest where the return is greatest. The evidence suggests there are few opportunities with greater long-term impact than investing in adolescent girls, as Conor Costello from Plan International Australia writes.
New research reveals growing strain on Australia’s social economy
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
New research reveals a social economy under growing strain, as organisations navigate workforce shortages, funding pressures and increasing expectations while continuing to support communities across Australia.
