She Gives publishes landmark report for women’s giving in Australia
Australia’s largest ever mixed-methods study of women’s giving has confirmed what many across the sector have long understood. Women lead the way in generosity and their contributions are powerful, values driven and far from fully realised.
Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia
In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined.
PA Conference Early Bird registration open to members
Early bird registrations have opened for Australia’s biggest philanthropic event, the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026. Join more than 1000 changemakers in Brisbane this September for the most ambitious and forward-looking philanthropy conference yet, exploring the theme “Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future”.
Join PA at global conferences in 2026
Australia’s philanthropic sector will have a strong voice of the global stage in 2026, with Philanthropy Australia set to attend major forums in the Europe, North America, Canada, the Pacific and Asia. We will represent members, engage in global dialogue, exchange insights and bring leading practice back to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic environment.
Introductions and opportunities in PA’s Membership & Engagement team
Philanthropy Australia is strengthening its national engagement capability in 2026 with new appointments across the Membership & Engagement team.
World Charity Insight Survey opens for Australian charities
Australian charitable organisations are being encouraged to contribute to one of the world’s largest studies on non-profit activity, with the World Charity Insight Survey now officially open for responses.
Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia
In early February, members of Melbourne’s community foundations and philanthropic organisations came together at the Collingwood Yards for to celebrate the work and dedication of Ben Rodgers, who ended his term as Chair of the Community Foundations Australia Board.






