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She Gives publishes landmark report for women’s giving in Australia 

Fri, 6 Mar 2026

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.

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Join PA at global conferences in 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 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. 

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Introductions and opportunities in PA’s Membership & Engagement team

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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 

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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.

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Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia 

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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.

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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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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.

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