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Philanthropy Australia celebrates 10 years in SA

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

More than 70 guests gathered at Government House in Adelaide last week, as her Excellency Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten hosted a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Philanthropy Australia’s office in South Australia.

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Can philanthropy help address the dire need for gender equality in the media?

Lisa Davies, CEO, Australian Associated Press Fri, 31 Mar 2023

AAP aims to launch a Gender Equality desk, that would produce more than 250 articles a year exploring a range of issues relevant to gender equality, including workforce participation and remuneration, childcare solutions, violence prevention, education and health outcomes, economic impact and leadership.

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New polling shows overwhelming support for initiatives to double giving

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

National polling released this week demonstrates “very strong” support for proposed government reforms to lift giving to charity. The survey suggests a keen and open-hearted generosity is alive in the community and that there has been a significant change in sentiment towards a more compassionate approach across society. This indicates the Federal Government’s work to develop a strategy to double giving to charity by 2030 will be strongly supported by the Australian community.

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‘COVID-inspired commitment to better outcomes must continue’: report

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Philanthropy Australia worked closely with members throughout COVID-19 to shape the sector’s response to the crisis and is now pleased to publish our latest findings on the effectiveness of that work and the sector’s overall response.

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How members can contribute to the Productivity Commission Inquiry

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Let’s talk! Philanthropy Australia has arranged two national webinars in April about the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Philanthropy

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As Indigenous Voice wording is revealed, ACNC releases advocacy guidelines

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

As the move to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the constitution takes an important step forward, the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission has released timely new resources and guidelines for organisations that are considering contributing to the discussion.

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Last call for New Gen study tour to New York

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Philanthropy Australia is planning a New Gen Study Tour to New York immediately prior to the NEXUS Global Summit in June 2023.

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