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‘Combining knowledge systems gives us multiple outcomes’

Fri, 7 Jul 2023

How the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance is one not-for-profit leading the way in integrating ancient First Nations knowledge systems with the latest technology for outstanding cultural and environmental benefit.

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Q&A with Leah Armstrong, Managing Director and Chair, First Australians Capital

Fri, 7 Jul 2023

‘Governments and banks are risk-averse, so there is a sweet spot for philanthropy to take prime position investing more and better in First Nations enterprise’ 

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The vision for Creative Australia

Adrian Collette, AM, CEO, Australia Council Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Philanthropy plays a key role in the vision for Creative Australia and the long-term sustainability of our artists and creative industries, writes Adrian Collette.

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Philanthropists collaborate in new employment grants program

Fri, 30 Jun 2023

A group of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations has established a new grant program to support social enterprises in accelerating growth and impact, while creating job opportunities for Australians facing barriers to employment.

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Andrew and Nicola Forrest make extraordinary gift to Minderoo Foundation

Fri, 30 Jun 2023

In an exceptional act of philanthropy, Andrew and Nicola Forrest have committed an additional A$5 billion to their philanthropic foundation Minderoo, through a donation of 220 million Fortescue shares – one fifth of their shareholding.

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Schools Plus gets $3m boost from Google

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org has provided the funding to help children and young people from less advantaged backgrounds access the digital, AI and critical thinking skills they need to thrive in the future workplace.

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Philanthropy’s growth rate spotlighted in ACNC’s Charities Report

Rebecca Moriarty Fri, 23 Jun 2023

ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward delivered her first Australian Charities Report since stepping into the role coinciding with the 10th year of the Charity Commission. Rebecca Moriarty, Project Manager in Philanthropy Australia's Policy, Government Relations and Research team, takes a look at the key points and how the rate of philanthropic growth needs to improve to achieve our double giving agenda. 

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