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State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026 – In pictures!

Thu, 14 May 2026

Across 6 cities, 18 events and hundreds of attendees, the State of Philanthropy Insight Series brought together a shared commitment to mobilising generosity across Australia. Explore these moments that reflect the energy, connection and collaboration across the Series.

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State of Philanthropy Insights Series starts bold new conversation for Giving 

Thu, 14 May 2026

Over the past two weeks, Philanthropy Australia’s State of Philanthropy Insights Series travelled the country, convening more than 800 people at 18 events across eight cities. Alongside Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we launched our new strategy – Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future – and started a bold new conversation about giving in this country. 

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Why gifts in wills go missing and what charities can do about it

Thu, 14 May 2026

For many charities, gifts in wills represent one of the most significant and future‑focused sources of funding. They reflect deep trust and long-term commitment from donors, often built over many years. But as research and sector work continue to show, not all promised gifts ultimately make their way to the causes they were intended for. 

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Upcoming: Philanthropy Australia AGM 2026 

Thu, 14 May 2026

Philanthropy Australia members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online on Wednesday 20 May at 11am AEST.

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Reflections from Women Deliver: gender equality is under threat 

Thu, 14 May 2026

Melbourne was alive with colour, culture and passion in late April, when the global gender equality convening Women Deliver took place in the city’s Southbank in late April. Echoing through the conference was the deep sense of women’s rights being rolled back, with speakers pointing to the rise of anti-rights movements, shrinking civic space and increasing inequality.

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Strengthening arts and cultural philanthropy: PA’s submission to the Australian Parliament’s committee inquiry 

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Philanthropy Australia has made a submission to the Australian Parliament’s Inquiry into Arts and Cultural Philanthropy, which is examining opportunities to grow philanthropic support for arts and culture.

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Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week

By Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Next week marks an exciting moment for generosity in Australia, with inaugural Giving Weeks taking place in South Australia and in Greater Sydney. Our Directors of Engagement, Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham, gave Giving News and insider’s guide.

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