State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026 – In pictures!
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.
Why gifts in wills go missing and what charities can do about it
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.
Reflections from Women Deliver: gender equality is under threat
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.
Upcoming: Philanthropy Australia AGM 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.
From idea to impact: how philanthropy is powering the next frontier in medical research
Early and sustained backing from philanthropists who “invested ahead of certainty” led to the creation of a world first leadership position in the emerging field of Spatial Medicine, writes Wesley Research Institute’s David Sloan.
Conference Field Trips open for registrations
Registrations are now open for Field Trip Friday and a new program of participant led-Side Events as part of additions to the Conference 2026 program that will help delegates to connect more deeply with each other and place.
Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week
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.






