CEO address: culture, community, change
Maree Sidey, CEO Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 May 2026
At the recent Philanthropy Australia State of Philanthropy Insight Series, CEO Maree Sidey challenged our sector to critically examine how we write a new story of Australian generosity and mobilise a culture and movement of giving. Read her speech in full.
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From giving to partnering: reshaping philanthropy with Indigenous communities
Allison Harding
Fri, 29 May 2026
A groundbreaking research paper is inviting philanthropists to reimagine how they listen, walk alongside community, and create pathways that honour Indigenous knowledge. Philanthropy, Our Way argues that true impact cannot be achieved while donor agendas are prioritised over Indigenous self-determination.
WA Stories of Giving: Kim Collard on Indigenous philanthropy
Thu, 28 May 2026
Currently, less than one per cent of philanthropic funding in Australia reaches Aboriginal‑led projects. For Kim Collard, a proud Balladong‑Whadjuk man of the Noongar Nation, growing this number is not only a matter of equity, but an opportunity to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic landscape as a whole.
A new chapter for Philanthropy Australia’s First Nations Funders Network
Thu, 28 May 2026
This year marks a new chapter for Philanthropy Australia’s First Nations Funders Network, with Michelle Steele, a Kamilaroi woman, recently been appointed Chair. She told Giving News why she has taken on the role and the power of the Network to shape informed, respectful and effective giving to indigenous communities.
Building future foundations for First Nations philanthropy
By Krystian Seibert, Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development
Thu, 28 May 2026
In April, Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development Krystian Seibert spoke at the inaugural Blak Loungeroom National Philanthropy Conference in Naarm. He shared reflections on the Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry and its recommendation focused on supporting First Nations philanthropy.
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.
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.
