Dr Sonja Hood AM: Belonging is more than a visa category or postcode
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Belonging is more than a visa category, and it's more than a postcode. But who gets to belong, and who becomes a headline? In Giving News, Dr Sonja Hood joins us to discuss social cohesion in the face of a changing Australia. She explores what creates connection across diverse communities, why belonging matters, and the insights she'll bring to Conference 2026.
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From Nairobi: Darrell Wade on progress, philanthropy and local leadership
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Calling in from Nairobi, Philanthropy Australia Board Chair Darrell Wade shares why the future of Africa is "remarkably bright", the locally led innovations transforming communities, and why philanthropy can go further than many people realise.
New research reveals growing strain on Australia’s social economy
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
New research reveals a social economy under growing strain, as organisations navigate workforce shortages, funding pressures and increasing expectations while continuing to support communities across Australia.
New Board members bring fresh perspectives to Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Two of Philanthropy Australia's newest Board members, Caroline Gurney and Ingrid Albert, share the experiences and values shaping their vision for the future of Australian philanthropy.
Key insights from the Education Funders Peer Network: AI, equity and the future of learning
By Fleur Allen, Engagement Lead, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
AI has the potential to personalise learning, reduce teacher workload and expand access to support, but its benefits will depend on how equitably and thoughtfully it is implemented, according to education leaders convened by Philanthropy Australia's Education Funders Peer Network.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Celebrating Indigenous-led giving and community strength
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
As Australia marks NAIDOC Week 2026, Giving News highlights the work of the Indigenous Giving Circle, a collective giving group that centres First Nations leadership and places funding decisions in the hands of community.
NAIDOC Week 2026: A First Nations-led giving model is redistributing wealth for long-term change
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
First Nations Futures (FNF) is a collective giving group founded to challenge traditional philanthropy and redistribute wealth to community-led initiatives. It is reshaping who gets to make decisions about resources and funding, reflecting this year’s NAIDOC Week which celebrates culture, identity and leading change.
