Philanthropy Australia CEO launches Strategy 2033
Maree Sidey, CEO
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations that have stayed with me - at roundtables, focus groups, events, over cups of coffee and late-night virtual calls. I’ve heard the hopes, frustrations and aspirations of a sector that cares deeply about the future of giving in Australia.
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PA Conference Early Bird registration open to members
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Early bird registrations have opened for Australia’s biggest philanthropic event, the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026. Join more than 1000 changemakers in Brisbane this September for the most ambitious and forward-looking philanthropy conference yet, exploring the theme “Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future”.
Starting the year with purpose, connection and generosity: A note from CEO Maree Sidey
Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
As we share the first edition of Giving News for 2026, it feels a little late to say Happy New Year. Yet the sense of renewal that comes with a new year remains important. Many communities have experienced a difficult beginning to the year. Recent weeks have brought moments of grief and disruption, including violent incidents affecting Jewish and Aboriginal communities, and early bushfires and sudden flooding across the country.
Get ready for Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Australia’s biggest philanthropy conference returns in 2026, and it will be bolder than ever! We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference: Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future.
NEXUS unveils Impact Society; deepens partnership with Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
A new trust-based collective for emerging philanthropists and wealth inheritors in Australia will soon be launched by NEXUS as part of a deeper collaboration with host partner Philanthropy Australia.
Towards Women Deliver
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
It’s little more than a month until one of the world’s largest convenings focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment comes to Australia. Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard is among global gender equality leaders that see huge opportunity for funders to consider collective action as part of Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne.
New speakers announced for Conference 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 is taking shape, with a growing group of global and local voices helping bring this year’s themes to life. Read about our newest additions to the program.
