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.
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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.
What is the future of generosity? Conference 2026 program and Masterclasses released
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Philanthropy Australia has unveiled the Conference 2026 program and opened registrations for Masterclass Monday. With an outstanding line-up of Australian and international speakers and tickets already more than 75 per cent sold, now is the time to secure your place at the philanthropy sector’s leading event.
Collective giving is reshaping philanthropy for the better. The task now is to propel it forward
By Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey explores how collective giving is transforming the way Australians participate in philanthropy. Drawing on insights from our new Giving Together research, she discusses a movement at an inflection point – no longer emerging, but not yet fully realised.
Mobilising capital for good: the future of impact investing in Australia
By David Hetherington, CEO Impact Investing Australia
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Impact investing in Australia is at a pivotal moment. The sector’s annual Benchmarking Impact Survey is now open and will inform the most comprehensive snapshot of market activity, sentiment and performance to date. IIA CEO David Hetherington explains why participation matters and what’s next for the sector.
Indian diaspora philanthropy in Australia: an under-recognised force for giving
Anita Toy
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
As Australia’s Indian-born community surges past 971,000 — making India our largest overseas country of birth for the first time — new research shines a light on Indian-Australian philanthropy: a vibrant, values-driven and largely under-recognised part of Australia’s giving landscape.
2026 Queensland Philanthropy Awards
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Queenslanders whose leadership and community stewardship make an instrumental impact on the lives of those they serve were celebrated at the 2026 Queensland Philanthropy Awards.
