Don’t wait for the panic: Dex Hunter-Torricke on AI, power and philanthropy
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
Former Big Tech insider Dex Hunter-Torricke warns society is at risk of repeating the mistakes of the social media era with AI. Ahead of the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, he argues philanthropy must help shape fairer economic and social systems before rapid technological change outpaces policymakers and communities.
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Esther Chang: why regional challenges need regional solutions
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
Esther Chang, CEO of Asia Philanthropy Circle, explores how philanthropy can help tackle shared regional challenges, from climate and food security to social impact. Ahead of Conference 2026, she shares why collaboration, local knowledge and collective action are essential for creating lasting change across Asia and the Pacific.
Field Trip Friday: A Brisbane health service’s legacy of community-led care
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
ATSICHS Brisbane has spent more than 50 years delivering culturally safe, community-controlled care that supports health, housing, family wellbeing and aged care. They are opening their doors to conference attendees to gain firsthand insight into its holistic approach and explore opportunities for meaningful partnership.
The Glue That Binds: AIDN’s insights from seven years of network building
Brianna Kerr, Acting Co-Executive Director, Practice and Partnerships
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
The Australian International Development Network (AIDN) has launched its first Impact Report, The Glue That Binds: Insights from Seven Years of Strengthening Australian International Giving and Investing, providing a detailed look at both AIDN's contribution to the sector and the state of international philanthropy in Australia.
Trista Harris on why we should ‘stop loving the problem’
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Ahead of Conference 2026, philanthropic futurist Trista Harris shares why organisations should spend less time "loving the problem" and more time imagining solutions. From Sweden's child-first approach to community design, to the role philanthropy can play in shaping tomorrow, she tells Giving News the future is built through the decisions we make today.
CCA invites conference delegates to help tell the story of the Australia we want
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
The Community Council for Australia is bringing its #AusWeWant / #ImagineAustralia campaign to Conference 2026, inviting delegates to share stories of impact, purpose and aspiration. The initiative aims to showcase the collective value of Australia's charity and not-for-profit sector, one story at a time.
Stewardship, succession and the future of charitable giving: Insights from Perpetual Wealth
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
As Australia prepares for one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in recent history, Perpetual Wealth’s Jane Magor shares her insights on trusteeship, governance and succession planning, and how charitable legacies can continue creating impact for generations to come.
