Historic $50m Ainsworth family gift for endometriosis research ‘shows what’s possible in leadership for women’s giving’
Allison Harding
Fri, 30 May 2025
Like millions of women around the world, Lily Ainsworth and others in her family have been dealing with the distress of endometriosis for decades – and they don’t want the next generation to face the same problem. It’s this personal experience that’s behind their groundbreaking $50 million commitment to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute at the University of NSW.
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Inspiring new video series from AIIW
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to support the release of the videos.
Governor-General joins women leaders in calling for more giving
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Australia’s women philanthropic leaders have united at an event hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC at Government House in Canberra.
Leading voices in philanthropy share insights in AIIW video series
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to release the videos via Philanthropy Weekly – beginning with three women instrumental to AIIW’s origins – Jill Reichstein OAM, Eve Mahlab AO and Carol Schwartz AO. A new video will be released weekly.
Melbourne Women’s Foundation delivers 2024 Changemaker Grants with a difference
Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last night to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialling an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees, after feedback from participants.
Conference questions answered: Safeena Husain, Founder of Educate Girls
Safeena Husain
Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Safeena Husain’s presentation on accelerating impact at scale through investing in women and girls in India struck a chord with many at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024. Here Safeena responds to audience questions.
$150bn will be inherited this year: JBWere Bequest Report
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Latest research on inheritance trends, the Bequest Report from wealth management company JBWere, makes compulsive reading for the philanthropic sector. While figures show that inheritance to family, friends and charity is expected to reach at total of $5.4 trillion by 2044, only 1% of wealth transfer in Australia currently goes to charitable causes. The report considers the impact of these findings across the sector and opportunities for growth.
