The Future of Giving: Why Australia’s next generation matters now
By Clementine Lucas, Head of Not-for-Profit and Philanthropic Services, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
As $5.4 trillion in wealth changes hands over the coming decades, a new generation is redefining philanthropy. Clementine Lucas of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia explores how younger Australians are bringing fresh expectations around impact, participation and purpose, and what this means for the future of giving in Australia.
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Secretary John Kerry’s message to investors and philanthropists: act now
By Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer, NEXUS Australia
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
When NEXUS Australia convened investors, philanthropists and policymakers in Sydney this month, the presence of former US Secretary of State John Kerry helped bring attention. But the real significance was in the conversation it sparked and the call to action that emerged.
Why Gen X’s ‘quiet inheritor’ status deserves your attention
By Kate Stone, Head of Philanthropic Giving, Australian Philanthropic Services
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
In the second of a Giving News series on the intergenerational wealth transfer, guest contributor Kate Stone of Australian Philanthropic Services explains why Generation X is actually at the forefront of wealth transfer, and that we need to consider this group’s life stage pressures to harness the full potential of philanthropy over the next decade
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.
Next-gen philanthropists join Prince Harry at NEXUS 2025 Global Summit
Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer, NEXUS Australia
Fri, 25 Jul 2025
A delegation of 14 next-gen leaders has returned from the yearly gathering in New York with ‘hearts full and minds ablaze with inspiration’. The summit brings together young philanthropists, impact investors and social change innovators from over 25 countries to connect, learn and collaborate on the world's greatest challenges. Among the highlights was a special workshop with Prince Harry, writes Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia.
2025 NEXUS Summit – reflections, key outcomes, and what’s next for NEXUS
Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer, NEXUS Australia
Fri, 4 Apr 2025
NEXUS recently hosted the 7th NEXUS Australia Summit, 3-5 March in Melbourne. 230 next generation and emerging philanthropists, impact investors and exceptional young social change leaders united for 2.5 days of education, inspiration, innovation and connection. In this article, NEXUS Australia Executive Officer Lucy Steggles writes about the Summit and what’s coming up for NEXUS.
‘Passion over power’: Top 5 takeaways from the NEXUS Australia Summit
Saska Coote, Marketing Lead, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
More than 200 members of the next gen philanthropic community, impact investors and young social innovators from across Australia and the world came together in Melbourne this week for the 2025 NEXUS Australia Summit under the banner Brave Voices, Bold Ideas. Saska Coote, Philanthropy Australia’s Marketing Lead, shares her top 5 takeaways from the inspiring event.
