50+ stories for 50 years
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
This year marks Philanthropy Australia’s 50th anniversary! For five decades, our community has championed philanthropy, driving positive change across Australia. As an organisation, we have continued to grow, evolve, and thrive thanks to you—our members, both past and present.
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UK Study Tour: ‘The changes being made to power sharing practices was the standout learning’
Rachel Findlay, Director, Engagement (NSW/ACT), Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
A group of Philanthropy Australia members have returned from an enriching study tour in the UK buzzing with fresh insights and enthusiasm to invest in their work in Australia. The members had an action-packed itinerary meeting with more than 40 speakers from 20+ organisations sharing best practice and deep understanding of the many ways philanthropy is making a difference today. Here, Rachel Findlay, Director Impact and Engagement, NSW & ACT, and the key driver behind curating the tour, shares her reflections.
Philanthropy, government and community take the next steps for Australia’s children
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Leaders from government, philanthropy and community have taken a critical step towards building a better future for Australian’s children and young people, setting the stage for new investment in community-led initiatives to drive positive change.
New Southside community foundation will support local solutions to local problems
Allison Harding
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Victoria’s newest community foundation is starting to make waves in its bayside Melbourne home, with plans to begin its first grants program in coming months.
Rainbow Giving Australia launches with $1m for LGBTQIA+ causes
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
This week, The Aurora Group and GiveOUT, two community-led LGBTQIA+ funders, announced their merger to become Rainbow Giving Australia. This union creates a national LGBTQIA+ foundation dedicated to empowering Australian rainbow communities.
Dylan Smith leaves Philanthropy Australia to take up new role at Community Foundations Australia
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Philanthropy Australia is sad to lose a valued member of its team, Dylan Smith, who has overseen significant growth of the peak body’s membership in Western Australia. He is set to take up an exciting newly created role as Senior Director, Foundation and Field Development at Community Foundations Australia.
Future Generation Australia is seeking NFP partners for first time in 10 years
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Future Generation Australia (FGX) is calling for expressions of interest from non-profits that are supporting children facing adversity to thrive. It marks the first time that FGX, which has donated $43m to Australian charities working with children at risk, has opened its books to new non-profit partners since it was founded by veteran fund manager Geoff Wilson in 2014.
