News and stories

News and stories

Gifts in wills: How can charities ensure that promised bequests are realised?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024

In this joint Q&A, Morgan Koegel and Rohani Bixler, two of the specialist speakers at Philanthropy Australia and Include a Charity’s Legacy Lunch in October, share some findings from the latest research on unfulfilled bequests. Ahead of their upcoming report, they provide valuable insights on the cost of ‘missing gifts’ and what charities and advisers can do to ensure a donor’s legacy achieves the impact that was intended.   

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The ‘growing, complex web of wellbeing challenges’ facing school students

Nick Place Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Schools Plus has developed a number of initiatives aimed at supporting young people’s mental health in rural communities that is producing heartening outcomes.

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Operation Flinders: ‘It’s a bit of a headspin for the kids’

Nick Place Fri, 30 Aug 2024
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Video: Inspiring Story – Healthy Dreaming

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Healthy Dreaming is a program offering care coordination, navigation of services to empower First Nations peoples to connect with services in the Port Augusta region.

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Video: Inspiring Story – ifarmwell

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Designed by Australian farmers, ifarmwell helps other Australian farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day. 

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Video: Inspiring Story – Foundation Barossa

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Foundation Barossa nurtures and builds its community’s strength and assets, responding to challenges and opportunities and supporting organisations and individuals to do likewise. 

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Video: Inspiring story – Carclew

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Carclew is South Australia’s largest multi-art form and cultural organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under. It provides young people with opportunities to try different art forms, supports emerging artists to develop their craft and advocates for youth art practice. Watch their story in this video.

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