From Nairobi: Darrell Wade on progress, philanthropy and local leadership
Calling in from Nairobi, Philanthropy Australia Board Chair Darrell Wade shares why the future of Africa is "remarkably bright", the locally led innovations transforming communities, and why philanthropy can go further than many people realise.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Celebrating Indigenous-led giving and community strength
As Australia marks NAIDOC Week 2026, Giving News highlights the work of the Indigenous Giving Circle, a collective giving group that centres First Nations leadership and places funding decisions in the hands of community.
NAIDOC Week 2026: A First Nations-led giving model is redistributing wealth for long-term change
First Nations Futures (FNF) is a collective giving group founded to challenge traditional philanthropy and redistribute wealth to community-led initiatives. It is reshaping who gets to make decisions about resources and funding, reflecting this year’s NAIDOC Week which celebrates culture, identity and leading change.
Collective giving is reshaping philanthropy for the better. The task now is to propel it forward
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey explores how collective giving is transforming the way Australians participate in philanthropy. Drawing on insights from our new Giving Together research, she discusses a movement at an inflection point – no longer emerging, but not yet fully realised.
Indian diaspora philanthropy in Australia: an under-recognised force for giving
As Australia’s Indian-born community surges past 971,000 — making India our largest overseas country of birth for the first time — new research shines a light on Indian-Australian philanthropy: a vibrant, values-driven and largely under-recognised part of Australia’s giving landscape.
The rise of collective giving: “We all can be philanthropists”
Ahead of the release of PA’s landmark report on collective giving next week, Sophie and Paul Chamberlin of the Spinifex Trust share why they have embraced this growing form of philanthropy. In a short video, they explain how it is accessible, impactful and personally rewarding.
Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week
Next week marks an exciting moment for generosity in Australia, with inaugural Giving Weeks taking place in South Australia and in Greater Sydney. Our Directors of Engagement, Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham, gave Giving News and insider’s guide.






