What’s on
Philanthropy Australia events are a great opportunity to learn, connect with others and celebrate the extraordinary impact of philanthropy.
Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Brisbane,
Face-to-face
Australia’s biggest philanthropy conference returns in 2026, and it will be bolder than ever! We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference: Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future.
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Women in Philanthropy 2026
07:30am
- 09:00am
AEST
Brisbane,
Face-to-face
The highly anticipated Philanthropy Australia Brisbane International Women's Day breakfast is back again for another year, bringing you a morning of connection, inspiration and conversation with your industry colleagues and peers.
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Rights. Justice. Action. Funding change for women and girls
11:00am
- 01:00pm
AEDT
Sydney,
Face-to-face
Join Philanthropy Australia and the Sydney Women’s Fund for an International Women’s Day event focused on the critical role philanthropy can play in advancing justice for women and girls, including safety, dignity and having a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
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What’s shifting in US philanthropy: Insights for Australian funders
10:00am
- 11:30am
AEST
Brisbane,
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
Join this session with Peter Johnstone, CEO of The Clem Jones Foundation, who will share reflections from his time and experience immersed in the United States philanthropy sector in 2025. He will speak candidly about what philanthropy looks like on the ground in the US, what surprised him, the most significant shifts he observed, and the changes he believes Australian funders should be anticipating
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Social Enterprise Funders Network (Q1)
12:00pm
- 01:00pm
AEDT
Virtual
Kick off the year with our first Social Enterprise Funders Network meeting for 2026 on Thursday 12 February.
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Family Foundations Peer Network – Sydney (Q1)
12:00pm
- 02:00pm
AEDT
Sydney,
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
Join us at the first Family Foundations Peer Network meeting in Sydney for 2026, happening on Monday 16 March.
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