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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The Giving Academy: Effective Giving
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
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Working with Your Board: Building Engagement, Understanding and Capability
12:00pm
- 01:30pm
AEST
Virtual
Many foundations rely on engaged and informed boards to help guide strategy, oversee governance and support effective philanthropy. How do lean foundations cultivate trustee engagement, understanding and capability as foundations navigate increasingly complex decisions and changing community expectations?
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Policy & Advocacy Update Webinar
12:00pm
- 01:15pm
AEST
Virtual
Join us online to learn more about these developments and to hear about our work proactively advocating for enhanced policy frameworks for giving.
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Philanthropic advocacy as an ally to the social enterprise sector
12:00pm
- 01:00pm
AEST
Virtual
With renewed Federal Government attention on the social enterprise sector, we’re standing in a rare moment — a genuine window where coordinated advocacy can shape policy, unlock opportunity, and accelerate the sector’s long‑term impact. The question now is: what role should philanthropy play, and how can we be the kind of ally the sector actually needs?
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The Power of Collective Giving
10:00am
- 12:00pm
ACST
Adelaide,
Face-to-face
Be amongst the first to hear from Brianna Kerr, our Acting Co-Executive Director, Practice and Partnerships, as she discusses the key findings of our soon-to-be released collective giving research.
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