What’s on

Philanthropy Australia events are a great opportunity to learn, connect with others and celebrate the extraordinary impact of philanthropy.

Conference

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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Program Managers drinks

05:00pm - 07:00pm AEST Sydney, Face-to-face

On behalf of Minderoo and Philanthropy Australia, we are glad to invite you to our final Program Managers' drinks for the year. We hope you will join us for an informal gathering for those working in program management, grantmaking, or similar roles within Foundations to connect with peers, broaden networks, and toast the year that has been.

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Giving Trends in the face of a ‘polycrisis’

09:00am - 11:00am AEST Sydney, Face-to-face

Off the back of the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, join us for an intimate discussion exploring the key themes emerging from the event, the global trends shaping giving, and what they mean for the future of Australian philanthropy.

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Professional development and training

The Giving Academy: Effective Giving

Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
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Peer Network

Corporate Philanthropy PN meeting (Q4)

11:30am - 01:00pm AEDT Hybrid virtual/face-to-face

Mark your calendar for the year-end Corporate Philanthropy Peer Network wrap-up meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

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FGII Market Information Day (Q4)

11:00am - 01:30pm AWST Perth hybrid, Hybrid virtual/face-to-face

The FGII Market Information Day is returning to Perth, hosted by the Minderoo Foundation, Impact Investment Alliance WA (IIWA) and Impact Seed. This event is an opportunity to share impact investments in the market and invite discussion. It is designed to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures.

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