Issue #366 | 31 March 2023

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New polling shows overwhelming support for initiatives to double giving

National polling released this week demonstrates 'very strong' support for proposed government reforms to lift giving to charity. The survey suggests a keen and open-hearted generosity is alive in the community and that there has been a significant change in sentiment towards a more compassionate approach across society. This indicates the Federal Government’s work to develop a strategy to double giving by 2030 will be strongly supported by the Australian community. 

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Latest news

Can philanthropy help address the dire need for gender equality in the media?

AAP CEO Lisa Davies outlines the need for a gender equity news desk at her organisation and the role that philanthropy could play. Lisa reflects on how few female role models she had in her early career, how the industry has changed and the work that still needs to be done. 

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Philanthropy Australia Celebrates 10 years in SA

More than 70 guests gathered at Government House in Adelaide last week, as her Excellency Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten hosted a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Philanthropy Australia’s office in South Australia. 

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Climate Lens tool launches to provide new perspective on philanthropy and climate change

The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network and Philanthropy Australia have launched the Climate Lens, a powerful and flexible tool designed to help funders, philanthropists and Australians interested in climate action by breaking down the unique impacts of climate change on various social issues. 

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Sector opportunities

$500,000+ for regional NSW charity groups

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s latest funding round is now open, with a pool of over half a million dollars available for new or existing projects that support health, young people and social wellbeing.

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FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities Grants

The Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for climate-related impacts or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe.

 

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Sector events

The key issues impacting the lives of First Nations people in the Kimberley

Host: The Kimberley Foundation for Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women’s Resource Centre based in Fitzroy Crossing, WA

18 April | The Koori Heritage Trust, Melbourne, VIC | In person and online 

A live discussion: Fashion Forward - Rana Plaza 10 years On

Host: ActionAid

26 April | 82 Cope Street, Waterloo, NSW

Changing the frontiers of medical science with Professor Kate Schroder, Professor Trent Munro and Doctor Adam Walker

Host: Elston Private

27 April | University of Queensland, QLD

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Better Mental Health Research Showcase

Host: Black Dog Institute 

17 May | Online

Purpose Led Organisations - Corporate Luncheon

Host: Habitat for Humanity

8 June | 12 Micron, Tower 1, 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000

 

 

Job vacancies

Philanthropy Manager

McClelland | Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

The Wilderness School | Adelaide

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns and Membership

Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne

Office Coordinator

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation | Brisbane

Head of Philanthropy

Bionics Institute | Melbourne

Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager

Philanthropy Australia | Flexible

Learning and Content Officer

Philanthropy Australia | Sydney or Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

QPAC | Brisbane

Head of Partnerships

QPAC | Brisbane

Senior Manager, Partnerships and Philanthropy

CARE Australia | Sydney or Melbourne

Head of People and Culture

Adara Development | Sydney 

Head of Programs

AEGN | Sydney or Melbourne

Advocacy Manager

AEGN | Sydney or Melbourne

Development Manager

Yalari | Goldcoast

Philanthropy Coordinator

Queensland Performing Arts Centre | Brisbane

 

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