Issue #369 | 21 April 2023

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AMP Foundation fund gives great ideas a chance

Breaking down barriers is at the heart of the two special Tomorrow Makers $1 million grants marking the foundation’s 30th anniversary. The gifts – to not-for-profits Global Sisters and First Australians Capital – are all about supporting ideas that can change not just individual lives but society too.

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News

Timely exhibition draws us to the distressed Barka (Darling River)

An exhibition featuring the work of Barkandji Elder Uncle Badger Bates and visual artist Justine Muller at the Australian Museum, supported by The Balnaves Foundation, could not be a more timely prompt for our attention as calls for action follow the latest devastating fish kill.

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Philanthropy Australia Board Elections 2023

The following candidates have been elected to the Philanthropy Australia Board of Directors:

  • Alex Dimos
  • Amanda Miller OAM
  • Kirsty Allen
  • Kristen Stevenson
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Sector opportunities 

Applications close soon for the WA and SA Social Impact Leadership Australia Scholarships

Social Impact Leadership Australia is looking for CEOs (or equivalent) from South Australia and Western Australia who are ready to be challenged to learn new ways of operating and explore more about who they are as leaders. Applications are open until 23 April 2023.

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$250,000 available for community-led mental health projects

Remote, rural and regional communities across Australia can apply now for grants up to $20,000 for community-driven mental health and wellbeing projects, through FRRR’s In a Good Place program. Community groups are invited to apply for up to $20,000 to support activities that empower locals to talk, connect, learn, and foster help-seeking behaviours. 

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Telematics Trust Small Grant Round

The Telematics Trust supports organisations and individuals with one-off
grants of up to $50,000 to invest in an innovative project or initiative in line with its mission. The vision of the Telematics Trust is for technology to transform lives through education and training for the cultural, social and economic benefit of Victorians. 

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Philanthropy Australia events

Impact investing in practice: blended finance

Where: Online
When: Thursday 27 April
Time: 12pm - 1.30pm (AEST)

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Workshop for funders

In partnership with KTISIS Capital

 

Where: East Melbourne, VIC
When: Monday 15 May
Time: 9am - 5pm (AEST)

 

Are you new to grantmaking or looking to expand your knowledge and practices? Join us for a new training program building on the best practices from across the United States, Australia, and other global philanthropy leaders to benefit you – the new and emerging leaders in our sector.

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Sector events

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

Voices for Impact: Meet the First Nations leaders mobilising around the Referendum

Host: Australian Communities Foundation

27 April | The Edge (Fed Square), Melbourne VIC and Online

AEGN Annual Conference: Building power, shifting power

Host: AEGN

3-4 May | Sydney, NSW

The Funding Network 10th Anniversary crowdfunding event

Host: The Funding Network

4 May | Sydney and Online

FROCKING HILARIOUS: Queens of comedy for women's rights

Host: ActionAid

6 May (Brisbane) | 10 May (Sydney)

Better Mental Health Research Showcase

Host: Black Dog Institute 

17 May | Online

The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn

Host: Humpty Dumpty Foundation 

28 May | Sydney

Yalari Sydney Gala Dinner

Host: Yalari 

2 June | Sydney, NSW

A Night In The Doghouse

Host: Black Dog Institute 

3 June | Cell Block Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW

Purpose Led Organisations - Corporate Luncheon

Host: Habitat for Humanity

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

 

 

Job vacancies

Membership Officer (Qld and NT)

Philanthropy Australia | Brisbane

Development Manager

Marrugeku | Perth or Sydney

Head of Philanthropy

Museums Victoria | Melbourne

Philanthropy Manager

Beyond Zero Emissions | Melbourne/Flexible

Board Treasurer

Expression Australia

Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research | Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

The Wilderness School | Adelaide

Head of Philanthropy

Bionics Institute | Melbourne

 

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