Public edition #25 | 19 February 2026

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Conference Early Bird registration open to members

Early Bird registrations have opened for Australia’s biggest philanthropic event, the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026. Join more than 1000 changemakers in Brisbane this September for the most ambitious and forward-looking philanthropy conference yet, exploring the theme “Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future”. 

Australia's role in delivering an ambitious COP31

Later this year, Australia will take on the Presidency of Negotiations, at the UN climate talks, COP31. This is a pivotal moment that places our region at the centre of global climate diplomacy. The Presidency of Negotiations carries enormous influence: it sets the agenda, frames the ambition, guides the negotiation culture and ultimately shapes the outcomes of the 2026 climate talks.

Blended finance model unlocks profitable climate investments

A blended finance approach to funding climate solutions is helping meet the needs of commercial investors who want to diversify into environmental projects. The Transition Accelerator's Izzy Jensen explained to Giving News how the model works.

World Charity Insight Survey opens for Australian charities

Australian charitable organisations are being encouraged to contribute to one of the world’s largest studies on non-profit activity, with the World Charity Insight Survey now officially open for responses. 

Have your say: Philanthropy Australia encourages the sector to share their views

Philanthropy Australia will be making a submission to the upcoming House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport’s inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy, and we want to include your contributions. 

Building an enabling environment for giving: Sharing Australian insights in Ireland

Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert, visited Dublin as a guest of Philanthropy Ireland. Krystian spoke with Giving News about highlights from the visit. 

Celebrating Ben Rodgers' contribution to Community Foundations Australia

In early February, members of Melbourne’s community foundations and philanthropic organisations came together at the Collingwood Yards to celebrate the work and dedication of Ben Rodgers, who ended his term as Chair of Community Foundations Australia.

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