Public edition #26 | 6 March 2026

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Philanthropy Australia's CEO launches new strategy

In our fiftieth year, Philanthropy Australia is proud to be unveiling a new strategy. Through hundreds of conversations with members, peers and partners, a clear and compelling plan has emerged of how to deepen the impact of generosity in Australia.

Conference 2026: General Early Bird tickets and scholarships now open

Early Bird registrations for the Philanthropy Australia Conference are now open to non-members, and the scholarship program has gone live.

She Gives publishes landmark report on women's giving in Australia

Australia’s largest ever mixed-methods study of women’s giving was unveiled last week by She Gives. The report confirms the unrealised potential of women's giving as they gain greater economic power, education and equality.  

Scaling investment for positive impact: Impact Investment Summit 2026

This month’s Summit in Sydney will focus on the role capital can play in shaping fairer futures at a time when global systems are under increasing strain.

First Nations-led projects opens powerful partnership pathways for philanthropy

Upcoming Blak Loungeroom and Common Threads gatherings, a new redistribution fund, and the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria Treaty elections give philanthropy new ways to listen to First Nations leadership and step into shared work. 

Lola Cowle joins PA in Tasmania; new hire in QLD

Philanthropy Australia will next week open an office in Tasmania for the first time, with Lola Cowle joining as our inaugural Director of Engagement (TAS) in Hobart. Stephanie Hubbard has joined the team in Brisbane, and we also have an opening in Sydney.

Join PA at global conferences in 2026

Australia’s philanthropic sector will have a strong voice on the global stage in 2026, with Philanthropy Australia set to attend major forums in the Europe, North America, Canada, the Pacific and Asia. We will represent members,  engage in global dialogue, exchange insights and bring leading practice back to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic environment. 

Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia

In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined. 

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