Public edition #27 | 19 March 2026

Giving News

What is the philanthropy ecosystem asking

Following the release of Philanthropy Australia Strategy 2033, we have invited key sector leaders to share what this strategy means to them. In a piece for Giving News, CEO of the Siddle Family Foundation Jo Taylor reflects on Strategy 2033, collective leadership and the mindset shift philanthropy needs.

Save the date for new State of Philanthropy Insight Series

Philanthropy Australia is bringing our new strategy to life by convening a national State of Philanthropy Insight Series. Events across the country will bring people and ideas together to elevate dialogue about local giving in the global context, headlined by one of the world’s preeminent philanthropy strategists.

New speakers announced for Conference 2026

The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 is taking shape, with a growing group of global and local voices helping bring this year’s themes to life. Read about our newest additions to the program.

NEXUS unveils Impact Society; deepens partnership with Philanthropy Australia

A new trust-based collective for emerging philanthropists and wealth inheritors in Australia will soon be launched by NEXUS as part of a deeper collaboration with host partner Philanthropy Australia.

The great wealth transfer is a chance for women to fund justice, not charity

In the first of a Giving News series on the intergenerational wealth transfer, guest contributors Brenda Gaddi (Women of Colour Australia) and Cat Fay (Perpetual Wealth) say women inheriting the majority of wealth in Australia face a choice: to replicate philanthropy’s old patterns, or embrace giving that funds equity and systemic change.

Insights from across the Tasman: Philanthropy New Zealand Conference 2026

Systems change, Te Ao Māori approaches and the future of giving were key topics at the Philanthropy New Zealand conference earlier this month. Philanthropy Australia’s Krystian Seibert, Sarah Hardy and Bella Conyngham share their reflections from the gathering.

Towards Women Deliver

It’s little more than a month until one of the world’s largest convenings focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment comes to Australia. Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard is among global gender equality leaders that see huge opportunity for funders to consider collective action as part of Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne.

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