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ABS Not-for-profit Sector Draft Information Development Plan (27/08/2010)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has the published a Draft Information Development Plan for the Not-for-Profit Sector. This publication outlines the ABS' response to recommendation 5.1 of the 2010 Productivity Commission Report on the contribution of the non-profit sector to Australia's economy and wellbeing.
» Further details are available on the PhilanthropyOz Blog
Download the Draft Information Development Plan for the Not-for-Profit Sector document here
Gandel's $7m donation to the arts (26/08/2010)
John Gandel and his wife Pauline have donated $7 million to the National Gallery of Australia, to be used to buy artworks and to help fit out a new reception call to be named Gandel Hall, in recognition of the couple's long support of the gallery.
» Read more on the Major Donations page
Pakistan Flood Relief (18/08/2010)
Flash flooding across Pakistan has killed more than 1,500 people and destroyed well over 700,000 homes. There is an urgent need for clean water, food, shelter, and medical care among those affected.
Needs in the longer term for a vast number of people -- estimates range from six million to fourteen million -- will include assistance rebuilding homes, restarting businesses, and replacing lost livestock and crops.
Australians are able to donate to the Pakistan relief effort through:
World Vision
The Australian Red Cross
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The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2010: Philanthropy at the Tipping Point?, held 31 August - 1 September 2010 in Melbourne, was a great success! With over 500 registered delegates and fantastic thought leadership and big picture conversations. We'll be posting follow-up documents to the Conference website over the next week. Visit the Philanthropy Australia Conference website for the wrap-up |
- Philanthropy:
- The planned and structured giving of money, time, information, goods and services, voice and influence to improve the wellbeing of humanity and the community.
Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy and is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Our Members are trusts and foundations, families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy and to encourage others to become philanthropists.
Our mission is to represent, grow and inspire an effective and robust philanthropic sector for the community.
We encourage you to use this website as a launching pad into the community of philanthropy, making use of it as both a resource and networking tool. Both those new to the sector and those seeking the most up-to-date and exhaustive information will find this site invaluable.
Most importantly, Philanthropy Australia encourages you to partake in the joy of giving - be it financial or otherwise.
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