15 - 21 March 2010
A Taste of Harmony Week

Organisation: An initiative of the Scanlon Foundation
Audience: All workplaces
Location: National

A Taste of Harmony is a great way for your workplace to celebrate its cultural diversity by organising an ethnically diverse lunch with your colleagues.

Food is one of the most accessible ways to experience another culture. It's also a great way of bringing people together, which can boost morale and understanding, and contribute to a more engaged workforce.

The Australian workforce has never been more culturally diverse. For workplaces, the benefits can be significant, particularly when this diversity is recognised and fully embraced.

A Taste of Harmony is a great way to celebrate cultural diversity in Australian workplaces by bringing colleagues together to share delicious food.

Further Information: Visit www.tasteofharmony.org.au

Tuesday 16 March 2010
Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar - SYDNEY

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: New trustees and foundation staff; those providing advice on setting up foundations and trusts; those already familiar with governance; those with significant interaction with foundations and trusts
Location: Sydney CBD
Cost: $385 for Members, $605 for non-Members of Philanthropy Australia

This seminar is an exploration of issues and considerations for trustees of charitable trusts and foundations in Australia. Topics to be covered include the structure of charitable trusts, governance and the role trustees play; what trustees must do and what trustees should consider doing; and governance failure.

This seminar is an ideal base for new trustees and foundation staff; useful to those providing advice on setting up foundations and trusts; and an excellent reference document and aide memoire to those already familiar with its subject. This seminar also provides an opportunity for those with significant interaction with foundations and trusts to understand the responsibilities and issues considered by Trustees.

Further Information: For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar page.

Tuesday 16 March 2010
ThirdSector Women's Networking Lunch

Organisation: ThirdSector
Audience: Women from professional and industry associations, member benefit organisations, community groups, advocacy groups, charities and foundations
Location: Melbourne

Join the women of the third sector from professional and industry associations, member benefit organisations, community groups, advocacy groups, charities and foundations at a special networking lunch to celebrate International Women's Day 2010.

Places are strictly limited.

Further Information: To register your interest visit www.thirdsectorwomen.com.au.

Wednesday 17 March 2010
Disability Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 10am start, to conclude by 12 noon (tea/coffee included)
Location: Melbourne University - Deans Board Room, Level 4, 766 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

The first meeting of the Disability AG for 2010 will be held on Wednesday 17th March from 10-12 noon. Laurence Joseph will chair this meeting and our special guest will be Wendy Brooks, Chair of Women for Disability - who has also agreed to host us. We look forward to seeing you there.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 11 March 2010.

Thursday 18 March 2010
Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar - MELBOURNE

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: New trustees and foundation staff; those providing advice on setting up foundations and trusts; those already familiar with governance; those with significant interaction with foundations and trusts
Location: Melbourne CBD
Cost: $385 for Members, $605 for non-Members of Philanthropy Australia

This seminar is an exploration of issues and considerations for trustees of charitable trusts and foundations in Australia. Topics to be covered include the structure of charitable trusts, governance and the role trustees play; what trustees must do and what trustees should consider doing; and governance failure.

This seminar is an ideal base for new trustees and foundation staff; useful to those providing advice on setting up foundations and trusts; and an excellent reference document and aide memoire to those already familiar with its subject. This seminar also provides an opportunity for those with significant interaction with foundations and trusts to understand the responsibilities and issues considered by Trustees.

Further Information: For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar page.

Thursday 18 March 2010
Education Affinity Group - Initial Meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members of Philanthropy Australia
Time: 2 - 4pm
Location: Generously hosted by the Myer Foundation, Melbourne

For some time Philanthropy Australia has been looking at the establishment of an Affinity Group for Full Members with a focus on Education and we thank the many of you who responded to the EOI survey last year. We would now like to convene an initial meeting of interested Members. The intent is to establish aims and purposes for the group, to gather ideas and to explore options. We welcome involvement by our Full Members.

The Myer Foundation have kindly offered to host this meeting.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 11 March 2010.

Thursday 18 March 2010
Philanthropy Australia Corporate Network, Sydney

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Corporate Full Members of Philanthropy Australia
Time: 12:15, for 12:30 - 2:00pm
Location: Sydney CBD

The first meeting of the year for the Philanthropy Australia, Sydney Corporate Network will present guest speaker Dr Leeora Black of the Australian Centre Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR). Leeora will speak on the new ISO 26000 standard which has the potential to re-shape the CSR landscape - there can be no return to "business as usual".

In 2010, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world's leading standards body, expects to release a Guidance Standard on what it means to be a socially responsible organisation.

The practice of social responsibility stands on the brink of the biggest changes since CSR entered management practice.

This event is generously hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Further Information: RSVP essential. Please contact Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by 11 March 2010.

Thursday 18 March 2010
Philanthropy Workers Network Meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Staff of Full Members of Philanthropy Australia
Time: 12:15 - 1:45pm
Location: Philanthropy Australia office, Level 2, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free (BYO lunch)

This network will meet from time to time during the year over a BYO lunch at Philanthropy Australia. We have set up this group in response to requests from staff working in philanthropy. It is a great opportunity to network, meet peers and discuss topical issues so we look forward to seeing you along.

This PWN event will be held during Harmony Week, an initiative of the Scanlon Foundation.

"Good food ends with good talk"

A Taste of Harmony (15 - 21 March 2010) is Australia's biggest celebration of cultural diversity in the workplace. Last year over 60,000 Australian workers participated in this free initiative from more than 1,100 Australian workplaces. The concept is simple - set a lunch date and ask colleagues to bring a dish from their cultural background. (and/or a personal favourite). The result is a multicultural feast where workers have the opportunity to learn something new about the different cultural backgrounds that exist in their workplace.

Further Information: There is no need to register - just RSVP and come along! Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Tuesday 16 March 2010.

Thursday 18 March 2010
Philanthropy and Private Ancillary Funds Seminar, Melbourne

Organisation: Artsupport Australia
Audience: Financial advisers and planners and their clients; lawyers and accountants and their clients; and high net worth individuals and families
Time: 6 - 7pm, followed by drinks
Location: Melbourne (other cities listed under Further Information)
Cost: Free

Artsupport Australia invites you to a free seminar to introduce private ancillary funds (PAFs). Formerly known as prescribed private funds (PPFs), PAFs are an effective vehicle to formalise charitable giving for high net worth individuals and families. Since 2001, more than 800 have been established in Australia.

These one-hour seminars will be held in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane during February and March, providing an overview of:

• how to establish a PAF
• their operational requirements
• their tax benefits
• their ability to support positive social change.

Speakers include Paul Clitheroe AM (financial advisor), John Emerson AM (charity tax lawyer) and John McLeod (philanthropy consultant).

These seminars are not restricted to those interested in giving to arts and culture.

Further Information: RSVPS are essential; please visit the Artsupport Australia website for further details and to complete your RSVP. A confirmation email will follow your successful registration.
For any other information please contact Elizabeth Swinburn on (02) 9215 9322 or email e.swinburn@australiacouncil.gov.au.

This event will also be held on an alternative dates in the following cities (click to view):

• Sydney, 25 February
• Perth, 2 March
• Adelaide, 3 March
• Brisbane, 25 March

Friday 19 March 2010
ClimateWorks Australia Low Carbon Growth Plan

Organisation: ClimateWorks Australia
Audience: Business sectors, individual businesses and the community
Time: 7:30am to 8:00am - Arrival, coffee/tea muffins, 8:00am to 9:00am - Presentations and discussion, 9:00am to 9:30am - Networking
Location: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Corner Swanston & Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Cost: No charge

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the ClimateWorks Australia Low Carbon Growth Plan (LCGP), a fact-based action plan for ensuring Australia can build a growing low-carbon economy.

ClimateWorks Australia is a non-profit partnership between the Monash Sustainability Institute and the Myer Foundation. It aims to be a trusted, credible and neutral organisation that contributes to practical action to tackle climate change.

The LCGP will lay out the emissions reductions opportunities available to 2020 across all major sectors of the economy using technologies that are known today, and present a sequenced set of short, medium and longer term strategies for abating greenhouse gases (GHG) in Australia. The LCGP has been supported by international management consultants, McKinsey & Company who have worldwide expertise in assessing emissions reductions opportunities and their economic costs and benefits. The McKinsey Australian Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Curve has been updated as part of this LCGP.

This Melbourne launch is the first public presentation of the LCGP. ClimateWorks Australia will conduct further briefings in coming months in other capital cities and with interested industry groups.

Further Information: To register for this event, please visit the registration site: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/576811258/mcivte

To request a briefing or to find out more please continue to the ClimateWorks Australia website or contact Chrissie.Murray@climateworksaustralia.org or +61 3 9902 0741. An electronic version of the report will be available on the ClimateWorks Australia website after the launch.

Download the ClimateWorks Australia Low Carbon Growth Plan event invite

Monday 22 March 2010
Challenging Assumptions in Indigenous Funding

Organisation: Asia Pacific Centre for Social Investment & Philanthropy, Swinburne University and Oxfam Australia
Audience: This workshop is directed at individual donors, trustees of PAFs and foundations, their staff, advisors and wealth managers.
Time: Workshop 9.00am to 12.30pm, Lunch and Panel 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Cost: No charge

APCSIP at Swinburne University of Technology and Oxfam Australia are working together to help inform and inspire Melbourne's philanthropic community to become more engaged and make more effective social investments with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Many philanthropists perceive Indigenous funding as 'too hard', may feel out of their depth when approached to fund projects and/or find it difficult to keep up with the changing face of Indigenous politics.

The program will feature practitioners working at the interface between philanthropy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The program features both a workshop and a lunch with a guest speaker. Participants can choose to attend either or both sessions.

Further Information: There is no charge for this workshop but registration is essential. To register, please email Helen Imber at himber@swin.edu.au or by telephone on (03) 9214 8384 by 5.00pm 18 March 2010.

Download the Challenging Assumptions in Indigenous Funding event invite

Tuesday 23 March 2010
Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) Governance Workshop - ADELAIDE

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Tailored to donors, directors and trustees of Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs)
Location: Adelaide CBD
Cost: $385 for Members, $605 for non-Members of Philanthropy Australia

Based on our successful Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar, the PAF Governance Workshop explains the new rules governing PAFs (previously known as PPFs), including the Guidelines, relevant legislation, responsibilities of trustees, and transition arrangements.

Presented by David Ward, author of the new Private Ancillary Funds Trustee Handbook, launched on Tuesday 10th November 2009, the workshop will be a great opportunity to engage in conversations around, and ask questions about, the intricacies of governing philanthropic foundations, and PAFs in particular.

Further Information: For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the PAF Governance Workshop page.

Wednesday 24 March 2010
MacroMelbourne Expo

Organisation: Melbourne Community Foundation
Audience: This one-off Expo will appeal to philanthropists, business, social investors, community leaders, educators, social policy developers and planners, local and state government.
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm. Registration from 9am for 9.30am start
Location: KPMG, 147 Collins Street, Melbourne (Theatrette on the ground floor)
Cost: No charge

Please join us at the MacroMelbourne Expo where an expert panel will tackle the issues raised in the MacroMelbourne Report: research that reveals the impact of climate change, access to transport, lack of affordable housing, health, employment and social welfare issues on our emerging communities in Melbourne's urban growth areas.

Then take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet the leaders of the 14 MacroMelbourne projects which are directly addressing the issues and the challenges identified.

These projects have been identified in the MacroMelbourne Report as priorities for philanthropic investment, in order to ensure Melbourne is a liveable city for all its people.

So please join us: hear what's needed to make your mark by contributing to grass roots community projects which will make a positive difference to many Melbournians.

Further Information: RSVP by Wed 17 March to Melbourne Community Foundation on (03) 9412 0412 or via mcf@melbournecf.org.au

Download the MacroMelbourne Expo event invite

24 - 26 March 2010
Working Communities International Congress: Uniting to Improve Social and Economic Participation

Organisation: Working Communities International Congress
Audience: Broad range of professionals who play a part in supporting improved social and economic participation and their needs. Delegates will include a wide cross-section of people - "thought leaders" - working in social and economic policy, workforce and community development, as well as professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: $75 - $2,495

Improving the lives of individuals, families and communities through improved social and economic participation is an objective being pursued internationally. In 2008, we developed this event as a forum for thought leaders - to share their experiences and strategies to challenge thinking and inspire innovative solutions - towards the goal of creating healthy, vibrant and sustainable working communities. In March, we will meet again to continue this pivotal process.

The vision for the 2010 Working Communities International Congress is to bring together thought leaders who are committed to improving the lives of individuals and communities through improved social and economic participation. To broaden understanding and share international perspectives and strategies that support healthy, vibrant and sustainable Working Communities.

Working Communities International Congress will:

• Present a wide range of plenary sessions, workshops and brainstorming sessions with leading social and economic policy professionals, community and workforce development practitioners and business leaders
• Include presentations of real-life case studies, innovative models and cutting-edge research
• Provide opportunities to learn about, and compare, a number of international models of welfare and employment assistance
• Cover a diverse range of social and economic participation issues, strategies and solutions
• Showcase innovations and solutions arising from community action and business sector partnerships.

Further Information: Visit www.working-communities.com

Thursday 25 March 2010
Philanthropy and Private Ancillary Funds Seminar, Brisbane

Organisation: Artsupport Australia
Audience: Financial advisers and planners and their clients; lawyers and accountants and their clients; and high net worth individuals and families
Time: 6 - 7pm, followed by drinks
Location: Brisbane (other cities listed under Further Information)
Cost: Free

Artsupport Australia invites you to a free seminar to introduce private ancillary funds (PAFs). Formerly known as prescribed private funds (PPFs), PAFs are an effective vehicle to formalise charitable giving for high net worth individuals and families. Since 2001, more than 800 have been established in Australia.

These one-hour seminars will be held in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane during February and March, providing an overview of:

• how to establish a PAF
• their operational requirements
• their tax benefits
• their ability to support positive social change.

Speakers include Paul Clitheroe AM (financial advisor), John Emerson AM (charity tax lawyer) and John McLeod (philanthropy consultant).

These seminars are not restricted to those interested in giving to arts and culture.

Further Information: RSVPS are essential; please visit the Artsupport Australia website for further details and to complete your RSVP. A confirmation email will follow your successful registration.
For any other information please contact Elizabeth Swinburn on (02) 9215 9322 or email e.swinburn@australiacouncil.gov.au.

This event will also be held on an alternative dates in the following cities (click to view):

• Sydney, 25 February
• Perth, 2 March
• Adelaide, 3 March
• Melbourne, 18 March

Tuesday 30 March 2010
Indigenous Affinity Group meeting (Sydney)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:15pm to 2:00pm, including light lunch
Location: Sydney CBD

Our first Sydney Indigenous Affinity Group meeting for 2010 will present guest speaker, Sue Smyllie from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at the Queensland University of Technology.

Sue, together with Wendy Scaife, co-wrote the paper entitled Philanthropy for Indigenous Causes: More than a "cup of tea"? This paper reports on a qualitative study aimed at understanding the issues affecting the decisions and actions of grantmaking organisations and individuals who wish to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander causes in the current Australian context.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 25 March 2010.

Wednesday 31 March 2010
Inaugural Ben Bodna Oration

Organisation: Foundation Boroondara
Time: 6 - 8pm
Location: Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria
Cost: $30

The Challenge of Social Inclusion - The Inaugural Ben Bodna Oration

Foundation Boroondara together with the Office of the Public Advocate has created an annual oration to honour the first Public Advocate of Victoria, Ben Bodna AM. Until his sudden death in October 2008, Ben was also the Chair of Foundation Boroondara, a vigorous community champion and passionate advocate for social inclusion.

The Rev Tim Costello, a leading voice on social justice issues, is the first to deliver the oration. The evening will include an opportunity to meet the Rev. Costello, Senator the Hon. Ursula Stephens and Victoria's movers and shakers in social justice. To conclude, Australian folk singer, Judy Small, will perform. Kay Bodna will speak on Ben's legacy.

All attendees will receive Take Control, a free kit for making powers of attorney and guardianship and the complementary DVD from the Office of the Public Advocate.

Refreshments will be served after the oration.

Further Information: Call (03) 9278 4444, or visit www.foundationboroondara.org.au

12-14 April 2010
GEO 2010 National Conference (USA)

Organisation: Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)
Audience: Grantmakers
Location: Hilton Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA, USA
Cost: $800 - $1200 USD

Smarter grantmaking isn't just nice, it's a necessity.

Troubling economic times and a myriad of complex challenges to overcome have grantmakers asking a common question: How can philanthropy play the most powerful role in supporting a vibrant nonprofit sector? GEO's 2010 national conference will explore actions grantmakers can take to leverage their resources and achieve the breakthrough results they seek. Participants will deliberate on philanthropy's role as a leader and innovator during changing times and will walk away with strategies and tools they can apply to their work. Session topics will include:

• The importance of engaging diverse, on-the-ground perspectives to identify solutions that work;
• New leadership models for working in a networked world, and grantmakers' role in supporting them;
• Shifts in organizational culture and process that may need to happen to break down philanthropy's traditional barriers; and
• The role of flexible, stable funding in sparking innovation in the nonprofit sector.

Further Information: Program details will be announced this summer. Members-only registration will open November 2 and December 1 to nonmembers eligible to attend. Visit the GEO conference page for further information.

Wednesday 14 April 2010
Morning Tea with Dr Aaron Bernstein - "Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity"

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia and Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN)
Audience: Anyone
Time: 9.30 - 11.30am
Location: 60L Green Building, 60 Leicester St, Carlton, Melbourne
Cost: No charge

Philanthropy Australia and the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network invites you to join us for morning tea with Dr Aaron Bernstein - "Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity"

Dr Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH, is on faculty at Harvard Medical School and the Center for Health and the Global Environment. His work examines the human health dimensions of global environmental change, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, with the aim of promoting a deeper understanding of these subjects among policy makers, educators, and the public.

Along with Nobel Peace Prize recipient Eric Chivian, he coauthored the Oxford University Press book Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity. The book has been widely acclaimed, including by Al Gore, Kofi Annan, and Gro Brundtland, and was named the best biology book of 2008 by the Library Journal.

Dr. Bernstein is a past recipient of a Harvard University Zuckerman Fellowship (2008) and has received Stanford University's Firestone Medal for Research. In 2009 he became the course director for Human Health and Global Environmental Change, offered jointly at the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, the only such course offered at a medical school in the United States. He completed his medical training in the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics and now practices pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston.

Dr Aaron Bernstein's speaking tour has been made possible thanks to the Thomas Foundation Conservation Oration presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

Further Information: RSVP ESSENTIAL. RSVP to Amanda Martin by Wednesday 7th April amanda@aegn.org.au or phone (03) 9663 7844.

Download the Morning Tea with Dr Aaron Bernstein event invite

Thursday 15 April 2010
Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm, including lunch
Location: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Melbourne

Further detaisl to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Monday 12 April 2010.

20 - 21 April 2010
Towards Social Inclusion Conference

Audience: Senior representatives from Commonwealth, State/territory and Local Government as well as academic institutions and NGOs, with responsibility for: Social Inclusion; Policy / Strategy; Programs; Service Delivery; Social Work
Location: National Convention Centre, Canberra
Cost: $1868 - $6268

Practical approaches to making social inclusion a reality.

A socially inclusive Australia is one where all citizens have the opportunities and resources required to learn, gain employment, engage with their communities and have a voice. It is a very different Australia to the one we live in today where approximately five per cent of citizens aged 15 years and over face multiple disadvantages.

Following their election in 2007 the Rudd Government announced a commitment to decreasing disadvantage and building a more inclusive society. They established a national Social Inclusion Board, put together the Social Inclusion Toolkit and put in place mechanisms that encourage greater collaboration between governments and NGOs.

With the foundations laid, it's now up to our Federal and State Government Departments/Agencies, Local Councils and the NGO sector to make social inclusion a reality. The question is: How do we do this most effectively?

The Towards Social Inclusion Conference has been designed specifically to answer this question. It will do this through a series of practically focused presentations from Federal and State Government Departments, NGO's, Local Government and leading thinkers in this space.

If you are looking to hear practical advice, real case studies and workable solutions then this conference is for you. We look forward to seeing you there.

Ongoing conversations about social inclusion are critical to ensuring we achieve it. Don't miss out on the opportunity to become involved in this important conversation!

Further Information: Visit www.achievingsocialinclusion.com

21 - 22 April 2010
2nd Annual Global Family Forum

Organisation: Family Office Exchange (FOX)
Audience: Wealth owners and single family office executives
Location: London, UK

New developments in the business, economic and political environment have seen change come at a rapid pace, leaving many global single- and multi-family offices wondering how to navigate through this chaotic time.

In response, Family Office Exchange (FOX) created an event specifically for global family offices. The FOX Global Family Forum is an opportunity for wealth owners and family office executives to exchange ideas, discuss solutions and share best practices and other information on the most pressing issues in family offices.

The second annual FOX Global Family Forum features insights from other families and industry experts on a variety of topics that are most relevant to wealth owners and family office executives.

Further Information: Visit www.foxexchange.com/public/fox/calendar/GlobalForum.asp

Thursday 22 April 2010
Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) Governance Workshop - BRISBANE

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Tailored to donors, directors and trustees of Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs)
Location: Brisbane CBD
Cost: $385 for Members, $605 for non-Members of Philanthropy Australia

Based on our successful Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar, the PAF Governance Workshop explains the new rules governing PAFs (previously known as PPFs), including the Guidelines, relevant legislation, responsibilities of trustees, and transition arrangements.

Presented by David Ward, author of the new Private Ancillary Funds Trustee Handbook, launched on Tuesday 10th November 2009, the workshop will be a great opportunity to engage in conversations around, and ask questions about, the intricacies of governing philanthropic foundations, and PAFs in particular.

Further Information: For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the PAF Governance Workshop page.

Thursday 22 April 2010
Launch of Philanthropy Australia Sydney's Education Affinity Group

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:15pm for 12:30pm - 2pm
Location: Goldman Sachs JBWere, Level 42, No.1 Farrer Place, Sydney

The Philanthropy Australia (Sydney) Education Affinity Group's proposed terms of reference are:

• To build a network of funders who are actively supporting proven, evidence-based programs to improve education outcomes in Australia;
• To provide a knowledge centre for the dissemination of evidence based research to inform effective grantmaking in education, which will drive and contribute to the improving of education outcomes in Australia;
• To collaborate and engage with Government and non-governmental experts in the field, peak bodies and researchers, as well as considering global trends;
• To engage with all stakeholders to facilitate local, state and national resources specifically devoted to improve education outcomes.

GUEST SPEAKER: Mr Paul Clitheroe AM, Council Member of Philanthropy Australia.

In February 2004, the Federal Government appointed Paul as Chairman of the Consumer and Financial Literacy Foundation. This Foundation has established a national strategy to improve the financial skills of all Australians and is now implementing this strategy in schools and the workplace. In 2002, Paul and his wife Vicki set up a PAF, The Clitheroe Foundation.

This event is for Full Members of Philanthropy Australia and is being generously hosted by Goldman Sachs JBWere.

Further Information: RSVP essential. Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 15 April 2010.

28 - 30 April 2010
Social Enterprise Summit + World Forum

Organisation: Social Enterprise Alliance
Location: San Francisco, USA
Cost: $150 - $745 USD

A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century.

Don't miss this international forum advocating for increased social impact through social enterprise. Join over 600 social entrepreneurs in San Francisco to learn, grow, be inspired, make new connections from around the globe and become part of this expanding movement.

• Help advocate for wider use of social enterprise approaches
• Meet your model for building a sustainable mission-based enterprise
• Get inspired by touring successful social enterprises in San Francisco
• Make new connections to grow your impact
• Enjoy the attractions of beautiful San Francisco

Further Information: Visit www.se-alliance.org/summit.cfm

Thursday 29 April 2010
Arts Affinity Group meeting (Sydney)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:15pm to 2:00pm
Location: Sydney CBD

The Philanthropy Australia Sydney Arts Affinity Group chaired by Louise Walsh of Artsupport Australia, will focus its meetings this year in order to achieve a better understanding of the workings of arts government funding at all three levels - Australian, State and Local Government - and discuss how philanthropy may better interface with each.

The first meeting for 2010 will bring together three key senior representatives from the Australia Council for the Arts together with foundations who are interested in arts and culture, including community partnerships and Indigenous arts.

Our speakers are:

• Frank Panucci, Director Community Partnerships, Australia Council for the Arts;
• Libby Christie, Director Arts Funding, Australia Council for the Arts; and
• Lydia Miller, Director, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts.

Each speaker will deliver a 10 minute presentation on their programs and priorities for the next three years. The remainder of the meeting will be a facilitated discussion to allow Foundations to better understand how each of these areas works and identify opportunities for collaborations and partnerships with the philanthropic sector.

Further Information: RSVP essential. Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 22 April 2010.

3 - 6 May 2010
International Federation on Ageing 10th Global Conference

Organisation: International Federation on Ageing and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre
Cost: $750 - $1195

Population ageing is one of the most important challenges facing societies around the world today. It is the essential demographic characteristic of the 21st century. Far from being a crisis, being able to live more active and healthy lives as we grow old represents a triumph in human history.

The 10th Global Conference on Ageing will provide a reliable platform for a global information exchange and point of connection for all, working to generate positive social change for older people. The five themes that form the program framework - Climate Change; Social Inclusion; Human Rights; Resourcing Change; and Healthy Ageing - are expected to stimulate new conversations as well as explore in more depth more traditional subject areas. Each theme will be informed by international and regional frameworks including United Nations (UN) Principles for Older People, the UN Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and the Active Ageing Framework of the World Health Organization.

The city of Melbourne with its splendour and time honoured Australian culture provides a unique setting to celebrate a decade of IFA global conferences. The IFA and COTA (Vic) reaches out to people of all nations and disciplines in the invitation to attend this international event where knowledge will be shared, information exchanged and solutions explored to strengthen our commitment to successful ageing across the world.

Further Information: Visit www.ifa2010.org.

Wednesday 5 May 2010
Ageing Futures Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 10:30am to 12 noon
Location: State Trustees, 168 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Join us for a conversation around issues, ideas and possible collaborations following up presentations by our recent speakers.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Friday 30 April 2010.

Friday 7 - Monday 10 May 2010
TSCF 2010 International Conference, "Social Capital in Practice" (Malta)

Organisation: The Social Capital Foundation
Location: Mellieha, Malta

This conference will discuss the issues associated with Social Capital in Practice. Bringing together scientists, policymakers, social workers and the widest possible public. The emphasis will be put on social capital in practice in terms of actual or potential applications of social capital research. The objective is to make progress on the understanding of these issues by shedding light on some current societal and economic developments, and to draft innovative, practical responses.

As possible examples, the following topics may be discussed at the conference (program to be released closer to the date):

• Social capital and health (both public and individual), depression, ageing, religion and business,
• Adolescent suicide, suicidal pact and social capital,
• Youth health, youth growth and development, and social capital,
• Ethnic diversity, migrations, and minority integration,
• Social mobility and social capital, class structure and revenue inequality issues,
• Social capital and public policies,
• Social capital, community development, urban policies, urban planning and housing,
• Crime, delinquency, impropriety, and social capital,
• Lifelong learning and education issues related to social capital,
• Families and the private life,
• Social capital, inclusive growth, and the economy,
• Democratization, political and judicial participation, and social capital,
• Measurement issues about social capital,
• Issues revolving around the TISR model,
• Other topics proposed by participants.

The Social Capital Foundation invites papers for the Conference. Paper submissions will be closed on 15 February 2010, 6 p.m. CET. Papers submitted and accepted before 30 November 2009 will be inserted into the program of the conference. Proposals are reviewed within two weeks of submission.

Further Information: Visit the TSCF 2010 International Conference website

10 - 16 May 2010
National Volunteer Week

Organisation: Volunteering Australia
Location: National

Volunteering: Now, more than ever

This theme really brings volunteering to the forefront and provides a focussed agenda for the volunteer sector. It will raise the profile of volunteering and highlight that volunteering, now, more than ever, is important to Australian society and the contribution of all volunteers must be recognised.

Further Information: Visit the Volunteering Australia website

Wednesday 12 May 2010
Arts Affinity Group meeting (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: AbaF, Level 2, 405 Collins Street, Melbourne

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 6 May 2010.

Wednesday 19 May 2010
Indigenous Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm
Location: Melbourne CBD; to be advised

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Friday 14 May 2010.

Thursday 27 May 2010
Health and Medical Research Forum launch

Organisation: A joint initiative of Philanthropy Australia and Research Australia Philanthropy
Audience: All Full Members and Associate Members of Philanthrpy Australia and Research Australia Philanthropy
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Location: Melbourne CBD; To be advised

Guest speaker: Prof. Gus Nossal

More details to follow.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Monday 24 May 2010.

31 May - 4 June 2010
European Foundation Week: Foundations' Work

Organisation: European Foundation Centre (EFC)
Audience: Everyone is welcome to attend the Foundation Week, particularly policy and decision makers (European, national, regional and local); NGOs; multilateral organisations; think tanks; national associations of donors; foundations; corporates and the general public
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Cost: 500€ - 1400€

A week-long event with debates and exhibitions about foundations and how they work for Europe. Foundations and funders, the EU institutions, other civil society actors, and the general public are all welcome!

Further Information: Visit www.efc.be/AgaConference/Pages/AGAandConference.aspx

2 - 4 June 2010
European Foundations Annual General Assembly and Conference

Organisation: European Foundation Centre
Audience: Foundation practitioners, EU representatives and the general public
Location: Brussels, Belgium

From 1 to 5 June 2010, foundations will take centre stage in Europe as the EFC hosts for the very first time a Foundation Week in Brussels, promising an exciting schedule of activities and a unique space for foundation practitioners, EU representatives and the general public to engage with one another. The 21st EFC Annual General Assembly and Conference will take place during this week-long event (3-5 June) in the new conference centre, the "Square".

By staging the Foundation Week at the heart of Europe, this is THE opportunity for foundations to increase their visibility and engagement among the key players of the European Institutions. No matter whether you are large or small, operational or grantgiving, mission investing or spending out, working inside or outside your national borders, this is your chance to put yourselves on the map and to share the issues that are of greatest concern to citizens across Europe.

Further Information: Visit www.efc.be/aga/aga2010/.

Thursday 24 June 2010
Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm, including lunch
Location: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Melbourne

Further detaisl to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Monday 21 June 2010.

Tuesday 03 August OR Wednesday 04 August 2010
Arts Affinity Group meeting (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Melbourne; TBC

Date to be confirmed (awaiting confirmation of special guest). Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 29 July 2010.

4 - 8 August 2010
Melbourne Art Foundation's Melbourne Art Fair 2010

Organisation: Melbourne Art Foundation
Audience: Arts and philanthropic sectors
Location: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria View Map
Cost: $24 adults/$16 concession (children under 14 free)

Melbourne Art Foundation is a not for profit organisation established in 2003 to support living Australian artists.

The principal role of Melbourne Art Foundation is to produce the Melbourne Art Fair and the Melbourne Art Foundation Awards for the Visual Arts. The Foundation's vision is to increasingly complement its work with additional year round activities in support of living artists, including in the areas of education, events, awards, scholarships and publishing.

The Foundation presents programs at Melbourne Art Fair that directly benefits the work of living artists and assist in developing audiences for contemporary art. These include: Major Commissions gifted to an Australian public gallery or museum at the conclusion of the event; Project Rooms featuring independent and emerging artists; free public Fora and Lectures featuring artists, curators and international guests, international Curator and Collector Programs, on-site Education Program, Guided Tours, publications and the celebrated opening night Vernissage.

Further Information: Visit www.melbourneartfoundation.com.

Wednesday 11 August 2010
Indigenous Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm
Location: Melbourne CBD; to be advised

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Friday 6 August 2010.

27 - 28 August 2010
3rd National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference

Organisation: National Pro Bono Resource Centre
Audience: Lawyers, policy makers, academics and law students from firms, the bar, professional associations, legal aid, community legal centres, government, universities and pro bono clearing houses
Location: Brisbane

The theme for this year's conference is "Access to Justice at the Crossroads - Where to Now?"

This important biennial conference brings together lawyers, policy makers, academics and law students from firms, the bar, professional associations, legal aid, community legal centres, government, universities and pro bono clearing houses to discuss how to advance access to justice and the role of pro bono legal services.

Key issues to be discussed will include the case for funding the legal assistance sector, identification of gaps in legal need, and improving coordination across the sector.

Speakers will include Esther Lardent, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Pro Bono Institute; Clare Martin, Chief Executive Officer, ACOSS; Glen Ferguson, President, Law Council of Australia and the Cth Attorney-General, the Hon. Robert McClelland.

Further Information: Visit www.nationalprobono.org.au.

12 - 16 September 2010
World Energy Congress, Montreal 2010 (Canada)

Organisation: World Energy Congress
Location: Montreal, Canada

Responding Now to Global Challenges - Energy in transition for a living planet

The World Energy Council organizes a world congress every three years. This congress, the premier international multi-energy forum with exhibitors from the field, is an opportunity for participants to better understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective. It brings together more than 2,500 top world leaders in the field of energy, coming from industry, governments, and international organizations, as well as the media, universities and energy industry associations.

The theme for WEC Montreal 2010 reflects the undeniable sense of urgency that faces the world's energy sector. More energy is needed from now until 2020, with prices rising significantly, while world energy demand is expected to double by 2050. One third of the world population does not yet benefit from reliable energy supply. The energy industry is faced with overwhelming environmental, social and political acceptability. In short, the situation is more challenging than ever.

With this situation in mind, the World Energy Council has set its 2008-2010 business goals & objectives accordingly : work toward responsible growth that reconciles economic development, environmental protection, and the reduction of global inequalities.

Further Information: Visit the World Energy Congress Montreal 2010 website

14 - 15 September 2010
RIAA's 7th International Responsible Investment Conference

Organisation: Responsible Investment Association Australasia
Location: Sydney

Recognised as the premier event in RI in Australasia, this conference will again provide the latest insight and news in responsible investment from around the globe.

RIAA's 2010 program will host an all star line-up of international responsible investment experts and offer an array of specially tailored master classes that will provide you with the most current insights and practical examples of responsible investment in action.

Further Information: Visit www.responsibleinvestment.org.

Thursday 21 October 2010
Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm, including lunch
Location: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Melbourne

Further detaisl to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Monday 18 October 2010.

Wednesday 10 November 2010
Arts Affinity Group meeting (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Melbourne; TBC

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 4 November 2010.

15 - 17 November 2010
Making Links 2010 Conference

Organisation: Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Donor Tec, Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE), Infoxchange Australia, Inspire Foundation, Vibewire Inc., Victorian Council of Social Service, WA Centre for Health Promotion Research,
Audience: Interested people, organisations and groups working at the intersection of social action and IT - including community workers, educators, trainers, not-for-profit organisations, people who work with marginalised groups, activists and researchers
Location: State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth

The conference brings together individuals, organisations and groups working at the intersection of social action and IT.

Further Information: Visit www.makinglinks.org.au.

Wednesday 17 November 2010
Indigenous Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm
Location: Melbourne CBD; to be advised

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Friday 12 November 2010.