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CEO message: welcome to 2025 and Giving News
Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 February 2025
Can you hear that sound? It’s all the new and exciting PA initiatives and developments dropping in 2025 – a new membership model, an anniversary, a re-vamped summit, a new strategy, new team members and so much more…
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Cost of living, elections and collaboration highlighted in 2025’s Better Philanthropy Telescope
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 February 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s third annual Better Philanthropy Telescope takes the pulse of the sector, shedding light on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape Australia’s giving agenda in the year ahead.
Queensland government launches Office for Social Impact with $80m
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 February 2025
The social enterprise sector has received an $80 million boost in Queensland with the state government’s announcement that an Office of Social Impact will be established. Philanthropist Allan English AM, along with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki, are two of the key drivers behind the collaboration between government, sector leaders and philanthropic funders.
Frontline sector leaders recognised in Australia Day Honours list 2025
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 February 2025
This year’s Australia Day Honours shone a light on the inspirational work of sector leaders in areas such as trauma-informed education, social equity and mental health services for farmers. Philanthropy Australia congratulates the philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised.
Stories of giving
Stories to inspire more and better philanthropy. Read about the experiences and motivations of the donors and the causes they are supporting.
Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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FGII meet and greet
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
Join us for our quarterly Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) meet and greet. This virtual event will be an opportunity to learn about FGII, share the FGII survey results and the 2025 planning outcomes.
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Telescope: What does 2025 hold for philanthropy?
11:45 am – 1:30 pm AEDT
Join us in-person or online as we unveil Philanthropy Australia’s third annual Better Philanthropy Telescope report. This community-created report takes the pulse of the sector to help identify the trends, issues and opportunities that will shape the giving agenda.
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The Bequest Report – passing on more than assets
Hobart,TAS
10:45 am AEDT
Philanthropy Australia, partnering with JBWere and Tasmanian Community Fund for this event, will share how intergenerational wealth transfers can shape and improve the future of philanthropy and giving in Australia.
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