Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for organisations and individuals working to achieve positive change.

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Our purpose is to work for a generous and inclusive Australia by inspiring more and better philanthropy.

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Learn more about the impact of philanthropy across Australia in Inspiring Stories of Giving: volume 2.

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Discover our collection of resources and tools to get you started, extend your giving, or support others on their giving journey.

Double giving by 2030

Our Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving outlines how the philanthropic, for-purpose, business and government sectors can work together to double structured giving from $2.5 billion in 2020 to $5 billion by 2030.

News and stories

News and stories

War Child Canada: How a Caribbean conversation is leading to a better education for Congolese girls

Allison Harding Fri, 25 October 2024

War has many victims and perhaps the most tragic are children. War Child Canada has established a radio education program so girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo can learn at home to avoid the risk of sexual attack on the way to school. The program is supported by DECJUBA Foundation after an unlikely meeting on Richard Branson’s island.

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Melbourne Women’s Foundation delivers 2024 Changemaker Grants with a difference

Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications Fri, 25 October 2024

Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last night to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialling an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees, after feedback from participants.

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A fond farewell: How Raise and Zurich are ending their community partnership well

Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, news and Storytelling Fri, 25 October 2024

In collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Financial Services Australia has been supporting youth mental health charity Raise closely since 2017 to support their substantial phase of growth and capacity building. While the grant funding comes to an end, Raise is now well set to continue its work to support youth across Australia.

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Allan Myers AC KC appointed Chair of Minderoo Foundation and changes at Social Ventures Australia and Coopers Foundation

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 18 October 2024

The Minderoo Foundation announced this week that respected Australian barrister and philanthropist Allen Myers AC, KC will replace Chair Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Co-chair Nicola Forrest AO, who will both step aside but continue serving as non-executive directors of the Minderoo Foundation.

Stories of giving

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Philanthropy 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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Events

Meet Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia

Melbourne,VIC 10:30 am – 12:00 pm AEDT

Active, Engaged and Impact members in Victoria and Tasmania are invited to join us for an informal morning tea with Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia. Please note that due to limited capacity this event is capped at 2 registrations per organisation. We encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Webinar

Phil Eval Network Share & Learn: SmartyGrants and the Dandenong Council’s Iterative Evaluation

Free 10:00 am – 11:00 am AEDT

The grants team at the City of Greater Dandenong have collaborated with SmartyGrants – an enterprise of Our Community – to share their mid-program evaluation results.

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Webinar

New Gen Network Webinar: Next Gen Governance for Not-for-Profits

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEDT

Join our next gen governance webinar to explore what it means to provide value to a non-profit board of directors, highlighting how you can leverage your unique perspective, networks, and skills to make a significant impact. This session will empower you to understand your value on a board and give you a taster of how you could turn your passion and influence into meaningful contributions for the causes you care about. 

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