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Tim Fairfax Family Foundation announces nine-year funding agreements with three Queensland arts organisations
Fri, 6 December 2024
The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation (TFFF) has announced three separate, nine-year, general operating support grants for three of Queensland’s most important cultural organisations. The grants have been made to Dancenorth, Camerata and Crossroad Arts.
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Advocacy update: ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report and final submission regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
Fri, 6 December 2024
In this update about policy and advocacy, Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert writes about the federal government’s ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report. Krystian also comments on Philanthropy Australia’s final submission Regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
Corporate giving grows to $1.5 billion: GivingLarge report
Fri, 6 December 2024
The 2024 GivingLarge report has revealed that Australia’s top 50 corporate givers contributed a record $1.5 billion to community initiatives in FY 2024. The 2024 philanthropy marks a 14% increase from 2023 (an additional $171 million).
Philanthropy supports professorship to honour Sir Gustav Nossal
Fri, 6 December 2024
The exceptional legacy of former director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) and Australian treasure Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE will continue through an ongoing professorship, enabled through the philanthropy of the Nossal family. Sir Gus is one of Philanthropy Australia’s two patrons.
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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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Not-for-profit End of Year Morning Tea
Sydney,NSW
10:00 am – 11:30 am AEDT
We’re thrilled to invite you to a special morning tea to celebrate your incredible contributions to philanthropy throughout 2024! This gathering is not just a chance to connect with your peers and to welcome new members—it’s a moment to reflect on the year’s achievements, share insights, and look forward to the exciting possibilities of 2025. We can’t wait to come together as a community to acknowledge all that you’ve accomplished.
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New Gen & NEXUS EOY Celebration – Sydney
Sydney,NSW
6:00 pm AEDT
The New Gen Network and NEXUS Australia Committee are thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated end-of-year member celebration! Join us for an unforgettable summer soirée featuring delightful drinks and gourmet nibbles as we toast to the successes of 2024.
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