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

Learn about our impact

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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Find the most effective way for you to give – as an individual, family, organisation or business – so you can focus on making an impact.

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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

Dylan Smith leaves Philanthropy Australia to take up new role at Community Foundations Australia

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 15 November 2024

Philanthropy Australia is sad to lose a valued member of its team, Dylan Smith, who has overseen significant growth of the peak body’s membership in Western Australia. He is set to take up an exciting newly created role as Senior Director, Foundation and Field Development at Community Foundations Australia.

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Queensland businessman Scott Hutchinson awarded UQ Alumni Excellence Award for philanthropy

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 15 November 2024

The business leader won the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the construction industry and as a philanthropist and sustainability advocate.

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PLACE: Philanthropy and government partner to empower communities

Fri, 8 November 2024

Philanthropy is partnering with the federal government to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage. Five of Australia’s leading philanthropic bodies have matched the government’s investment of $19.3m over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), it was announced last week.

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The decline of trust, the rise of Trump – and an opportunity for philanthropy

Harriet McCallum, Executive Officer of Mannifera Fri, 8 November 2024

Earlier this week the people of the US elected Donald Trump to be their president for a second time. Here, Mannifera Executive Officer Harriet McCallum reflects on what the outcome means for Australia and insights from an online event – ‘US election debrief – Democracy on the ballot’ – that the collective hosted this week with a panel of thoughtful speakers.

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.

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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

Peer Network

Education Funders Network

Sydney,NSW 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm AEDT

For the final meeting of the year, join us for an informal conversation with our Network Co-chairs – John Bush and Megan Enders and the Network Facilitator Renata Zanetti.

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Peer Network

Communications Peer Network

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm AEDT

The upcoming Communications Peer Network meeting will be a panel discussion about careers in communications in the for-purpose sector. Topics covered will include career planning, taking the next step, where a comms career can lead to and how to get there. We’ll also hear about the state of the employment market.

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Study Tour

UK Study Tour 2024

London and UK

The Study Tour is a unique opportunity for Philanthropy Australia’s funder members to connect and learn from global leaders.

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