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Claire O’Rourke, AEGN CEO, on climate action: ‘We must fundamentally reorientate ourselves to meet this moment in history’
As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 February 2025
Where next on climate funding for philanthropy as we reach the mid-way point in the critical decade for action to prevent catastrophic environmental change? Claire O’Rourke stepped into the role of CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) last year. Here, she talks about her vision for the organisation, the energising response of the sector and our role as pivotal ancestors-to-be at this vital juncture.
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Adam Ognall on his ‘fantastic vantage point’ of philanthropy
As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 February 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s Adam Ognall has taken on a different focus in his new role as Executive Director Partnerships and Practice. Here, he talks about his vision for driving forward best practice and supporting strong relationships across the sector. In particular, he explains how the information shared in Philanthropy Australia’s recent Better Philanthropy Telescope report fits into our strategy and outlook for 2025.
Inspiring new video series from AIIW
Fri, 21 February 2025
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to support the release of the videos.
Snow Medical partners with University of Sydney in $50 million investment to transform glaucoma treatment
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 February 2025
There is new hope of life-changing treatments for people living with glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief of sight’, after the Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) announced a $50 million partnership with the University of Sydney to launch the Snow Vision Accelerator this week. It follows a record $100 million gift from the Khuda Family Foundation to the university earlier in February to increase diversity in the STEM sector.
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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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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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Share & Learn: How evaluators can use the Participatory Philanthropy Toolkit
11:30 am – 12:30 pm AEDT
Join guests from Fund for Shared Insight, a US funder collaborative, to learn about participatory philanthropy, what it looks like in practice, and how you can implement it at your foundation.
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2025 NEXUS Australia Summit
Melbourne,VIC
In 2025, we will gather at the NEXUS Australia Summit to amplify brave voices and champion bold ideas. Together, we will connect across sectors, inspire through shared experiences, and activate new pathways to accelerate change and achieve lasting impact.
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