Philanthropy Australia CEO launches Strategy 2033
Maree Sidey, CEO
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations that have stayed with me - at roundtables, focus groups, events, over cups of coffee and late-night virtual calls. I’ve heard the hopes, frustrations and aspirations of a sector that cares deeply about the future of giving in Australia.
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Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined.
PA Conference Early Bird registration open to members
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Early bird registrations have opened for Australia’s biggest philanthropic event, the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026. Join more than 1000 changemakers in Brisbane this September for the most ambitious and forward-looking philanthropy conference yet, exploring the theme “Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future”.
Starting the year with purpose, connection and generosity: A note from CEO Maree Sidey
Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
As we share the first edition of Giving News for 2026, it feels a little late to say Happy New Year. Yet the sense of renewal that comes with a new year remains important. Many communities have experienced a difficult beginning to the year. Recent weeks have brought moments of grief and disruption, including violent incidents affecting Jewish and Aboriginal communities, and early bushfires and sudden flooding across the country.
Get ready for Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Australia’s biggest philanthropy conference returns in 2026, and it will be bolder than ever! We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference: Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future.
She Gives publishes landmark report for women’s giving in Australia
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Australia’s largest ever mixed-methods study of women’s giving has confirmed what many across the sector have long understood. Women lead the way in generosity and their contributions are powerful, values driven and far from fully realised.
Scaling investment for positive impact: Inside the 2026 Impact Investment Summit
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
This month’s gathering will focus on the role capital can play in shaping fairer futures at this time when global systems are under increasing strain.
