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Watch: Inspiring video stories of South Australia

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 23 Aug 2024

The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024, hosted in Adelaide, SA on Kaurna Country, showcased six inspiring stories of purpose from South Australia.

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Video: Inspiring story – Carclew

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Carclew is South Australia’s largest multi-art form and cultural organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under. It provides young people with opportunities to try different art forms, supports emerging artists to develop their craft and advocates for youth art practice. Watch their story in this video.

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A deep dive into ‘better’ philanthropy with Genevieve Timmons’ new Savvy Giving

Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Genevieve first published Savvy Giving in 2013 and it became a widely read ‘how to’ guide for effective grantmaking and philanthropy. She’s now written a new edition that provides a roadmap for contemporary giving in Australia, reflecting the evolution of practice in the sector over recent years. Here, she reflects on what’s changed and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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‘This will improve the lives of kids with cancer globally’ – medical research gets $155.5m boost in one week

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Two incredible medical research gifts were announced this week, giving a combined boost of more than $150m to the field, particularly in cancer treatments for children. The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation in Western Australia has pledged $135.5m to the Telethon Kids Institute Cancer Centre and Perth Children’s Hospital. A $20 million bequest in NSW by the philanthropist Kay Van Norton Poche will give Australians the same access to clinical trials as patients in the US.

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Opinion: In a time of multiple crises and societal fragmentation, what roles can philanthropy play?

Professor Pat McGorry AO and Stephen May, Orygen Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Just a few weeks after the release of a Productivity Commission report making recommendations for how to boost philanthropic giving, more than 1,000 people gathered on Kaurna Country in Adelaide earlier this month for the Philanthropy Australia conference.

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Why we can’t wait 300 years for gender equality

Australians Investing in Women Fri, 16 Aug 2024

One theme emerged with crystal clarity at the Breakfast of Champions for Gender Equality event at Conference: the urgent need for collective action to accelerate progress towards gender equality. The event was co-hosted by Australians Investing in Women, Perpetual, Philanthropy Australia, the ResourceFULL Collective (International Women's Development Agency, Pacific Feminist Fund and Urgent Action Fund – Asia & Pacific) and Red Rocketship Foundation.

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A reflection on the conference

Kirk McNeill, National Manager - Investor Relations, Australian Ethical Fri, 16 Aug 2024

A reflection about the conference by Kirk McNeill, National Manager – Investor Relationships at Australian Ethical. The article includes Kirk’s highlights and takeaways.

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