Video: Inspiring Story – The Forktree Project
Philanthropy Australia
Mon, 26 Aug 2024
The Forktree Project’s goal is to return a degraded 133-acre former pastoral property in South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula back to nature.
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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Skywalk Cafe: ‘It’s such a beautiful story’
Nick Place
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
At the Skywalk Cafe overlooking the stunning Murchison Gorge in Western Australia, tourists get a serve of traditional knowledge with their coffee from its Nhanda owner, Tony Wilton. Tony was able to take on the business on the land of his ancestors with the support of Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia (ATWA), which is backed by philanthropic funders. Providing start-ups with infrastructure, training and other support is helping Indigenous businesses in remote areas of the state to thrive.
