News and stories

News and stories

Philanthropy Weekly story

This month in philanthropy: August 2024

Philanthropy Australia

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

The August edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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Operation Flinders: ‘It’s a bit of a headspin for the kids’

Nick Place

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Philanthropy Weekly story

‘Engagement and energy’ in impact investing is growing

Michelle Di Fabio, Program Director, Foundations Group for Impact Investing

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Under the Shared Capital theme at the Philanthropy Australia conference, common themes emerged in relation to impact investment. Michelle Di Fabio, Philanthropy Australia’s Program Director, Foundations Group for Impact Investing, reflects on the key issues and discussions, the resounding increase in interest - and what’s needed for continued growth.

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Support for local NFPs during and after droughts is critical to sustainability and recovery

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

A report commissioned by FRRR into its long-running Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) drought support program has found that funding locally based NFPs and community groups and activities that strengthen social capital during drought sustains communities and supports recovery. The TTTT program ran from 2014 to 2022 and was collaboratively funded by government and philanthropy, awarding $18.6 million via 681 grants.

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Video: Inspiring Story – Healthy Dreaming

Philanthropy Australia

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Healthy Dreaming is a program offering care coordination, navigation of services to empower First Nations peoples to connect with services in the Port Augusta region.