Philanthropy invited to step into powerful shared work with First Nations communities
Right across the country, a powerful series of conversations and gatherings is reshaping the way philanthropy listens to and works with First Nations communities.
PA expands to TAS: introductions and opportunities in membership team
We are delighted to announce that Philanthropy Australia is extending its national footprint and will open an office in Tasmania. Lola Cowle has been appointed our first Director of Engagement (TAS) and starts next week.
Conference 2026: General Early Bird and scholarships open
Early Bird registrations for the Philanthropy Australia Conference are now open to non-members, and the scholarship program has gone live.
Introductions and opportunities in PA’s Membership & Engagement team
Philanthropy Australia is strengthening its national engagement capability in 2026 with new appointments across the Membership & Engagement team.
Join PA at global conferences in 2026
Australia’s philanthropic sector will have a strong voice of the global stage in 2026, with Philanthropy Australia set to attend major forums in the Europe, North America, Canada, the Pacific and Asia. We will represent members, engage in global dialogue, exchange insights and bring leading practice back to strengthen Australia’s philanthropic environment.
World Charity Insight Survey opens for Australian charities
Australian charitable organisations are being encouraged to contribute to one of the world’s largest studies on non-profit activity, with the World Charity Insight Survey now officially open for responses.
Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia
In early February, members of Melbourne’s community foundations and philanthropic organisations came together at the Collingwood Yards for to celebrate the work and dedication of Ben Rodgers, who ended his term as Chair of the Community Foundations Australia Board.






