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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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”.
Join PA at global conferences in 2026
Thu, 19 Feb 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.
Introductions and opportunities in PA’s Membership & Engagement team
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Philanthropy Australia is strengthening its national engagement capability in 2026 with new appointments across the Membership & Engagement team.
Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
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.
Blended finance model unlocks profitable climate investments
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Transition Accelerator is an Australian organisation developing new funding approaches that partner philanthropy and private capital to back climate solutions. Giving News spoke with Izzy Jensen, Managing Partner, about its use of “blended finance” models to address some of Australia's most significant environmental challenges.
Vale Professor Emma Johnston AO
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
The philanthropy and environmental sectors are mourning the loss of Professor Emma Johnston AO, whose leadership, intellect and generosity shaped some of Australia’s most significant conservation and sector strengthening initiatives, according to tributes paid by sector leaders this week.
