WINGS Asia-Pacific Working Group set to strengthen philanthropic ecosystem
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a significant step toward strengthening philanthropy across the Asia-Pacific region, WINGS – the only global network of philanthropy support and development organisations – has launched its Asia Pacific Working Group, a regional forum designed to elevate local philanthropic voices and connect them to global conversations.
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Historic Treaty For Victoria promises ‘tomorrow can be better than yesterday’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a landmark session in the Victorian State Parliament last night, the only treaty with First Peoples in Australia was passed into law by the Upper House after a decade-long movement and years of negotiations between the Assembly and government. The Treaty will centre First Peoples in the decision-making process of any legislation involving Aboriginal people.
Diabetes Victoria offers Capital Impact Loan for translational research
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
Billed as a 'game-changer' when launched by Perpetual Limited in 2023, the financing tool enables PAFs and PUAFs the opportunity to lend a portion of capital to a fund or charity through a 10-year, zero-interest loan. The Diabetes Innovation and Impact Foundation (DIIF), an initiative of Diabetes Victoria, is close to making one of the first of its kind available to funders across the country. This will support the national research foundation’s mission as the number of people affected by diabetes continues to rise.
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation unveils new name: Greater Melbourne Foundation
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
After more than 100 years of operation in Melbourne, the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation this week entered a new chapter. It revealed its new operating name: the Greater Melbourne Foundation. The change reflects the Foundation’s recently launched strategic focus on social justice and equity, and its renewed commitment to tackling some of Greater Melbourne’s most pressing challenges.
Top 5 AI ‘must-knows’ for philanthropy and not-for-profits leaders
By Kristi Mansfield, Founder & CEO, Seer Data
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
In the second part of this series, Kristi Mansfield, Founder & CEO, Seer Data, outlines what you need to know to avoid the hype and implement AI safely.
PA staff updates: welcome back Mary Chackola, farewell Sophie Marcard
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Impact Stage at SXSW Sydney mixes bold voices on innovation and purpose
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
In its third year, SXSW Sydney, the local incarnation of the globally renowned festival and conference focused on music, film and tech innovation, brought ‘purpose’ into the fold. At this week’s festival, a new Impact Stage, presented by giving platform Charitabl. spotlighted bold voices and changemakers who explored what 'generosity in a connected, purpose-led world' means today.
