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.
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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”.
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.
How giving can enable long-term renewal in disaster-affected communities
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
This summer, communities across Victoria and New South Wales have withstood the worst of catastrophic bushfires and, tragically, five people lost their lives. Flooding in western Queensland has also caused devastating losses in remote communities. Natalie Egleton, CEO of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), shares with Giving News how philanthropy can enable long-term renewal in disaster-affected communities, not just short-term recovery.
Starting the year with purpose, connection and generosity: A note from CEO Maree Sidey
Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
As we share the first edition of Giving News for 2026, it feels a little late to say Happy New Year. Yet the sense of renewal that comes with a new year remains important. Many communities have experienced a difficult beginning to the year. Recent weeks have brought moments of grief and disruption, including violent incidents affecting Jewish and Aboriginal communities, and early bushfires and sudden flooding across the country.
Generosity celebrated in Australia Day 2026 Honours list
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
More than 900 individuals have been acknowledged for their generosity in this year’s Australia Day Honours. While none give in search of recognition, their abundant altruism gives hope to many communities and causes. Philanthropy Australia is proud to recognise and champion their giving, which supports diverse and worthy causes across our nation.
In the wake of Bondi: Choosing humanity over hate
Amanda Miller OAM, Co-Chair, Philanthropy Australia
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
On Sunday night, when news broke of the attack at Bondi, I felt anguish, heartbreak and betrayal. To see such an act of antisemitic violence against the Jewish community unfold in Australia was unfathomable. It shook something in all of us. My most heartfelt condolences are with the victims, their families, and everyone whose sense of safety has been upended, as mine very much has.
