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State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026 – In pictures!

Thu, 14 May 2026

Across 6 cities, 18 events and hundreds of attendees, the State of Philanthropy Insight Series brought together a shared commitment to mobilising generosity across Australia. Explore these moments that reflect the energy, connection and collaboration across the Series.

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Strengthening arts and cultural philanthropy: PA’s submission to the Australian Parliament’s committee inquiry 

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Philanthropy Australia has made a submission to the Australian Parliament’s Inquiry into Arts and Cultural Philanthropy, which is examining opportunities to grow philanthropic support for arts and culture.

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Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week

By Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Next week marks an exciting moment for generosity in Australia, with inaugural Giving Weeks taking place in South Australia and in Greater Sydney. Our Directors of Engagement, Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham, gave Giving News and insider’s guide.

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Conference Field Trips open for registrations

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Registrations are now open for Field Trip Friday and a new program of participant led-Side Events as part of additions to the Conference 2026 program that will help delegates to connect more deeply with each other and place.

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From idea to impact: how philanthropy is powering the next frontier in medical research 

By David Sloan, Head of Philanthropy, Wesley Research Institute Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Early and sustained backing from philanthropists who “invested ahead of certainty” led to the creation of a world first leadership position in the emerging field of Spatial Medicine, writes Wesley Research Institute’s David Sloan.

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Women are leading Australia’s giving revolution. Will the sector catch up to enable their giving at scale? 

By Allison Harding Thu, 16 Apr 2026

In the third on our series examining many facets of intergenerational wealth in Australia, She Gives’ Melissa Smith tells Giving News why women are poised to reshape giving in the decades ahead, and it’s not only because the number of female millionaires is growing faster than men.

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Conference EOIs: insights into what the sector wants to learn, share and lead

By Sarah Hardy, Philanthropy Australia Deputy CEO and Executive Director Practice & Partnerships Thu, 16 Apr 2026

What do the 2026 Conference EOIs tell us about our sector? Philanthropy Australia’s Sarah Hardy reflects on the themes that have emerged from the 200+ submissions to host a masterclass or breakout session at September’s conference in Brisbane.

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