AMP Foundation fund gives great ideas a chance
Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Breaking down barriers is at the heart of the two special Tomorrow Makers $1 million grants marking the foundation’s 30th anniversary. The gifts – to not-for-profits Global Sisters and First Australians Capital – are all about supporting ideas that can change not just individual lives but society too.
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How do we prevent burnout in our philanthropic leaders?
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
The opportunity to create profound social change in the world does not come without significant professional and personal challenges for our philanthropic leaders. For too long, say the panellists in our webinar, the sector has accepted that this often results in burnout for many at the vanguard.
Why we need to shift power in this critical time for our natural world
Amanda Martin OAM
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Right now, our environment and climate face challenges of such scale and magnitude that at times it can feel overwhelming. But this moment we find ourselves in also holds enormous hope and possibility for shifting Australia’s trajectory towards a future where people and nature thrive. And philanthropists have a vital role to play.
Innovative Bob Brown documentary is a call of defiance for our ancient trees
Laurence Billiet and Rachael Antony, Documentary-makers
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Australia is one of the few places in the world that has Gondwana-era forest and is home to some of the planet’s tallest trees. We are one of the only countries that still has “primary” forests – in Europe, for instance, only fragments remain.
Panel including Minister Linda Burney addresses the Philanthropy Australia membership about the Voice referendum
Thu, 6 Apr 2023
The Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, provided an update to Philanthropy Australia members regarding the referendum on constitutional recognition through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Reflections on the Impact Investment Summit
Bella Conyngham, Associate Engagement Manager (NSW and ACT) Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 6 Apr 2023
The Global Impact Investing Network defines impact investments as those made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
How big data and philanthropy are taking on child exploitation
Thu, 6 Apr 2023
The International Centre For Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Australia has announced that the first recipient of its Child Protection Fund (CPF) is a leading UK firm specialising in data-led disruption of financial transactions associated with this heinous and rapidly growing crime
