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Love, leadership and philanthropy: reflecting on the marriage equality campaign

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 7 Aug 2026

Ahead of a special dinner at Conference 2026 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the marriage equality campaign, Philanthropy Australia, Equality Australia and Rainbow Giving Australia reflect on one of the largest collective achievements of philanthropy in this country.

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Philanthropy Australia’s advocacy work gains momentum in 2026

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

The first half of 2026 has been a busy period for Philanthropy Australia’s policy advocacy work, as we collaborate with members, partners and government to advance our Strategy 2033 purpose: strengthening giving towards a more generous, just and sustainable future.

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Invest early, change everything: Why adolescent girls are philanthropy’s greatest untapped investment 

By Conor Costello, Associate Director, Policy & Advocacy at Plan International Australia Fri, 7 Aug 2026

Every philanthropist wants to invest where the return is greatest. The evidence suggests there are few opportunities with greater long-term impact than investing in adolescent girls, as Conor Costello from Plan International Australia writes.

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Dr Sonja Hood AM: Belonging is more than a visa category or postcode

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Belonging is more than a visa category, and it's more than a postcode. But who gets to belong, and who becomes a headline? In Giving News, Dr Sonja Hood joins us to discuss social cohesion in the face of a changing Australia. She explores what creates connection across diverse communities, why belonging matters, and the insights she'll bring to Conference 2026.

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From Nairobi: Darrell Wade on progress, philanthropy and local leadership 

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Calling in from Nairobi, Philanthropy Australia Board Chair Darrell Wade shares why the future of Africa is "remarkably bright", the locally led innovations transforming communities, and why philanthropy can go further than many people realise.

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New Board members bring fresh perspectives to Philanthropy Australia 

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Two of Philanthropy Australia's newest Board members, Caroline Gurney and Ingrid Albert, share the experiences and values shaping their vision for the future of Australian philanthropy.

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New research reveals growing strain on Australia’s social economy 

Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 24 Jul 2026

New research reveals a social economy under growing strain, as organisations navigate workforce shortages, funding pressures and increasing expectations while continuing to support communities across Australia.

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